Beamly
6.8#39 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $18 a monthWeb
VisitBeamly vs Firstory
What both publish
| Fact | Beamly | Firstory |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Its dashboard reports podcast downloads, unique listeners, listening apps, and website traffic; Beamly says its analytics closely follow IAB guidelines and filter bots and data-center traffic. | Firstory combines Apple and other RSS data with official Spotify data in its listening analytics. |
| Analytics level | basic | advanced |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Named integrations include Stripe, YouTube, Zapier, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Kit, and Podchaser. | The comparison page lists Apple Podcast subscriptions, Discord, Zapier auto-email, and corporate bank payout. |
| Paid from | 18 | 7 |
| Product | Beamly hosts or syncs podcasts, distributes episodes, and provides a branded website and tools for monetizing content. | Firstory is a podcast hosting platform for creators. |
| Publishing | Creators can publish videos, blog posts, digital products, and online courses alongside a podcast. | Creators can upload once and publish to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, KKBOX, and more than 10 platforms. |
| Support | Starter and Creator include email support, while Business includes priority support. | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. |
Beamly plans
- Starter$18 a month
- Creator$30 a month
- Business$64 a month
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Pick Beamly if…
Beamly is aimed at podcasters, membership or premium shows, and podcast networks seeking hosting, a website, and monetization tools together. Its publishing options may also suit creators who want to offer courses, videos, or digital products alongside a show.
Pick Firstory if…
Firstory suits podcast creators who want publishing, distribution, analytics, and monetization tools in one platform. The free plan may suit a single-show creator, while Pro analytics metrics require a higher plan.