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What both publish
| Fact | Buzzsprout | Firstory |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Dynamic ads, memberships, subscriptions, and donations are supported with transparent payouts. |
| Paid from | 15 | 7 |
| Private podcasts | No | Yes |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Video podcast support | Yes | Yes |
Buzzsprout plans
- FreeFree
- Audio$18 a month
- Audio + Video$30 a month
- Multi-Podcast Audio - up to 5$39 a month
- Multi-Podcast Audio - up to 10$79 a month
- Multi-Podcast Video - up to 5$60 a month
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Pick Buzzsprout if…
Buzzsprout suits podcasters who need episode hosting and directory distribution, as well as creators seeking video distribution, analytics, transcripts, or monetization options.
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.