Castopod
7.1#26 in podcast hosting platformsFrom €9.96 a monthWebSelf-hosted
VisitCastopod vs Firstory
What both publish
| Fact | Castopod | Firstory |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Built-in analytics use IABv2 audience measurement, run on premises without a third party, and are described as GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD compliant. | Firstory combines Apple and other RSS data with official Spotify data in its listening analytics. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Monetization options include funding links, listen-to-click ads, value4value or WebMonetization, and premium podcasts. | The platform supports dynamic ads, one-time donations, recurring subscriptions, and cross-platform membership payments. |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Dynamic ads, memberships, subscriptions, and donations are supported with transparent payouts. |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The documentation directs users to Discord for help and the issue tracker for feature requests and bug reports. | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. |
| Video podcast support | Yes | Yes |
Castopod plans
- Starter€9.96 a month
- Podcaster€24 a month
- Network€96 a month
- Starter€119.52 a year
- Podcaster€288 a year
- Network€1,152 a year
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Pick Castopod if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.