Disctopia
8.5#5 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $6.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitDisctopia vs Firstory
What both publish
| Fact | Disctopia | Firstory |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Creator analytics include demographics, geographic heatmaps, retention curves and top-performing tracks, episodes or films. | Firstory combines Apple and other RSS data with official Spotify data in its listening analytics. |
| Apple integration | Disctopia offers an Apple Podcasts Connect integration for delivering shows, premium episodes, and eligible video episodes from a Disctopia account. | Creators can upload and manage Apple Podcasts subscriber-exclusive content from Firstory Studio using an Apple Podcast Connect API key. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | The pricing page says Creative includes a 30-day free trial, with no charge until day 31 and a reminder email three days before. | Lite, Pro, and Enterprise include a 14-day free trial. |
| Integrations | The published integrations list includes Apple Podcasts, YouTube Live, dynamic ad insertion, analytics tracking, transcription and podcast migration tools. | The comparison page lists Apple Podcast subscriptions, Discord, Zapier auto-email, and corporate bank payout. |
| Paid from | 6.99 | 7 |
| Product | Disctopia provides a creator platform for music, podcasts, films, podcast videos, music videos, and audiobooks. | Firstory is a podcast hosting platform for creators. |
Disctopia plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$6.99 a month
- Creative$9.99 a month
- Creative+$19.99 a month
- Agency$99.99 a month
- Disctopia for Life$399, paid once
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Pick Disctopia if…
It suits indie musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and authors who want publishing, audience analytics, or merch tools. Listeners can use its free plan or choose paid access to exclusive media.
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.