Fireside
6.4#56 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $5 a monthWeb
VisitFireside vs Firstory
What both publish
| Fact | Fireside | Firstory |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Dynamic ads, memberships, subscriptions, and donations are supported with transparent payouts. |
| Paid from | 9 | 7 |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
Fireside plans
- Starter$9 a month
- Standard$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Hiatus$5 a month
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Pick Fireside 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.