Firstory
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VisitFirstory vs HarborFM
What both publish
| Fact | Firstory | HarborFM |
|---|---|---|
| Directory distribution | major directories | selected directories |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The comparison page lists Apple Podcast subscriptions, Discord, Zapier auto-email, and corporate bank payout. | Podcast delivery supports S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, IPFS, and SMB. |
| Monetization tools | Dynamic ads, memberships, subscriptions, and donations are supported with transparent payouts. | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| Publishing | Creators can upload once and publish to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, KKBOX, and more than 10 platforms. | Each show can have an RSS feed with iTunes and Podcast 2.0 tags, and episodes can be scheduled for future publication. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. | The site links to documentation, a live demo, and YouTube tutorials; it also describes a built-in contact form that can store messages and optionally email admins. |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
HarborFM plans
No prices published.
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.
Pick HarborFM if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.