Firstory
8.8#1 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $7 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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Omny Studio
6.4#54 in podcast hosting platformsWebAPI
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| Fact | Firstory | Omny Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Firstory combines Apple and other RSS data with official Spotify data in its listening analytics. | The platform offers download and follower analytics and a live dashboard for audience consumption. |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Integrations | The comparison page lists Apple Podcast subscriptions, Discord, Zapier auto-email, and corporate bank payout. | The Headliner integration can create social videos and publish videos to destinations such as YouTube; Omny Studio also integrates with Sounder Audio Insights. |
| Monetization | The platform supports dynamic ads, one-time donations, recurring subscriptions, and cross-platform membership payments. | It supports real-time audio ad insertion and live host-read ads, and TAP can insert audio ads into video episodes. |
| Monetization tools | Dynamic ads, memberships, subscriptions, and donations are supported with transparent payouts. | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Firstory is a podcast hosting platform for creators. | Omny Studio is an enterprise platform for managing and publishing audio and video podcasts. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. | Omny Studio's terms state that support is available by chat from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. AEST/AEDT Monday to Friday, excluding Australian public holidays. |
| Video podcast support | Yes | Yes |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Omny Studio 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 Omny Studio if…
It suits broadcasters, podcasters, and content managers seeking enterprise podcast management, publishing, analytics, and monetization tools. Teams considering Sounder should account for its per-minute charges.