Firstory
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VisitFirstory vs Pod Promo
What both publish
| Fact | Firstory | Pod Promo |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Firstory combines Apple and other RSS data with official Spotify data in its listening analytics. | The site says users can see real-time play counts per episode and per show. |
| Analytics level | advanced | basic |
| Directory distribution | major directories | manual submission |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Product | Firstory is a podcast hosting platform for creators. | Pod Promo describes itself as podcast hosting with RSS feeds, play analytics, episode scheduling, and a public page for each show. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. | The FAQ says support is by email and a human usually replies the same day. |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Pod Promo 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 Pod Promo if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.