Firstory
8.8#1 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $7 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitFirstory vs Podcast Machine
Podcast Machine
6.7#45 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $5 a monthFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Firstory | Podcast Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Firstory combines Apple and other RSS data with official Spotify data in its listening analytics. | The publishing workflow tracks downloads, subscribers, and bandwidth. |
| Analytics level | advanced | basic |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 7 | 5 |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. | Support handles questions about podcasts, billing, and feed migration by email at [email protected]. |
| Video podcast support | Yes | Yes |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Podcast Machine plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$5 a month
- Small$9 a month
- Medium$19 a month
- Large$39 a month
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 Podcast Machine if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.