Firstory
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| Fact | Firstory | Podcasts.com |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Firstory combines Apple and other RSS data with official Spotify data in its listening analytics. | Podcasters can add their own Google Analytics tracking code and view episode download statistics. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | selected directories |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization tools | Dynamic ads, memberships, subscriptions, and donations are supported with transparent payouts. | Yes |
| Privacy and security | Firstory says it may process personal data in Taiwan or other locations where its owned or outsourced data-processing centers are located, and it does not guarantee 100% security. | Its privacy policy says personal information is protected with reasonable security safeguards against loss, theft and unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification. |
| RSS feed | Yes | It generates an RSS feed that podcasters can submit to Apple iTunes Store, Google Play Store and other distribution services and apps. |
| Support | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. | The site says podcast claim requests are reviewed and typically take one to two business days. |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Podcasts.com plans
- FreeFree
- Professional—
- Business—
- Free hostingFree
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 Podcasts.com if…
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