Firstory
8.8#1 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $7 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitFirstory vs Podfan
What both publish
| Fact | Firstory | Podfan |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | The platform supports dynamic ads, one-time donations, recurring subscriptions, and cross-platform membership payments. | Creators can offer monthly or annual memberships, recurring or one-time donations, and gift memberships. |
| Paid from | 7 | 12 |
| Support | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. | Podfan offers friendly support by email and lets users schedule a call with founder Ivan Homola. |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Podfan plans
- Essential$12 a month
- Premium$19 a month
- FREEFree
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 Podfan if…
Podfan suits podcast creators seeking a website and ways to monetize public or private content. Creators should check whether their listeners’ podcast apps support Podfan private feeds and account for the listed fees.