Firstory
8.8#1 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $7 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitFirstory vs PodServe.fm
PodServe.fm
7.1#27 in podcast hosting platformsWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Firstory | PodServe.fm |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Firstory combines Apple and other RSS data with official Spotify data in its listening analytics. | Analytics cover listens over time, geography, devices, listening apps, operating systems, and episode performance. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Monetization tools | Dynamic ads, memberships, subscriptions, and donations are supported with transparent payouts. | Yes |
| Paid from | 7 | 19 |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Firstory is a podcast hosting platform for creators. | PodServe is a podcast hosting service that distributes uploaded episodes to major podcast apps. |
| Promotion | Firstory provides FLink universal links, an automatically generated show website, and an embeddable player. | Eligible podcasts with an active account and at least one live episode can rotate through four PodParadise homepage feature positions, with separate promotion analytics. |
| Publishing | Creators can upload once and publish to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, KKBOX, and more than 10 platforms. | Users can create shows, upload episodes, add show notes, schedule releases, and publish from a dashboard. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. | PodServe offers hands-on personal support, including help with distribution, RSS feeds, publishing, and migration. |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
PodServe.fm plans
- PodServe Monthly$19 a month
- PodServe Yearly$190
- Private Podcast 1 Feed—
- Private Podcast 5 Feeds—
- Monthly$19 a month
- Yearly$190 a year
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 PodServe.fm if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.