Firstory
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VisitFirstory vs RSS.com
What both publish
| Fact | Firstory | RSS.com |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | RSS.com distributes podcasts to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and major apps. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization tools | Dynamic ads, memberships, subscriptions, and donations are supported with transparent payouts. | Yes |
| Paid from | 7 | 15 |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Video podcast support | Yes | Yes |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
RSS.com plans
- FreeFree
- Plus$19.99 a month
- Pro$34.99 a month
- Max$49.99 a month
- Custom and enterprisePriced on request
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 RSS.com if…
RSS.com suits podcasters looking for hosting, directory distribution, analytics, or monetization tools. Its plan choices also cover team use, private podcasts, and video podcasting, with different podcast and team limits.