Firstory
8.8#1 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $7 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitFirstory vs Springcast
Springcast
7.6#16 in podcast hosting platformsFrom €9 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Firstory | Springcast |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Firstory combines Apple and other RSS data with official Spotify data in its listening analytics. | The platform provides retention curves, listener geography, device and app analytics, and time-of-day patterns. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The comparison page lists Apple Podcast subscriptions, Discord, Zapier auto-email, and corporate bank payout. | Built-in integrations include RSS distribution, YouTube sync, social attribution and MCP; direct REST API access is available on Company. |
| Support | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. | Springcast says it provides email support with real humans, and organization customers receive a dedicated account manager on Company and Enterprise. |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Springcast plans
- Essential€9 a month
- Professional€19 a month
- Scale€49 a month
- CompanyPriced 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 Springcast if…
Springcast suits solo creators, teams, enterprises, internal communications, and public-sector organizations that need podcast hosting and analytics. Organizations needing private shows or multiple workspaces can consider the Company plan.