Firstory
8.8#1 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $7 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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Stationista
8.1#9 in podcast hosting platformsFrom €12 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Firstory | Stationista |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Firstory combines Apple and other RSS data with official Spotify data in its listening analytics. | Analytics include episode plays, unique listeners, top episodes and top podcast applications using IAB 2.1-compliant metrics. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The comparison page lists Apple Podcast subscriptions, Discord, Zapier auto-email, and corporate bank payout. | The feature list names Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcasts, PodcastAddict, Deezer, YouTube, Headliner and Amazon Alexa integrations. |
| Product | Firstory is a podcast hosting platform for creators. | Stationista hosts podcasts for solo podcasters and teams, with publishing advertised in under five minutes. |
| Support | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. | Support is by email on the first three plans and by email or phone on Business; the company says support staff are podcast producers. |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Stationista plans
- Podcasting€12 a month
- Podcasting+€24 a month
- Professional€49 a month
- Business€160 a month
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 Stationista if…
Stationista suits solo podcasters and teams that need hosting, distribution and listener analytics. Its plans range from one show with two team members to custom show and team limits on Business.