Firstory
8.8#1 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $7 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitFirstory vs Supporting Cast
Supporting Cast
8.0#10 in podcast hosting platformsFrom $99 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Firstory | Supporting Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | selected directories |
| Integrations | The comparison page lists Apple Podcast subscriptions, Discord, Zapier auto-email, and corporate bank payout. | Official pages show integrations or connections with Stripe, Mailchimp, Spotify, WordPress, Zapier and WooCommerce. |
| Monetization tools | Dynamic ads, memberships, subscriptions, and donations are supported with transparent payouts. | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| Publishing | Creators can upload once and publish to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, KKBOX, and more than 10 platforms. | Creators can deliver exclusive video through Spotify, a Supporting Cast subscription site, an embedded website player, or private RSS, and can publish free or paid newsletters and blogs. |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Supporting Cast plans
- Internal Podcast Starter$99 a month
- Starter Plan$99 a month
- Enterprise PlanPriced on request
- Internal Podcast EnterprisePriced on request
- Podcast subscriptionsPriced 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 Supporting Cast if…
Podcast creators selling memberships, premium audio or video, newsletters, and bundled access can use Supporting Cast. Its internal podcast offering is presented for organizations communicating with hybrid, remote, and deskless employees.