Firstory
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VisitFirstory vs Team-Cast
What both publish
| Fact | Firstory | Team-Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Firstory combines Apple and other RSS data with official Spotify data in its listening analytics. | Episode reports include total plays, plays from podcast players, plays from the web, and completion rate. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | manual submission |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 7 | 11 |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. | The site lists [email protected] for product questions and support. |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Team-Cast plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$31 a month
- Free PlanFree
- Starter$11 a month
- Professional$31 a month
- 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 Team-Cast if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.