Firstory
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VisitFirstory vs VNYL
What both publish
| Fact | Firstory | VNYL |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Firstory combines Apple and other RSS data with official Spotify data in its listening analytics. | Analytics track downloads by episode, country, listening app, and device type, and are described as IAB-compliant. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Product | Firstory is a podcast hosting platform for creators. | VNYL provides podcast hosting with RSS feeds, analytics, and distribution tools for creators. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Firstory says all users receive a reply within two business days and paid users within one business day. | The beta and founder plans list priority support, while regular pricing lists standard support. |
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
VNYL plans
- Founder Pricing$90 a year
- Regular Pricing$130 a year
- Free BetaFree
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 VNYL if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.