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Acast vs Firstory
Both stand on podcast hosting platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Acast brings publishing, distribution, analytics, and monetization tools together for podcast management. Starter has show and episode limits, and Apple Podcasts video publishing remains limited to selected creators.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Firstory combines podcast hosting and distribution with AI content tools, analytics and monetization options. Review the free-plan limits and Pro-only Spotify metrics when choosing a plan.
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| Acast | Firstory | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essential: $14.99 a month | Firstory Lite: $7 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Acast | Not published |
| Website | acast.com | firstory.me |
| On podcast hosting platforms | #1 of 71 | #3 of 71 |
Acast: what it does well
- Publishes to Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
- Provides advanced listener and revenue analytics.
- Includes scheduling and automated ad placements.
- Offers a customizable podcast site and web player.
- Supports bulk editing and multi-show management.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to one show and five episodes.
- Apple Podcasts video publishing is a limited beta for selected creators.
- Essential costs $14.99 per month billed yearly.
Firstory: what it does well
- Publishes audio and video together in one upload
- Distributes to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, KKBOX and more
- AI Studio generates transcripts and promotional content
- FLink provides one link for listening platforms and social profiles
- Supports donations, subscriptions and cross-platform memberships
What to know first
- Free plan allows one show
- Free plan allows one AI extraction episode monthly
- Daily Spotify charts and listener and follower metrics require Pro or higher
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