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Fireside vs Supercast
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.
Paid Web
Fireside combines podcast publishing, distribution, analytics and monetization in a web service. Compare the monthly bandwidth, podcast and collaborator allowances, or use Hiatus when episodes need to remain online during a pause.
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Paid APIiPhoneWeb
Choose Supercast if you need paid subscriber plans for private podcasts, including video, with directory distribution and advanced analytics. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan; creators considering Custom should first confirm its price for their requirements.
Visit SupercastThe facts
| Fireside | Supercast | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Fireside | Supercast |
| Website | fireside.fm | supercast.com |
| On podcast hosting platforms | #54 of 71 | #50 of 71 |
Fireside: what it does well
- RSS feed included
- Distribution to major directories
- Advanced podcast analytics
- Monetization tools available
- Private podcasts supported
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starter supports one podcast
- Starter includes two collaborators
- Hiatus is billed per podcast
Supercast: what it does well
- Supports private podcasts and video podcasts.
- Distributes through major directories and provides an RSS feed.
- All-in allows unlimited subscriber plans.
- Subscriber plans can be monthly, annual, or lifetime.
- Advanced analytics are available.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- All-in costs $0.59 a month plus Stripe fees.
- Custom plan pricing is not displayed in the listed details.
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