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Head-to-head · Private Podcast Platforms

Campfire vs Hiro.fm

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Campfire #3 in Private Podcast Platforms 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Auddy
Hiro.fm #7 in Private Podcast Platforms 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Hiro.fm

Campfire leads on 0 checks, Hiro.fm on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCampfire · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresHiro.fm · 3 of 3

Campfire scores higher on our rubric for private podcast platforms: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

On access model, Hiro.fm gives you Both where Campfire offers Invite-only.

Campfire is the better fit for organizations needing secure internal audio. Hiro.fm is the better fit for course and membership businesses.

  • Campfire fits best

    Organizations needing secure internal audio

  • Hiro.fm fits best

    Course and membership businesses

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Side by side

Feature Campfire 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Hiro.fm 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.6
Ranking #3 in Private Podcast Platforms #7 in Private Podcast Platforms
Best for Organizations needing secure internal audio Course and membership businesses
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $570/yr
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 5 integrations 10,000+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Campfire 1/3 · Hiro.fm 3/3
Native mobile apps ✓ ✓
Built-in payments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Custom domain Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Access model Invite-only Both
Member limit Not checked yet 1000 members
Episode limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Encrypted delivery with access controls and named-user provisioning
  • Segmentation, targeted distribution, completion rates, and replay analytics
  • Offline mobile listening, audit trails, and branded experiences
  • Private access, expiring access, and scheduled episode releases
  • Paid offers, sales pages, and email, SMS, and WhatsApp automations
  • Listener app, playback analytics, and public API access
Cons
  • Custom pricing requires a sales conversation and includes usage fees
  • Invite-only access is not suited to open public podcast audiences
  • Targeted distribution may require careful audience and access planning
  • Starts at $57 per month with no free plan
  • Solo limits accounts, podcasts, contacts, downloads, and automations
  • Advanced plans are needed for unlimited usage and team accounts
Our verdict

Campfire is Auddy’s private audio distribution platform for organisations, brands, investors, employees, sales teams, and member communities. It is designed for internal communications, investor relations, sales enablement, branded…

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Hiro.fm brings private podcast hosting, audio courses, and audiobooks into one platform for creators, coaches, educators, and businesses. It supports uploaded or imported audio, restricted access, expiring access, browser playback,…

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  1. CampfirePrivate Podcast Platforms 9.0Pricing on request
  2. Hiro.fmPrivate Podcast Platforms 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Campfire — where it wins

    • Encrypted delivery with access controls and named-user provisioning
    • Segmentation, targeted distribution, completion rates, and replay analytics
    • Offline mobile listening, audit trails, and branded experiences

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom pricing requires a sales conversation and includes usage fees
    • Invite-only access is not suited to open public podcast audiences
    • Targeted distribution may require careful audience and access planning

  • Hiro.fm — where it wins

    • Private access, expiring access, and scheduled episode releases
    • Paid offers, sales pages, and email, SMS, and WhatsApp automations
    • Listener app, playback analytics, and public API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $57 per month with no free plan
    • Solo limits accounts, podcasts, contacts, downloads, and automations
    • Advanced plans are needed for unlimited usage and team accounts

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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