Head-to-head · Podcast Hosting Platforms
Firstory vs Spreaker
Firstory leads on 1 check, Spreaker on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFirstory · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceFirstory · $7/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Firstory
- Most featuresFirstory · 4 of 4
Firstory scores higher on our rubric for podcast hosting platforms: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #9.
Firstory is cheaper to start at $7/mo against $20/mo.
Firstory is the better fit for budget-conscious creators wanting premium features. Spreaker is the better fit for broadcasters focused on ads and listener memberships.
- Firstory fits best
Budget-conscious creators wanting premium features
- Spreaker fits best
Broadcasters focused on ads and listener memberships
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Side by side
| Feature | Firstory 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Spreaker 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #5 in Podcast Hosting Platforms | #9 in Podcast Hosting Platforms |
| Best for | Budget-conscious creators wanting premium features | Broadcasters focused on ads and listener memberships |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7/mo (best) | $20/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Firstory 4/4 · Spreaker 3/4 | ||
| RSS feed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monetization tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private podcasts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video podcast support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Directory distribution | Major directories | Major directories |
| Monthly upload hours | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Analytics level | Advanced | Advanced |
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| Our verdict | Firstory is a podcast hosting platform for creators and media businesses that need episode publishing, RSS distribution, analytics, and audience-facing tools. It generates an RSS feed for each podcast, supports automatic or manual… Read the review → |
Spreaker is a podcast hosting platform for independent creators, publishers, and podcast networks. It supports episode hosting and publishing, automatic RSS feed generation, distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Firstory — where it wins
- Advanced analytics include audience demographics, geography, and listening times.
- AI creates transcripts, summaries, highlights, and newsletter drafts.
- Supports video, private RSS feeds, subscriptions, donations, and advertising.
Where it doesn't
- Video support is in early access and centers on Apple Podcasts synchronization.
- Built-in monetization is available only in selected regions.
- Spotify video requires a separate Spotify for Creators workflow.
Spreaker — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited episodes and automatic directory distribution
- IAB-certified analytics support audience and advertising decisions
- Paid tiers add subscriptions, private podcasts, and ad management
Where it doesn't
- Only one podcast is included on the Free Speech plan
- Paid plans start at $20 per month when billed monthly
- Advanced collaboration and campaign tools require higher tiers
- Firstory9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A low-cost podcast host combining advanced analytics, AI tools, video, and monetization.
Visit FirstoryFull verdict → - Spreaker8.6/10 · Free plan
A broad podcast platform for creators who need distribution, ads, and memberships.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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