Both born in Taiwan — but Firstory gives you the fuller toolkit: AI production, membership trials, cross-platform comments, and your own show website. See exactly where we differ.
| Firstory | SoundOn | |
|---|---|---|
| Production | ||
| Apple Podcasts Video Episodes | Yes (first-wave support in APAC) | |
| AI Transcripts & Show Notes | Yes (transcripts, show notes, SEO keywords) | |
| Unlimited Episodes on Free Plan | ||
| Growth | ||
| Advanced Analytics - Overall PR | ||
| Listener Drop-off Analytics | ||
| Cross-platform Comments | ||
| Voicemail | ||
| Show Promotion Plan | ||
| Show Personal Website | ||
| Monetization | ||
| Membership Trial Period | Yes, with a customizable trial length | |
| Guaranteed Dynamic Ad Revenue Share | Yes (from NT$35–55 per 1,000 downloads) | |
| Newsletter Feature | Yes (Pro plan and above) | |
| Corporate Bank Withdrawal | Pro plan and above | Yes (corporate entity payout process) |
| Zapier Integration | ||
| Discord Integration | ||
Figures are based on each platform's official announcements as of July 2026. Plans and rates are subject to change — check each platform's current site for the latest.
Most podcast platforms support RSS redirects, so your subscribers keep getting new episodes automatically after you move — no need to resubscribe. See the step-by-step guide, “How to Move Your Show & Set Up RSS Redirects”: /en/features/support/redirect.
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