Free hosting is just the starting point. Membership subscriptions, ad revenue share, AI production tools — when you're ready to turn your show into a business, this table shows you exactly how much further Firstory can take you.
| Firstory | Spotify for Creators | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Podcasts Video Episodes | Yes (first-wave support in APAC) | |
| AI Transcripts & Show Notes | Yes (transcripts, show notes, SEO keywords) | Automated transcripts only |
| Chinese-language Support (APAC Hours) | ||
| Spotify Official Streaming | Yes (native platform) | |
| Advanced Analytics - Overall PR | Has a listener data dashboard, but no cross-show PR ranking | |
| Cross-platform Comments | ||
| Voicemail | Previously offered (discontinued July 2024) | |
| Apple Podcasts Review Integration | ||
| Episode Universal Link (One-Tap to All Platforms) | ||
| Show Promotion Plan | ||
| Show Personal Website | ||
| 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) | |
| Apple Podcasts Subscription Integration | ||
| Corporate Bank Withdrawal | Pro plan and above | Yes (monetization program excludes Taiwan) |
| Zapier Integration | ||
| Discord Integration |