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Fireside

Podcasting · fireside.fm

$9/moPaid · billed monthly

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Getting a show onto Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other directories from a single RSS feed is the main job of Fireside. The hosting platform also builds a podcast website with an embeddable player, and independent podcasters use it to publish episodes, import an existing show and track downloads.

Facts at a glance

FactValueSource
Launched2016. Homepage states the service has been running since 2016fireside.fm, checked 5 Nov 2026
Free trial14 daysfireside.fm, checked 5 Nov 2026
Starting price$9/mofireside.fm/pricing, checked 5 Nov 2026
PlatformsWebfireside.fm, checked 5 Nov 2026

Pricing & plans

Starts at

$9/mo

USD, billed monthly

Model

Paid

Trial

Yes

14 days

Price tiers

PlanPer monthPer yearUsage, as the vendor states it
Starter$9/mo$99/yrOne podcast, 500 GB monthly bandwidth, 2 collaborators per podcast and a custom domain
Standard$19/mo$209/yrOne podcast included, 1 TB monthly bandwidth, 5 collaborators and shareable metrics; extra podcasts cost 8 per month each
Professional$49/mo$539/yrTwo podcasts included, 5 TB monthly bandwidth, 10 collaborators, team permissions and removable Fireside branding

Prices are the vendor's list prices in USD.

Source: fireside.fm/pricing, checked 5 Nov 2026

Features & platforms

  • Unlimited episodes with audio hosting

  • RSS feed with directory submission tools

  • Podcast website with custom domain

  • Customizable embeddable player

  • Chapters, transcripts and show notes

  • Download analytics by location and app

  • Import an existing podcast from another host

  • Web

Sources: fireside.fm/pricing, fireside.fm, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alternatives

  • Buzzsprout

    Offers a free plan with no credit card required, and its audio plan is listed at $15 a month when billed annually.

    buzzsprout.com

  • Transistor

    Hosts unlimited podcasts on one account, with a 14-day free trial and a Starter plan listed at $19 a month.

    transistor.fm

  • Captivate

    Every plan includes a 30-day free trial, unlimited podcasts and unlimited uploads, with Personal listed at $17 a month paid yearly.

    captivate.fm

Sources: buzzsprout.com/pricing, transistor.fm/pricing, captivate.fm/pricing

Data & privacy

  • Account holders can delete their account from the Subscriptions page, and data is erased without unreasonable delay apart from archived copies kept as required by law

  • Each episode download is logged with IP address, user agent and location to produce anonymous aggregate listener statistics for customers

  • Uploaded MP3 files and images are stored until the user deletes them or cancels the account

Privacy policy

Source: fireside.fm/trust/privacy, policy last updated August 29, 2026, checked 5 Nov 2026. These points restate the policy and are not legal advice.

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