Hiro.fm vs Supporting Cast
Hiro.fm
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Supporting Cast
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| Figure | Hiro.fm | Supporting Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $47.50/mo | $99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Spec score · Private Podcast Platforms | 8.2 (#8) | 8.4 (#5) |
| Audience | Hiro describes its platform as designed for creators and businesses selling audio content, including coaches, course creators, authors, instructors and consultants. | The internal podcast product is presented for organizations communicating with employees, including hybrid, remote, and deskless teams. |
| Integrations | Hiro lists Zapier integration and describes connections with Stripe, Telnyx or Twilio, and Go High Level. | Official pages show integrations or connections with Stripe, Mailchimp, Spotify, WordPress, Zapier and WooCommerce. |
| Security | Hiro says it follows industry standards to protect personal information, does not access full card numbers, and encrypts its most sensitive stored data. | The security overview says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, administrator changes are logged, staff MFA is required, and role-based access controls and a web application firewall are used. |
| Support | Hiro's help center offers knowledge base articles for setup, shows, integrations, mobile apps, automations and contacting support. | For paid podcast subscriptions, the company says it can handle customer support if the client wants it; the internal Starter plan includes email support and documentation. |
Plans
Hiro.fm
- Solo$57 a month
- Solo Lifetime$67, paid once
- Business$97 a month
- Producer$97, paid once
- Agency$125 a month
- Solo$570 a year
- Business$970 a year
- Agency$1,197 a year
Supporting Cast
- Internal Podcast Starter$99 a month
- Starter Plan$99 a month
- Enterprise PlanPriced on request
- Internal Podcast EnterprisePriced on request
- Podcast subscriptionsPriced on request
In their own words
Hiro.fm
Hiro.fm gives creators and businesses tools to make and sell private podcasts, audio courses, and audiobooks. A show can be built from uploaded audio or video, material imported from YouTube or an existing podcast, or video converted to MP3. Each show has a no-code sales page where listeners can play audio in a browser without downloading an app. Creators can limit access by person and duration; Business plans also allow episodes to be dripped or scheduled. Listener insights show who listened and when and for how long. Integrations include Zapier, with connections described for Stripe, Telnyx or Twilio, and Go High Level. SMS and WhatsApp messaging are available, subject to usage limits or third-party charges. Solo costs $57 a month and includes one creator account, three podcasts, 5,000 downloads per month, three keyword opt-ins, and ten automations; it excludes drip and scheduled releases. A free trial is offered, with no duration stated. Hiro lists Android, iOS, web, and API access.
Supporting Cast
Supporting Cast provides a platform for selling and delivering podcast subscriptions, audiobooks, newsletters, and other members-only benefits. Subscribers can listen to premium material in existing apps such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify without installing another app or copying a private RSS feed. Creators can offer single-show or multi-show bundles, monthly or annual billing, multiple tiers, pay-what-you-want pricing, and one-time payments. Exclusive video can be delivered through Spotify, a Supporting Cast subscription site, an embedded player, or private RSS; creators can also publish free or paid newsletters and blogs. The product supports private and video podcasts, RSS feeds, selected directory distribution, and advanced analytics. Integrations listed include Stripe, Mailchimp, Spotify, WordPress, Zapier, and WooCommerce. Reporting covers subscription growth, revenue, engagement, and individual downloads, with CSV export and data-pipeline queries. Pricing for podcast subscriptions is on request. Internal Podcast Starter costs $99 a month for up to 500 listeners; Enterprise pricing is by contact. Platforms include Android, iOS, web, and API.