Hiro.fm vs Transistor
Hiro.fm
hiro.fm
Transistor
transistor.fmSide by side
| Figure | Hiro.fm | Transistor |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $47.50/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 7 |
| Spec score · Private Podcast Platforms | 8.2 (#8) | 8.2 (#9) |
| Analytics | Hiro provides listener activity insights, including who listened, when, and for how long. | Analytics include download trends, episode comparisons and listener-performance reporting. |
| Founded | 2020 | 2018 |
| Integrations | Hiro lists Zapier integration and describes connections with Stripe, Telnyx or Twilio, and Go High Level. | Official integrations include Mailchimp, Drip, HubSpot, Kit, MailerLite, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, Zapier, Make, Descript, Riverside, Bluesky and YouTube. |
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
Transistor
- Starter$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$99 a month
- Starter$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced 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.
Transistor
Transistor has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.