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Audioboom vs Fireside

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Audioboom

Podcasting

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Fireside

Podcasting

Podcast hosting with community features

From
$20/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Audioboom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Audioboom browser compatibility constraints; platform explicitly requires Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge; older browsers not supported; Fireside starter plan at $9 per month allows one podcast and 5 episodes per month
  • They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Fireside covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audioboom and Fireside actually diverge.

Attributes where Audioboom and Fireside differ
AttributeAudioboomFireside
Starting priceFree$20/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20062018

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Audioboom

  • Audio hosting
  • Discovery platform
  • Sponsorship matching
  • Podcast platforms
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Only in Fireside

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Community features
  • Listener engagement
  • All podcast platforms

Both cover

  • Distribution
  • Monetization
  • Analytics
  • Social media
  • Email services
  • Content protection
  • Privacy controls
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Fireside
  • Podcast distributionnot Fireside
  • Monetizationnot Fireside

Fireside

  • Hosting a podcast together with a customisable podcast websitenot Audioboom
  • Running several shows as a podcast network from one accountnot Audioboom
  • Tracking episode download metrics and link clicksnot Audioboom

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Audioboom

  • Browser compatibility constraints; platform explicitly requires Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge; older browsers not supported
  • Ad blocker conflicts; users must disable ad blockers for proper platform functionality
  • Minimal technical documentation about monetization thresholds, audience analytics depth, or distribution reach
  • Limited platform capability information makes it difficult to assess other technical constraints

Fireside

  • Starter plan at $9 per month allows one podcast and 5 episodes per month
  • Custom domain with SSL requires the $19 per month Standard plan; Starter sites sit on a Fireside subdomain
  • Additional podcasts beyond the one included on Standard cost $8 per month each
  • Bandwidth is capped at 1TB per month on Standard and 5TB per month on Professional
  • Advanced download metrics and click tracking require the $49 per month Professional plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Audioboom

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Audio hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Discovery platform
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
    • Analytics

Fireside

$20/month
  • Creator$20/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Community features
    • Distribution
  • Network$50/month
    • Multiple shows
    • Team management
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Audioboom if

  • You need audio hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want discovery platform.
Audioboom review

Choose Fireside if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You also want community features.
Fireside review

Questions people ask

Is Audioboom or Fireside better?
Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Fireside at $20/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Fireside?
Audioboom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Audioboom and $20/month for Fireside.
Does Audioboom or Fireside run on more platforms?
Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Fireside runs on Web.
Can I use Audioboom for free?
Yes. Audioboom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fireside starts at $20/month.
What is Audioboom best used for?
Audioboom is most often used for audio publishing, podcast distribution, monetization. Of those, audio publishing and podcast distribution are not what Fireside is typically brought in for.
What can Audioboom do that Fireside cannot?
Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Discovery platform, Sponsorship matching, Podcast platforms. Fireside covers Unlimited hosting, Community features, Listener engagement, All podcast platforms. Both handle Distribution, Monetization, Analytics, Social media.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Audioboom: What browsers are supported on AudioBoom?

AudioBoom requires modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Older or alternative browser versions are not supported and may experience functionality issues.

Source
Audioboom: Why does AudioBoom not work with my ad blocker enabled?

AudioBoom has difficulty functioning with ad-blocking software enabled. Disabling ad blockers should resolve page load and functionality issues.

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