Captivate
Podcast hosting platforms
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What is Captivate
Captivate is a podcast hosting platform used to publish audio episodes via RSS, distribute shows to listening apps, and manage podcast websites and players. It targets independent podcasters, networks, and small businesses that need hosting plus audience and performance reporting. The product emphasizes analytics, marketing-oriented features (such as attribution and calls-to-action), and multi-show management under one account.
Multi-show account management
Captivate supports managing multiple podcasts within a single account, which fits creators running more than one show or a small network. It centralizes episode publishing, feed management, and show-level settings. This reduces the need to maintain separate logins or subscriptions for each show compared with many entry-level hosting plans.
Podcast analytics and reporting
Captivate provides download analytics and listener reporting intended to help creators understand performance over time. It includes show- and episode-level views that support routine reporting and sponsor conversations. The analytics focus is a practical differentiator for teams that want more than basic download counts.
Built-in marketing utilities
Captivate includes features aimed at converting listeners, such as embeddable players and tools for adding calls-to-action around episodes. These capabilities help creators connect podcast traffic to websites, email lists, or campaigns. For podcasters who do not want to assemble multiple third-party tools, this can simplify the workflow.
Not a full audio editor
Captivate is primarily a hosting and publishing system rather than a full production suite. Users typically still need separate tools for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio. Teams expecting an end-to-end creation studio may find the workflow requires additional software.
Learning curve for attribution
Marketing and attribution features can require setup work and ongoing discipline to be useful (for example, consistent link usage and campaign structure). Smaller creators who only need basic hosting may not benefit from these capabilities. This can make the product feel more complex than simpler hosting-first platforms.
Limited public enterprise signals
Publicly available information about enterprise-grade controls (such as advanced SSO options, granular admin roles, or formal compliance attestations) is less prominent than in some business-focused platforms. Larger organizations may need to validate governance, security, and procurement requirements during evaluation. This can extend implementation time for regulated or IT-led buyers.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | $19 per month (monthly) or $204 per year ($17 per month, billed annually) | Up to 30,000 downloads/month; Unlimited podcasts; Unlimited uploads/storage; All platform features included (analytics, private podcasting, player, Captivate Sites, Growth Labs); 30-day free trial. |
| Professional | $49 per month (monthly) or $528 per year ($44 per month, billed annually) | Up to 150,000 downloads/month; Unlimited podcasts; Unlimited uploads/storage; All platform features included; 30-day free trial. |
| Business | $99 per month (monthly) or $1,080 per year ($90 per month, billed annually) | Up to 300,000 downloads/month; Unlimited podcasts; Unlimited uploads/storage; All platform features included; 30-day free trial. |
| Enterprise / Custom | Custom pricing (contact sales) | For needs over 300,000 downloads/month; Captivate asks users to contact [email protected] for custom plans. |
Seller details
Captivate Audio Ltd
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https://www.captivate.fm/
https://x.com/CaptivateAudio
https://www.linkedin.com/company/captivate-audio/
