Captivate
Hostcomplex score
4.5/10Captivate is a podcast-hosting service that sells publishing, distribution, analytics and audience-growth tools for podcast creators. Its offer also includes advertising and monetization features, podcast websites and workflow tools.
Captivate plans compared
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4.5/10
- Podcasts
- Unlimited
- Downloads
- 30,000 downloads/mnd
- Price
- $19.00/mo same price
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 5 November 2026, 13:00.
All specifications
| Plan | Captivate |
|---|---|
| Podcasts (entry plan) | Unlimited |
| Billing | Maandelijks, Jaarlijks |
| Support | Live chat |
| Podcast website | Yes |
| YouTube publishing | No |
| AI tools | Yes |
| Chapters | Yes |
| Analytics | Yes |
| Free plan | No |
| Free trial | Yes |
| Switching (RSS import) | Yes |
| Dynamic ad insertion (DAI) | Yes |
| Transcripts | No |
| Distribution to platforms | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music |
| Embeddable player | Yes |
| 301 redirect when leaving | Yes |
| Team members (entry plan) | Unlimited |
| Upload limit (entry plan) | Unlimited |
| Own domain | Yes |
| IAB-certified stats | Yes |
| Pricing model | Abonnement |
| Video podcasts | No |
| Ad marketplace | Yes |
| Paid subscriptions | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes |
| Listener support (donations) | Yes |
| Downloads included (entry plan) | 30,000 downloads/mnd |
About Captivate
Captivate Audio Ltd was founded by Mark Asquith and Kieran McKeefery, and its service launched in 2019. The technology grew out of podcast-hosting tools developed for Podcast Websites. Global acquired Captivate in December 2021.
Captivate is reported as based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, while its registered office is in London. It is known for combining podcast hosting with distribution, analytics and tools aimed at helping creators grow and monetize an audience.
What Captivate offers
Podcast hosting and distribution
Creators can publish episodes, use an RSS feed and distribute a show to directories including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and Amazon Music. Our comparison lists unlimited podcasts, an embeddable player, RSS import and a podcast website. It also lists a free trial, but no free plan.
Analytics and audience tools
Captivate provides download analytics and audience and attribution features, alongside research and planning tools. Our comparison lists IAB-certified statistics and chapter support.
Advertising and monetization
AMIE supports dynamic ad and content insertion. Other options include advertising marketplace tools, listener memberships, premium content and tips from listeners.
Podcast websites and players
Captivate offers podcast websites and an embeddable player. The Captivate Player can be used to present a show on another site.
Creator and workflow tools
Captivate Assistant, team and network features, guest booking and educational resources support show production and collaboration. Captivate Sites is its website tool.
Integrations and video
Captivate Sync is a WordPress plugin. Optional Apple video podcast hosting and distribution is also available; our comparison does not list video podcasts as part of the standard offer.
Servers, data centres and support
Captivate does not identify specific server or data-centre locations in the information available to us, so we cannot describe where podcast files are hosted. Support is available by email and chat. Captivate says weekday support is available around the clock, with reduced weekend hours and replies that may take up to a day. Customers can also join a private Facebook group.
Who Captivate suits
Captivate is aimed at independent podcasters and teams looking for hosting plus publishing, audience and monetization tools in one service. Creators who need a general-purpose website host, or who require confirmed information about data-centre locations, should compare other options before deciding.
Compare podcast hosting services and Read our full Captivate review for our assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Captivate based?
Captivate is reported as based in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Its registered office is in London.
What does Captivate sell?
Captivate sells podcast hosting and distribution, with related analytics, website, audience-growth, advertising and monetization tools.
Does Captivate offer a free plan or trial?
Our comparison lists a free trial, but no free plan. Subscription billing starts automatically when a trial ends unless you cancel beforehand.
How can I pay for Captivate, and does a subscription renew?
Our comparison lists monthly and annual billing. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled; the terms allow prices to change with advance notice.
