Captivate is a podcast hosting platform focused on podcast growth and collaboration. It offers unlimited podcasts on all plans, advanced analytics including IAB-certified downloads, private podcast capabilities, and team features. Created by the team behind Podcast Websites, Captivate is popular with podcast networks and professional creators who need multi-show management and deeper analytics.

Captivate
Growth-focused podcast hosting for creators
Best for: Podcast networks and professional creators managing multiple shows
- Free trial
The editorial note
What to know about Captivate
Is it right for you?
Who Captivate suits
Choose it if
- Podcast networks and professional creators managing multiple shows
Look elsewhere if
- New podcasters on a budget who don't need multi-show management
What you get
Key features
- Unlimited podcast hosting
- IAB-certified analytics
- Private podcasts
- Dynamic content
- Custom domains
- Team accounts
- Monetization
Works with
Integrations5
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unlimited podcasts on all plans
- IAB-certified analytics
- Private podcasts
- Team collaboration
- Good customer support
Cons
- No free plan
- More expensive than Buzzsprout
- Analytics dashboard takes time to learn
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Video & Audio
- Pricing model
- Subscription
- Free plan
- Not listed
- Free trial
- Available
- Website
- captivate.fm
The verdict
Our take on Captivate
Best podcast hosting for growing networks managing multiple shows. Captivate's unlimited-shows pricing and IAB-certified analytics justify the premium over Buzzsprout.
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