Captivate review: Podcast hosting with unlimited shows and storage, priced by monthly downloads
Podcast hosting with unlimited shows and storage, priced by monthly downloads
Custom (contact sales), free plan: no, free trial: 7-day free trial, prices checked on October 21, 2026.
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What Captivate does
Captivate is a podcast hosting service for people who run their show as a serious project. One account can hold any number of podcasts, uploads and storage are described as unlimited, and episodes go out to listening platforms. Every plan carries the same toolset: IAB certified analytics, private podcasting, a podcast player, a website built with Captivate Sites, dynamic content insertion with AMIE, network features and access to the Growth Labs courses and workshops. The homepage also describes Captivate Assistant, an AI helper for transcripts, episode titles, show notes, chapters and ad markers, and an importer that brings download analytics history over from a previous host.
There is no free plan, according to the vendor. Three tiers differ only in the monthly download allowance. Personal is €17 per month billed yearly and covers up to 30,000 downloads a month. Professional is €44 per month billed yearly for up to 150,000. Business is €90 per month billed yearly for up to 300,000. The page text shows no monthly-billing price. Trial length is stated inconsistently on the pricing page: the intro mentions a 7-day free trial, while the plan section mentions a 30-day free trial. Needs above 300,000 downloads are handled through custom plans arranged by email.
- Unlimited podcasts and storage
- IAB certified analytics
- Dynamic content insertion with AMIE
- Private podcasting
- Podcast player and Captivate Sites website
- Distribution to all platforms
- Growth Labs courses and workshops
- Captivate Assistant for transcripts, show notes and chapters
Official video
How to Grow Your Podcast with Captivate Growth Labs · by Captivate - Start & Grow Your Podcast!
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Every plan includes all features; tiers differ only by download allowance
- Unlimited podcasts and storage on all plans
- Includes IAB certified analytics, private podcasting and a podcast website
- A free trial is offered on every plan
- A 25% discount is available for students, educational organizations, charities and non-profits
Cons
- No free plan
- The pricing page text shows only yearly-billed per-month prices, not a monthly-billing price
- The pricing page states both a 7-day and a 30-day free trial
- Above 300,000 downloads a month you need a custom plan arranged by email
- Supported platforms and API availability are not stated on the official pages
Our take
Captivate fits podcasters who are ready to pay for hosting and want every feature from the cheapest tier, so the decision comes down to expected monthly downloads. Personal at €17 per month billed yearly is the entry point, and the vendor points networks and agencies to Business. It does not fit anyone who wants a free plan. Two points need checking before you sign up: the pricing page shows no monthly-billing price, and it gives both 7-day and 30-day trial lengths. Platform support and API access are not stated on the official pages.
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Captivate pricing
| Plan | Monthly billing | Annual billing (per month) | Limits / what’s included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal per month, paid yearly | — | €17 | Up to 30,000 downloads/month; Unlimited Podcasts; Unlimited Uploads/Storage |
| Professional per month, paid yearly | — | €44 | Up to 150,000 downloads/month; Unlimited Podcasts; Unlimited Uploads/Storage |
| Business per month, paid yearly | — | €90 | Up to 300,000 downloads/month; Unlimited Podcasts; Unlimited Uploads/Storage |
Free trial: 7-day free trial. Free plan: no.
Prices checked on on the official Captivate pricing page. “—” = not published.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Captivate have a free plan?
No. The vendor says it does not offer a free plan, but it does offer a free trial.
How long is the free trial?
The pricing page is inconsistent: its intro mentions a 7-day free trial and its plan section mentions a 30-day free trial. Confirm the length at signup.
How much does Captivate cost?
Personal is €17 per month billed yearly, Professional is €44 per month billed yearly and Business is €90 per month billed yearly. A monthly-billing price is not shown in the page text.
What differs between the plans?
Only the monthly download allowance: up to 30,000 on Personal, 150,000 on Professional and 300,000 on Business. All plans include all features.
What happens if I exceed my download limit?
Your podcast is not stopped. If you exceed the limit a second month in a row, the vendor contacts you about moving to the next tier.
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