Buzzsprout vs Captivate

Buzzsprout hosts and distributes audio and video podcast episodes. It provides an RSS feed, distribution to major directories, and analytics that filter bots and duplicate requests; its podcast statistics are IAB 2.2 Certified. Video podcasts can be sent to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Monetization options include subscriptions, advertising, dynamic content, and listener payments, while automatic transcripts support accessibility and SEO. Podcast websites include transcripts, an RSS feed, directory links, and custom URLs. Mobile apps are available for managing a podcast. The free service lasts 90 days and allows two hours of content per cycle. Free episodes are hosted for 90 days, then held in a safety net for another 90 days before permanent removal. Audio costs $18 a month for six hours monthly; Audio + Video costs $30 a month for six hours monthly. On those plans, extra hours cost $2 per hour and are added to the next invoice. Annual plans do not permit additional hours. Buzzsprout was founded in 2009 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Captivate is a web-based podcast hosting service for publishing shows and managing their distribution. It provides an RSS feed and sends podcasts to major directories. Advanced analytics give publishers detailed audience information, while monetization tools support revenue activity. The service also includes private podcasts and video podcast support. Captivate offers three listed plans. Personal costs $204.00 per year, billed annually at $17.00 per month, with 30,000 downloads per month, unlimited podcasts and unlimited uploads and storage. Professional costs $44.00 per year when paid yearly and allows 150,000 downloads per month, unlimited podcasts and unlimited uploads and storage. Business costs $90.00 per year when paid yearly and allows 300,000 downloads per month, with the same unlimited podcast and storage terms and a 300,000-download monthly limit. There is no free plan, but a 30-day trial is offered. Captivate was founded in 2013 and its maker is headquartered at 30 Leicester Square, London, UK WC2H 7LA.