Captivate vs Transistor
Captivate
captivate.fm
Transistor
transistor.fmSide by side
| Figure | Captivate | Transistor |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.67/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 7.4 (#48) | 8.9 (#9) |
| Spec score · Private Podcast Platforms | 7.4 (#17) | 8.2 (#9) |
| Spec score · Video Podcast Software | 7.4 (#34) | 8.3 (#13) |
| Spec score · Podcast Website Builders | 7.4 (#26) | 8.1 (#15) |
| Spec score · Podcast Monetization Platforms | 7.4 (#29) | 8.1 (#20) |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Founded | 2013 | 2018 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Private podcasts provide members-only feeds for teams, communities and paying subscribers. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 17 | 19 |
| Video podcast support | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Transistor
- Starter$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$99 a month
- Starter$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Captivate
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.
Transistor
Transistor has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.