Software comparison
Captivate vs Transistor for podcast hosting platforms
Captivate and Transistor are closely matched for core workflows. Both offer a trial; both support API access, dynamic ad insertion, private podcasts, and video podcasts. Transistor has confirmed number of podcasts of Unlimited, monthly upload limit of Unlimited, and storage limit of Unlimited. Monthly price is £17 for Captivate and $19 for Transistor.
Choose Captivate if…
- Choose Captivate if the lower monthly price is the deciding factor.
Choose Transistor if…
- Choose Transistor if confirmed number of podcasts of Unlimited matters to you; this detail is not yet confirmed for Captivate.
- Choose Transistor if confirmed monthly upload limit of Unlimited matters to you; this detail is not yet confirmed for Captivate.
- Choose Transistor if confirmed storage limit of Unlimited matters to you; this detail is not yet confirmed for Captivate.
Key decision points
- Monthly price is £17 for Captivate and $19 for Transistor.
- Transistor has confirmed number of podcasts of Unlimited; number of podcasts is not yet confirmed for Captivate.
- Transistor has confirmed monthly upload limit of Unlimited; monthly upload limit is not yet confirmed for Captivate.
- Transistor has confirmed storage limit of Unlimited; storage limit is not yet confirmed for Captivate.
Capacity
Features
| Feature | Captivate | Transistor |
|---|---|---|
| IAB-certified analytics | YesSource | Not confirmed |
| Advanced analytics | Not confirmed | YesSource |
| Dynamic ad insertion | YesSource | YesSource |
| Paid subscriptions | YesSource | Not confirmed |
| Listener donations | YesSource | Not confirmed |
| Private podcasts | YesSource | YesSource |
| Video podcasts | YesSource | YesSource |
| Automatic transcription | YesSource | YesSource |
| Podcast website | YesSource | YesSource |
| Episode scheduling | Not confirmed | YesSource |
| Migration assistance | Not confirmed | YesSource |
Integrations
Technical
Pricing
Commercial
Starting price comparison
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