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 -1, monthly upload limit of -1, and storage limit of -1. 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 -1 matters to you; this detail is not yet confirmed for Captivate.
- Choose Transistor if confirmed monthly upload limit of -1 matters to you; this detail is not yet confirmed for Captivate.
- Choose Transistor if confirmed storage limit of -1 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 -1; number of podcasts is not yet confirmed for Captivate.
- Transistor has confirmed monthly upload limit of -1; monthly upload limit is not yet confirmed for Captivate.
- Transistor has confirmed storage limit of -1; 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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