Podcast Hosting
CaptivatevsSpotify for Creators
Compare Captivate and Spotify for Creators side by side. See pricing, features, and which is right for your podcast.
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | Captivate | Spotify for Creators |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | — | Unlimited storage and bandwidth |
| Starting Price | $19/mo | Free |
| Pricing Model | subscription | free |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Captivate | Spotify for Creators |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Storage | ||
| Unlimited Bandwidth | ||
| Dynamic Ad Insertion | ||
| Transcription | ||
| Video Support | Video episodes for Apple Podcasts (HLS) | |
| Analytics | ||
| Monetization | ||
| Custom Website | ||
| Team Members | ||
| API Access |
Captivate Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unlimited team members on all plans
- Advanced marketing and growth tools
- AMIE dynamic ad insertion with DAX network
Cons
- No free tier (30-day trial only)
- Transcription costs $1/hour extra
- No video podcast support
Spotify for Creators Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free with no paid tier and no storage or bandwidth caps
- Native video podcast support, including Premium video payouts
- Partner Program monetization from 3 episodes, 2,000 Spotify hours and 1,000 listeners in 30 days
Cons
- Spotify keeps 50% of revenue on ads it sells against your show
- Partner Program is limited to 19 markets (US, Canada, UK, Australia, and 15 European countries)
- Manual RSS submission to Apple Podcasts required
The Verdict
Captivate is best for:
- →Podcasters focused on audience growth
- →Teams and networks needing collaboration
- →Marketers using podcasts for business
Spotify for Creators is best for:
- →Beginners with no budget
- →Video podcasters targeting Spotify
- →Creators already in Spotify ecosystem
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper: Captivate or Spotify for Creators?
- Spotify for Creators, by a wide margin: it is free, while Captivate starts at $19/month with its Personal plan.
- Do Captivate and Spotify for Creators have free versions?
- Only Spotify for Creators, which offers Unlimited storage and bandwidth. Captivate has no free plan. The cheapest way into Captivate is Personal at $19/month.
- What is the main difference between Captivate and Spotify for Creators?
- Captivate covers Custom Website, which Spotify for Creators does not. Nothing on the compared feature list goes the other way.