Captivate Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
Captivate pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $90 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Captivate offers 5 pricing tiers: Free Trial, Personal, Professional, Business, Custom. Standard paid plans include Free Trial at $0/month, Personal at $17/month, Professional at $44/month. The Personal plan is solo podcasters.
Compared to other podcast hosting software, Captivate is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.
All Captivate Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | Free | Free 0 | Trial evaluation |
| Personal monthlyDownloads: 30000 | $17 /month | $204 /month | Solo podcasters |
| Professional monthlyDownloads: 150000 | $44 /month | $528 /month | Growing podcasts |
| Business monthlyDownloads: 300000 | $90 /month | $1080 /month | Professional networks |
| Custom | Contact | Contact | Enterprise networks |
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Free Trial
- 30-day trial
- All features access
Personal
- 30k downloads/month
- Unlimited storage
Professional
- 150k downloads/month
- Unlimited storage
Business
- 300k downloads/month
- Unlimited storage
Custom
- 300k+ downloads/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 Does Captivate have a free trial?
Yes, Captivate offers a 30-day free trial with access to all platform features including Podcast Growth Labs. No credit card required to start.
02 What makes Captivate different from other hosts?
Captivate provides all features on all plans (only downloads differ), includes advanced growth tools like Podcast Growth Labs, and offers unlimited uploads, storage, and shows.
03 What are Podcast Growth Labs?
Podcast Growth Labs are advanced tools and strategies included with Captivate to help you grow your audience through better distribution, marketing, and audience engagement.
04 Can I host multiple podcasts on Captivate?
Yes, all plans include unlimited individual podcasts. You're only limited by the total monthly downloads across all your shows.
05 Is there a discount for nonprofits or students?
Yes, students, educational organizations, and registered charities/nonprofits receive a 25% lifetime discount across all plans.
06 What happens if I exceed my download limit?
You'll need to upgrade to a higher plan. Plans range from 30K to 300K downloads per month, with custom plans available beyond that.