Captivate

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Country: United Kingdom (GB)
Founded: 2019
Developer: Captivate.fm (UK-based company)
Pricing: Freemium (7-day free trial, paid plans)
Open source: No
Platforms: Web

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Podcast Creation

Overview

Captivate.fm is a web-based podcast hosting platform that enables users to host unlimited podcasts, access analytics, and utilize monetization tools. It targets independent podcasters seeking growth, offering features like dynamic ad insertion via AMIE and IAB-certified stats. Key differentiators include centralized download data aggregation and tools for measuring listener engagement across timeframes.¹³⁶

Key Features

Unlimited Podcast Hosting - Host multiple podcasts without limits on any plan.
Podcast Analytics - IAB-certified dashboard with download stats, unique listeners, trending episodes, and attention drop-off data.
AMIE Dynamic Ad Insertion - In-house platform for embedding and dynamically inserting ads and content.
Web Player Analytics - Track listener behavior, such as skips and engagement points.
Import from Other Hosts - Transfer podcasts from existing hosts during setup.
24/7 Support - Personal support available to all users.
Custom Plans - Available for high-volume podcasts over 300,000 downloads/month.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Starter (assumed entry)	Paid monthly/yearly	Basic hosting, analytics, support (7-day trial).
Growth Plans	Paid monthly/yearly	Advanced features, AMIE, unlimited podcasts.
Custom	Contact sales	For >300k downloads/month, tailored hosting.

Platforms & Requirements

Captivate.fm operates entirely as a web application accessible via browser at my.captivate.fm, with no native desktop or mobile apps mentioned. No specific minimum requirements or platform limitations are detailed beyond standard web access. Dashboard supports profile management, billing, and podcast settings.⁴⁵

Integrations & Ecosystem

AMIE (in-house ad insertion)
Captivate Sites (podcast websites)
Captivate Sync (WordPress integration)
Podcast importers from other hosts
IAB-certified analytics sources

Alternatives

App	Difference
Buzzsprout	Offers tiered storage limits unlike Captivate's unlimited hosting.
Libsyn	Focuses on large-scale hosting with per-download pricing.
Transistor	Emphasizes team collaboration and private podcasts.
Anchor (Spotify)	Free hosting but owned by Spotify with less independent control.

Reputation

Captivate.fm is viewed as a platform for serious indie podcasters, praised for advanced analytics, unlimited hosting, and growth tools like AMIE. Users appreciate the centralized dashboard and support, though specific criticisms are not detailed in available data. Active development continues, with feature releases as recent as December 2025.³⁹

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