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Audioboom vs Captivate

Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
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Captivate logo

Captivate

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Smart podcast hosting with AI insights

From
Free
Rated
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The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Captivate covers Unlimited hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audioboom and Captivate actually diverge.

Attributes where Audioboom and Captivate differ
AttributeAudioboomCaptivate
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20062016

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcast & Audio Publishing).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Audioboom

  • Audio hosting
  • Discovery platform
  • Analytics
  • Sponsorship matching
  • Podcast platforms
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Only in Captivate

  • Unlimited hosting
  • AI analytics
  • Smart recommendations
  • Audience insights
  • All podcast platforms

Both cover

  • Distribution
  • Monetization
  • Social media
  • Email services
  • Content protection
  • Privacy controls
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Captivate
  • Podcast distributionnot Captivate
  • Monetizationnot Captivate

Captivate

  • Podcast hosting with unlimited shows on any tiernot Audioboom
  • Distribution to the major podcast directoriesnot Audioboom
  • Audience analytics by episode and platformnot Audioboom
  • Running several podcasts under one subscriptionnot Audioboom

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Audioboom

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.

Captivate

  • Tiers are download ceilings and nothing else: 30,000 a month on Personal, 150,000 on Professional and 300,000 on Business
  • A show that exceeds its allowance for two consecutive months is expected to move up a tier
  • Above 300,000 downloads a month the plan is quote-only
  • Prices are quoted in euros at the yearly rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Audioboom

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Audio hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Discovery platform
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
    • Analytics

Captivate

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 hours storage
    • Basic hosting
    • Limited analytics
  • Professional$19/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • AI analytics
    • Full distribution

Which should you pick?

Choose Audioboom if

  • You need audio hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want discovery platform.

Choose Captivate if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want ai analytics.

Questions people ask

Is Audioboom or Captivate better?
Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Captivate at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Captivate?
Audioboom starts at Free and Captivate at Free.
Does Audioboom or Captivate run on more platforms?
Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Captivate runs on Web.
Can I use Audioboom for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Audioboom best used for?
Audioboom is most often used for audio publishing, podcast distribution, monetization. Of those, audio publishing and podcast distribution are not what Captivate is typically brought in for.
What can Audioboom do that Captivate cannot?
Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Discovery platform, Analytics, Sponsorship matching. Captivate covers Unlimited hosting, AI analytics, Smart recommendations, Audience insights. Both handle Distribution, Monetization, Social media, Email services.

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