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Alitu vs Captivate

Alitu logo

Alitu

Podcasting

The podcast maker that does the hard work for you

From
$38/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Captivate logo

Captivate

Podcasting

Smart podcast hosting with AI insights

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Captivate has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Alitu the included hosting covers 1,000 downloads a month, and more costs $10 a month for up to 10,000; Captivate tiers are download ceilings and nothing else: 30,000 a month on Personal, 150,000 on Professional and 300,000 on Business
  • They diverge on capability: Alitu covers Auto audio cleanup, Captivate covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alitu and Captivate actually diverge.

Attributes where Alitu and Captivate differ
AttributeAlituCaptivate
Starting price$38/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20192016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting).

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 Alitu

  • Auto audio cleanup
  • Music and transitions
  • Episode builder
  • Direct publishing
  • Recording tools
  • Transcription
  • Buzzsprout
  • Libsyn

Only in Captivate

  • Unlimited hosting
  • AI analytics
  • Smart recommendations
  • Distribution
  • Monetization
  • Audience insights
  • All podcast platforms
  • Social media

Both cover

  • Privacy controls
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Alitu

  • Recording and cleaning up podcast audio without an editing backgroundnot Captivate
  • Automatic noise removal, EQ and levellingnot Captivate
  • Podcast hosting and a show website in one placenot Captivate
  • Transcription and AI show notesnot Captivate
  • Producing an episode from raw recordings in one toolnot Captivate

Captivate

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

Where each one falls short

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

Alitu

  • The included hosting covers 1,000 downloads a month, and more costs $10 a month for up to 10,000
  • A second show is charged, at $63 a month for two against $38 for one
  • The advertised $32 a month is the annual rate
  • The professional editing service is a separate product starting at $295 a month
  • There is no free tier, only a 7 day trial

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

Alitu

$38/month
  • Monthly$38/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • Auto audio cleanup
    • Music library
  • Annual$32/month
    • All monthly features
    • 2 months free
    • Priority support

Captivate

Free
  • Personal$17/month
    • up to 30,000 downloads/month
  • Professional$44/month
    • up to 150,000 downloads/month
  • Business$90/month
    • up to 300,000 downloads/month

Which should you pick?

Choose Alitu if

  • You need auto audio cleanup.
  • You also want music and transitions.
Alitu review

Choose Captivate if

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

Questions people ask

Is Alitu or Captivate better?
Neither clearly leads. Alitu starts at $38/month and Captivate at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alitu or Captivate?
Captivate has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $38/month for Alitu and Free for Captivate.
Does Alitu or Captivate run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Captivate for free?
Yes. Captivate has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Alitu starts at $38/month.
What is Alitu best used for?
Alitu is most often used for recording and cleaning up podcast audio without an editing background, automatic noise removal, eq and levelling, podcast hosting and a show website in one place, transcription and ai show notes. Of those, recording and cleaning up podcast audio without an editing background and automatic noise removal, eq and levelling are not what Captivate is typically brought in for.
What can Alitu do that Captivate cannot?
Alitu covers Auto audio cleanup, Music and transitions, Episode builder, Direct publishing. Captivate covers Unlimited hosting, AI analytics, Smart recommendations, Distribution. Both handle Privacy controls, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Alitu: Can I use the free tier for commercial podcasts?

The free tier supports up to 1,000 downloads per month. If your podcast exceeds this limit, you will need to upgrade to the $10/month plan which supports up to 10,000 downloads per month. The page does not specify whether free tier usage restrictions apply differently to commercial vs. personal use.

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Captivate: How much does Captivate cost?

Captivate pricing starts at EUR 17/month for the Personal plan (annual billing). Professional is EUR 44/month and Business is EUR 90/month, with higher monthly rates on monthly billing plans.

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Alitu: What happens if I cancel after the trial?

Alitu offers a 7-day free trial with full feature access, followed by a 30-day money-back guarantee after your first charge. You can cancel anytime with two clicks without contacting customer service, and you can pause your subscription for up to 3 months.

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Captivate: Is there a free trial for Captivate?

Yes, all Captivate plans include a 30-day free trial with access to all features; no credit card required to start.

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Alitu: Are there any long-term contracts or minimum commitments?

No. Alitu does not require long-term contracts. You can cancel anytime and pause your subscription for up to 3 months if needed.

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Captivate: What happens if I exceed my Captivate download limit?

Captivate will notify you after a second consecutive month over your limit; no overage fees apply if you temporarily exceed the monthly allowance.

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Alitu: What counts toward download limits on paid plans?

The paid $10/month tier supports up to 10,000 downloads per month. The page does not clarify what counts as a download or whether there are overage fees beyond the included quota.

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Captivate: Are podcasts and storage unlimited on all Captivate plans?

Yes, unlimited podcasts and storage are included across the Personal, Professional, and Business tiers; limits are only on monthly downloads.

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