Captivate vs Castro

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Captivate or Castro better?

Neither clearly leads. Captivate starts at Free and Castro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Captivate or Castro?

Captivate starts at Free and Castro at Free.

Does Captivate or Castro run on more platforms?

Captivate runs on Web. Castro runs on iOS, Apple Watch, iPad.

Can I use Captivate for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is Captivate best used for?

Captivate is most often used for podcast hosting with unlimited shows on any tier, distribution to the major podcast directories, audience analytics by episode and platform, running several podcasts under one subscription. Of those, podcast hosting with unlimited shows on any tier and distribution to the major podcast directories are not what Castro is typically brought in for.

What can Captivate do that Castro cannot?

Captivate covers Unlimited hosting, AI analytics, Smart recommendations, Distribution. Castro covers Podcast app, Inbox system, Triage view, Playback. Both handle Privacy controls, Web support.