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Captivate vs Podcorn

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Captivate

Software

Smart podcast hosting with AI insights

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Podcorn logo

Podcorn

Software

Marketplace connecting podcasters with sponsors

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Captivate tiers are download ceilings and nothing else: 30,000 a month on Personal, 150,000 on Professional and 300,000 on Business; Podcorn the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2021 stated Podcorn charges 0 percent sign-up/listing fee and a 10 percent service fee to both podcasters and brands on successful campaigns, with no charge to browse or sign up
  • They diverge on capability: Captivate covers Unlimited hosting, Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Captivate and Podcorn actually diverge.

Attributes where Captivate and Podcorn differ
AttributeCaptivatePodcorn
Pricing modelfreemiumtransaction
Founded20162019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Captivate

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

Only in Podcorn

  • Sponsor marketplace
  • Direct brand deals
  • Rate setting
  • Campaign management
  • Payment processing
  • Performance tracking
  • Podcast hosts
  • Payment processors

Both cover

  • Content protection
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Captivate

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

Podcorn

  • Podcast monetizationnot Captivate
  • Sponsorship dealsnot Captivate
  • Native advertisingnot Captivate
  • Brand partnershipsnot Captivate

Where each one falls short

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

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

Podcorn

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2021 stated Podcorn charges 0 percent sign-up/listing fee and a 10 percent service fee to both podcasters and brands on successful campaigns, with no charge to browse or sign up

Pricing, plan by plan

Captivate

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

Podcorn

Free
  • Free for PodcastersFree
    • Create profile
    • Browse opportunities
    • Set your rates

Which should you pick?

Choose Captivate if

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

Choose Podcorn if

  • You need sponsor marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want direct brand deals.
Podcorn review

Questions people ask

Is Captivate or Podcorn better?
Neither clearly leads. Captivate starts at Free and Podcorn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Captivate or Podcorn?
Captivate starts at Free and Podcorn at Free.
Does Captivate or Podcorn run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Podcorn is typically brought in for.
What can Captivate do that Podcorn cannot?
Captivate covers Unlimited hosting, AI analytics, Smart recommendations, Distribution. Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace, Direct brand deals, Rate setting, Campaign management. Both handle Content protection, Web support.
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