Captivate

Captivate is a podcast hosting platform built to help creators grow, monetize, and manage their shows with ease. Founded by podcasters for podcasters, it combines unlimited hosting with advanced analytics, powerful revenue tools, and a focus on audience development.

One of Captivate’s strengths is its dynamic monetization engine (AMIE), which enables podcasters to insert ads, promos, or exclusive content into episodes based on time or listener behavior. It also supports membership and tip-based subscription models, offering flexible ways for creators to earn directly from their audience.

For workflow efficiency, Captivate includes tools like an integrated guest booking system, allowing podcasters to manage interviews, recording, and show notes all in one place. Their built-in podcast player is customizable, mobile-friendly, and embeddable, making it easy to host your podcast on a website or blog.

Analytics are a major focus: Captivate offers IAB-certified, in-depth statistics on listener behavior, retention, and device usage — all available on every plan. They also support Podcasting 2.0 features for more advanced RSS capabilities.

On top of that, Captivate provides private podcasting, episode planning tools, multi-user collaboration, and 24/7 support. The platform’s mission is to democratize high-end podcasting tools so that serious creators of any size can grow their influence.