Captivate pricing: plans, limits and real cost
Captivate starts at $19/month (Personal). For a new show (1,000 downloads): Personal at $19 a month. For 10,000 downloads a month: Personal at $19 a month.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
Every plan from the official pricing page ↗, checked 2026-10-18.
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| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually (per month) | Podcasts | Downloads / month | Upload hours / month | Video podcast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | $19/mo | $17/mo | unlimited / no cap stated | 30,000 | no cap stated | not stated | |
| Professional | $49/mo | $44/mo | unlimited / no cap stated | 150,000 | no cap stated | not stated | |
| Business | $99/mo | $90/mo | unlimited / no cap stated | 300,000 | no cap stated | not stated |
Captivate cost by need
Cheapest fitting Captivate plan, monthly billing.
| Need | Plan | Total / month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| a new show (1,000 downloads) | Personal | $19 | $228 |
| 10,000 downloads a month | Personal | $19 | $228 |
| 50,000 downloads a month | Professional | $49 | $588 |
| 150,000 downloads a month | Professional | $49 | $588 |
| 3 podcasts, 10,000 downloads | Personal | $19 | $228 |
| a video podcast, 5,000 downloads | — | no plan fits | — |
| a daily show (12 upload hours a month) | Personal | $19 | $228 |
Stated on the official pages
- Monthly: Personal $19, Professional $49, Business $99 a month source · 2026-10-18
- Annual: Personal $17, Professional $44, Business $90 a month, paid yearly source · 2026-10-18
- Downloads a month: 30,000 / 150,000 / 300,000; unlimited podcasts and uploads on every plan source · 2026-10-18
- 30-day free trial on all plans source · 2026-10-18
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Captivate cost?
Captivate starts at $19/month (Personal). For a new show (1,000 downloads): Personal at $19 a month. For 10,000 downloads a month: Personal at $19 a month.
Does Captivate have a free plan?
No free plan is listed. 30-day free trial.
Does Captivate limit downloads?
Yes: Personal 30,000 a month; Professional 150,000 a month; Business 300,000 a month.
Does Captivate limit upload hours?
No upload-hour cap is stated on the pricing page.
Can I host a video podcast on Captivate?
Video podcast hosting is not listed on any plan on the pricing page.
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