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Acast vs Captivate
Both do 1 of the same audio tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Acast
Acast helps podcasters earn more. As the leading podcast monetization platform, we connect creators with premium advertisers to drive reliable revenue.
Signals score: 3.8 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit www.acast.com/enB
Captivate
Host unlimited podcasts with the world's only growth-focused podcast hosting™. Create, grow & monetize your show with our podcast platform.
Signals score: 3.7 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit www.captivate.fmPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: Free Starter plan with 1 show and 5 episodes. A footnote says unlimited episodes require making the show available in Acast's advertising marketplace. The page does not say whether free shows carry Acast branding or ads.
- B: No free plan. A 30-day free trial gives access to the whole platform with nothing restricted.
- Paid plan
- A: Prices in USD per month, monthly or yearly (per month): Essential $25 or $14.99, Pro $40 or $29.99, Video $50 or $39.99. Essential adds multiple shows and unlimited episodes; Pro adds team management and a publishing API; Video adds video episodes. Page does not state country-specific pricing.
- B: Prices shown for yearly billing in USD: Personal $17/month (up to 30,000 monthly downloads), Professional $44/month (150,000), Business $90/month (300,000). All plans include unlimited podcasts and uploads. A monthly/yearly toggle exists but monthly prices are not shown. 25% discount for students, schools, charities and non-profits.
- Signup
- A: An account is required to sign up. The page says card details are asked at sign-up but free-tier users are not charged.
- B: Account needed: starting the trial requires a sign-up form with a password.
- Watermark
- A: Not stated.
- B: Not stated.
- Where files go
- A: Not stated. The privacy page only links to other policy documents. The pricing page says Acast does not own content you upload.
- B: Not stated for uploaded audio. Privacy page says information may be processed in the U.S. or another country and kept as long as reasonably necessary, with no specific periods.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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