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Beehiiv vs Captivate

Side-by-side comparison of Beehiiv and Captivate for content creators.

Tool
Beehiiv

The newsletter platform built for growth.

Captivate

Podcast hosting built for serious independent creators

Starting price
From $42/mo
From $17/mo
Founded
2021
2019
Pricing model
freemium
subscription
Free option
Free tier
Paid only

What they are

Beehiiv

Newsletter platform with built-in growth tools: paid recommendation network, ad marketplace, native referral programs, and built-in monetisation. Founded by ex-Morning Brew operators.

Captivate

Captivate is a podcast hosting platform aimed at independent podcasters and small networks who want distribution, analytics, and monetization tools in one place. It handles unlimited podcasts and team members on every plan, which is unusual at this price point. The analytics go deeper than most entry-level hosts, but the platform has no free tier, so beginners testing the waters will need to commit from day one.

Which to choose

Full editorial comparison coming soon. For now, check the side-by-side data above and read the individual reviews for Beehiiv and Captivate.