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Captivate vs Beehiiv

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

Tool
Captivate

Podcast hosting built for serious independent creators

Beehiiv

The newsletter platform built for growth.

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

What they are

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.

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.

Which to choose

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