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Captivate vs Teachable

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

Tool
Captivate

Podcast hosting built for serious independent creators

Teachable

Sell courses and coaching without technical headaches

Starting price
From $17/mo
From $29/mo
Founded
2019
Pricing model
subscription
subscription
Free option
Paid only
Paid only

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.

Teachable

Teachable is a hosted course platform where creators build, publish, and sell online courses, coaching packages, and digital downloads. It handles payments, student enrollment, and content delivery in one place, making it popular with independent educators and subject-matter experts. The trade-off is that transaction fees apply on lower-tier plans, and the course editor feels dated compared to newer competitors.

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 Teachable.