Castos vs Captivate
Side-by-side comparison of Castos and Captivate.
Podcast hosting with deep WordPress integration
Podcast hosting built for serious independent creators
What they are
Castos
Castos is a podcast host built for creators and teams running shows alongside a WordPress site, powered by its free Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. Every plan includes unlimited episodes, unlimited downloads, no storage caps, and private podcasting. There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial, and several requested features like YouTube republishing sit on higher tiers.
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.
if you need podcast hosting. Starts at 19/mo.
if you need analytics and podcast hosting. Starts at 17/mo.
- +Unlimited podcasts and team members on all plans
- +IAB-certified analytics with listener trend data
- +Built-in private podcast support for memberships
Which to choose
Castos and Captivate both cover podcast hosting, so this is a real either-or for some teams. The right pick depends on which one's wider feature set and pricing fit how you work.
Read the full reviews for Castos and Captivate.
Pricing checked 3 Jun 2026.