Captivate
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VisitCaptivate vs Firstory
What both publish
| Fact | Captivate | Firstory |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Dynamic ads, memberships, subscriptions, and donations are supported with transparent payouts. |
| Paid from | 17 | 7 |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Video podcast support | Yes | Yes |
Captivate plans
- Personal$204 a year
- Professional$44 a year
- Business$90 a year
Firstory plans
- Firstory FreeFree
- Firstory Lite$7 a month
- Firstory Pro$15 a month
- Firstory Enterprise$159 a month
Pick Captivate if…
Captivate may suit podcasters looking for web-based hosting with RSS distribution, analytics, and monetization tools. Its listed plans may be relevant to shows needing private or video podcast support, with monthly download limits varying by tier.
Pick Firstory if…
Firstory suits podcast creators who want publishing, distribution, analytics, and monetization tools in one platform. The free plan may suit a single-show creator, while Pro analytics metrics require a higher plan.