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Head-to-head · Podcast Hosting Platforms

Captivate vs Ausha

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Captivate #13 in Podcast Hosting Platforms 6.9/10 From $17/mo (annual) · 30-day trial ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Captivate
Ausha #14 in Podcast Hosting Platforms 6.6/10 From $15/mo (annual) ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Ausha

Captivate leads on 0 checks, Ausha on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCaptivate · 6.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceAusha · $15/mo

Captivate scores higher on our rubric for podcast hosting platforms: 6.9 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #14.

Ausha is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $17/mo.

Captivate is the better fit for professional shows needing unlimited hosting. Ausha is the better fit for teams needing broad publishing and marketing tools.

  • Captivate fits best

    Professional shows needing unlimited hosting

  • Ausha fits best

    Teams needing broad publishing and marketing tools

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Side by side

Feature Captivate 6.9/10 Visit ↗ Ausha 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.9 6.6
Ranking #13 in Podcast Hosting Platforms #14 in Podcast Hosting Platforms
Best for Professional shows needing unlimited hosting Teams needing broad publishing and marketing tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $17/mo $15/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance GDPR ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 4 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Captivate 4/4 · Ausha 4/4
RSS feed ✓ ✓
Monetization tools ✓ ✓
Private podcasts ✓ ✓
Video podcast support ✓ ✓
Specs
Directory distribution Major directories Major directories
Monthly upload hours Not published Not published
Analytics level Advanced Advanced
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited uploads and storage across all listed plans
  • IAB-certified advanced analytics and private podcast feeds
  • Built-in memberships, tips, dynamic content and advertising tools
  • Free first-episode hosting with distribution to major listening platforms
  • Paid plans include unlimited hosting, storage, episodes, downloads, and distribution
  • Video, AI transcription, advanced analytics, and monetization tools span higher tiers
Cons
  • No free plan; the entry price is $17 per month with annual billing
  • Download limits increase by plan, from 30,000 to 300,000 per month
  • Web-only platform; video podcasting is a paid add-on with conditions
  • The free plan hosts only the first episode
  • Video distribution allowances are limited by monthly hours on paid tiers
  • API, webhooks, private playlists, and deeper analytics require Supersonic
Our verdict

Captivate is a podcast hosting platform for independent creators, businesses, agencies and podcast networks. It combines RSS feed generation, publishing, distribution to major podcast directories, podcast websites and an embeddable player.…

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Ausha is a podcast hosting and growth platform for independent podcasters, companies, agencies, networks, and brands. It combines RSS distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major listening platforms with podcast websites,…

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  1. CaptivatePodcast Hosting Platforms 6.9From $17/mo (annual) · 30-day trial
  2. AushaPodcast Hosting Platforms 6.6From $15/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Captivate — where it wins

    • Unlimited uploads and storage across all listed plans
    • IAB-certified advanced analytics and private podcast feeds
    • Built-in memberships, tips, dynamic content and advertising tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the entry price is $17 per month with annual billing
    • Download limits increase by plan, from 30,000 to 300,000 per month
    • Web-only platform; video podcasting is a paid add-on with conditions

  • Ausha — where it wins

    • Free first-episode hosting with distribution to major listening platforms
    • Paid plans include unlimited hosting, storage, episodes, downloads, and distribution
    • Video, AI transcription, advanced analytics, and monetization tools span higher tiers

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan hosts only the first episode
    • Video distribution allowances are limited by monthly hours on paid tiers
    • API, webhooks, private playlists, and deeper analytics require Supersonic
  • Captivate6.9/10 · From $17/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

    A strong fit for professional shows that need unlimited hosting and advanced podcast tools.

    Visit CaptivateFull verdict →
  • Ausha6.6/10 · From $15/mo (annual)

    A broad podcast platform for publishing, audience growth, video, analytics, and monetization.

    Visit AushaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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