The easiest way to start a podcast, today.

Hey, I'm Mark, co-founder of Captivate.

I've been podcasting since 2013 and since then have been trying to find a podcast host that makes it easy to start a podcast without any jargon and in a way that takes no time at all.

But I couldn't find anything that wasn't over-complicated. So, we created Captivate and since then, have helped to launch thousands of podcasts just like yours across the world.

Podcasting doesn't have to be complex, and you don't have to be alone in launching.

Quickly get your podcast in these apps, and more!

Apple Podcasts
Spotify
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Amazon Music
Stitcher
JioSaavn
Player FM
Deezer

Captivate creates a simple RSS feed that can be understood by any podcasting app and added to apps with just one-click.

Why start your podcast with Captivate?

Easy to use

With a strict "no jargon" rule, Captivate has been designed to be easy to use for new podcasters just like you, meaning you can focus on the fun parts!

Get started instantly

Start podcasting right away with clear steps, total support and quick, complete tutorials that make it easy to launch your podcast with no confusion!

No overwhelm

Captivate's simple interface and the intuitive, guided step-by-step podcast set-up process means that you'll be podcasting within a few minutes.

Your personal helper

The Captivate support team, led by Sam, is on hand each and every day to help you with anything. From knowing what to do, to how to do it - nothing is too much trouble!

The easiest podcasting interface on the planet, with the most thoughtful growth features included

Wherever you podcast from, Captivate makes it easy on any device.

We designed Captivate's interface to be easy-to-understand and by putting the most powerful podcasting tools right there at your fingertips.

Access what you need, when you need it without the confusion and frustration associated with many host interfaces.

Want Captivate to do something just for you?

We release new upgrades every Thursday, so just ask and we'll get right on it with you!

Captivate podcast hosting simple dashboard overview

Your own podcast brand,
wherever you choose

Captivate Podcast Website Mockup Multi Device
  • Run your own .com website? Embed with simplicity and speed!
  • Work with WordPress? Captivate Sync keeps your site up-to-date automatically and fits right in with your current theme!
  • No website yet? Create your own podcast home in minutes with the free Captivate Sites website builder, compatible with any device and email capture platform.

Works with

WordPress
Squarespace

A podcast player that helps to build your audience, right away

  • Embeddable podcast player with the single, latest episode, show-level and custom collection options that make embedding your show anywhere easy and quick.
  • Works with SquareSpace, Wix and any WordPress theme!
  • Embeds directly to Twitter for instant playback.
  • Instantly designs itself based on your cover-art design, yet fully customizable!
  • Measures where listeners drop-off from listening and more!
  • Create custom-curated playlists and collections for embedding anywhere. Perfect for grouping related content!
  • Grow your audience with in-built calls to action, listener donation support and more!

Did you know?

Every Captivate podcaster can also create private podcasts for members, paying listeners and more - perfect for patrons, supporters and bonus content!

Easy-to-use advanced analytics for every podcaster, on every plan

  • Where, when and how listeners tune-in
  • Trend analysis
  • Deep-dive episode analysis
  • Multi-episode performance comparison
  • Cumulative download progress data
  • Unique listener analysis
  • Quick-glance averages
  • Hour-by-hour breakdown
  • Web-player listener statistics and drop-off data
  • PLUS: one-click sponsor pitch PDF creation and so much more!
IAB Certified Seal

Podcast analytics certified by the IAB

Ally's Hyper-Local Podcast Launch, the Right Way

The Hingham ‘Cast is a hyper-local, weekly podcast that looks at the pandemic through the lens of one small town: Hingham, Massachusetts.

Ally chose Captivate to host and launch The Hingham 'Cast because she was finding it hard to get over that launch hump and finally get her trailer out into the world.

Captivate made Ally's life easier by helping with a clear path to launch and making it easy to get her trailer into Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more very quickly - meaning that Ally can now focus on producing and growing the show effectively within the community!

Ally said "As a new podcaster, Captivate took away the overwhelm, the fear of technology and made it clear what to do and when.  Thankfully Captivate is so user-friendly that I managed to get my podcast launched much quicker than I expected - something I was never able to do with other hosts!"

Captivate podcaster, Ally
Sam, Captivate head of the support team

This is Sam.

Sam is the head of our international podcaster support team and will make sure we're there every time you need us.

30-Day Risk-Free Trial

  • Full use of Captivate, no features held back!
  • Create unlimited podcasts, unlimited shows and launch to Apple, Spotify, Amazon and more!
  • Complete, personal support from Sam and our friendly global team.
  • Access to our private podcasting education Facebook group and live, deep-dive Q&A sessions.
  • Brand new podcast-growth features released every Thursday!
  • No obligation to stay, at all!

Choose Your Plan

All plans include a free no-obligation 30-day trial.
You'll get unlimited access to all features from day one, with no need to upgrade (ever!)

Check out this article about why we recently decided to increase monthly download limits for each plan.

For Custom Plans or need over 300,000 downloads per month, please email [email protected] who can help.

For Custom Plans or need over 300,000 downloads per month, please email [email protected] who can help.

Did you know?

All Captivate plans feature access to every single feature, we don't make you pay extra to "unlock" things!

Start a podcast with personal help and weekly office hours

Starting a podcast is something that we can help with more than just hosting your show and giving you analytics.

That why all Captivate podcasters get access to a free, private group for safe sharing, feedback and to ask questions of each other, our expert podcasting team and where we host free, weekly office hours every single Thursday.

It's also why we run our monthly podcast growth mastermind Q&A sessions where the team digs deep into podcasting questions from you, personally.

Captivate is more than a host. It's a community of podcasters that help each other to learn, grow and succeed.

A grid showing a range of podcasts that are hosted and distributed using Captivate