Compare Captivate and PodBean 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Captivate
Star Rating
(13)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CaptivatePodBean
Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PodBeanSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that PodBean excels in unlimited uploads and bandwidth, both rated at 10.0, making it a strong choice for those who prioritize storage capabilities. In contrast, Captivate's unlimited downloads score lower at 7.3, which may limit users who need extensive distribution options.
- Reviewers mention that Captivate has a higher quality of support, rated at 9.1 compared to PodBean's 8.1. This suggests that users may find more responsive assistance and resources when using Captivate, which can be crucial for troubleshooting and maximizing the software's potential.
- G2 users highlight that PodBean's ease of setup is rated at 9.3, indicating a user-friendly onboarding process. Captivate, however, does not have a score listed for this category, which may suggest a more complex setup experience for new users.
- Users on G2 note that Captivate shines in product direction with a perfect score of 10.0, indicating a strong vision for future updates and features. In contrast, PodBean's score of 6.1 suggests that users may feel less confident about the platform's long-term development.
- Reviewers mention that PodBean's tagging feature is rated at 6.9, which may limit users' ability to organize and categorize their content effectively. Captivate does not have a specific score for this feature, but its overall higher ratings in user engagement tools suggest better content management capabilities.
- Users say that while both platforms cater to small businesses, PodBean has a slightly larger market segment representation at 83.3% compared to Captivate's 75.0%. This could indicate that PodBean is more tailored to the needs of small business users, potentially offering features that resonate more with this demographic.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Captivate
No pricing availablePodBean
No pricing availableFree Trial
Captivate
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
10
8.8
18
Ease of Use
8.9
9
8.8
18
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.3
7
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.7
5
Quality of Support
9.1
9
8.1
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
10.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
10
6.1
15
Features by Category
Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Internet
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
10.0
5
8.3
7
10.0
5
9.2
6
Not enough data
Podcast Tools
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Customization
9.2
6
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Monetization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Functionality
7.3
8
10.0
5
8.3
7
10.0
5
6.9
6
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Captivate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PodBean
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Professional Training & Coaching
16.7%
Media Production
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Information Services
8.3%
Other
50.0%
Entertainment
12.5%
Religious Institutions
8.3%
Online Media
8.3%
Media Production
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Other
54.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Captivate
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michele O.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
- Clear rates and inclusions - Support for multiple podcasts (on a single rate) and collaborators - Resources, documentation, and seminars that help creators to improve and grow - Intuitive UI - Support for podcast prefixes for third-party analytics
Most Helpful Critical Review
Rahul P.
Verified User in Information Services
Application was hanging in between, so sometime needed start the application again. Special pricing with different categories need to added properly.
PodBean
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Ease of Use, customer service, dashboard is easy to navigate and support is prompt and helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Brian S.
Verified User in Computer Software
Everything. I told them I had a lot of content I need to upload and they told me I could do it via FTP. I told them I would need their system to extract the ID3 metadata from files while creating episodes and they ASSURED me that it can. It can't. I spent a...
Michele O.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
- Clear rates and inclusions - Support for multiple podcasts (on a single rate) and collaborators - Resources, documentation, and seminars that help creators to improve and grow - Intuitive UI - Support for podcast prefixes for third-party analytics
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Ease of Use, customer service, dashboard is easy to navigate and support is prompt and helpful
Rahul P.
Verified User in Information Services
Application was hanging in between, so sometime needed start the application again. Special pricing with different categories need to added properly.
Brian S.
Verified User in Computer Software
Everything. I told them I had a lot of content I need to upload and they told me I could do it via FTP. I told them I would need their system to extract the ID3 metadata from files while creating episodes and they ASSURED me that it can. It can't. I spent a...
Discussions
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If I subscribe to the annual plan, what happens if I need to cancel before one year is up?
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According to Podbean's account cancellation page as of Sept. 2019, if you close an annual account, you have an option to keep the account active until the...Read more
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