Compare Captivate and Transistor 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$19/month
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 CaptivateTransistor
Star Rating
(30)5.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$19/month
Learn more about TransistorSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Transistor excels in ease of use with a perfect score of 10.0, while Captivate, with a score of 8.9, has been noted to have a steeper learning curve, particularly for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Transistor's unlimited uploads feature is highly rated at 9.7, making it a favorite among podcasters who need to upload frequently, whereas Captivate's score of 8.8 indicates some limitations that users have found frustrating.
- G2 users highlight that Transistor offers superior podcast tools, particularly with its tagging feature rated at 9.7, which allows for better organization of episodes, while Captivate's tagging feature only scores 6.9, leading to user dissatisfaction.
- Users on G2 appreciate Transistor's custom branding capabilities, scoring 9.2, which allows for a more personalized podcast experience, compared to Captivate's score of 8.1, where users feel the branding options are less flexible.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms have similar scores for unlimited bandwidth (8.3), but Transistor's overall performance rating of 9.7 is higher than Captivate's 9.0, indicating a more reliable experience for users.
- Users say that Transistor's quality of support, rated at 9.6, is a significant advantage, as many users have reported quick and helpful responses, while Captivate's support, rated at 9.1, has received mixed reviews regarding response times.
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Podcast Hosting
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Captivate
No pricing availableTransistor
Starter
$19
/month
Manage unlimited podcasts, 1-click submit to Apple, Spotify, Google, advanced analytics, podcast website.
- Host unlimited podcasts
Free Trial
Captivate
No trial information availableTransistor
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
10
9.9
13
Ease of Use
8.9
9
10.0
13
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
10.0
11
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
10.0
9
Quality of Support
9.1
9
9.6
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
10.0
8
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
10
10.0
11
Features by Category
Internet
8.8
8
9.7
6
7.3
8
8.3
5
8.3
7
8.3
5
9.2
6
8.6
6
Podcast Tools
6.9
6
9.7
5
7.7
8
8.9
6
8.1
8
9.2
6
Customization
9.2
6
8.6
6
7.7
8
8.9
6
8.1
8
9.2
6
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
8.3
5
8.3
7
8.3
5
6.9
6
9.7
5
9.0
8
9.7
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Captivate and Transistor are categorized as Podcast Hosting
Unique Categories
Captivate has no unique categories
Transistor has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Captivate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Transistor
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%
Computer Software
33.3%
Online Media
7.4%
Media Production
7.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
7.4%
Other
37.0%
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.
Transistor
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jonathan B.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
You can quickly get a podcast online and distributed. You can have as many podcasts as you like. Some hosts charge per podcast. You get access to a website for your podcast if you wish.
Most Helpful Critical 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
Jonathan B.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
You can quickly get a podcast online and distributed. You can have as many podcasts as you like. Some hosts charge per podcast. You get access to a website for your podcast if you wish.
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.
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