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Your shortlist	HostingCaptivate
General starting cost	From $204/yr
Billing and eligibility	View recorded plans (6) Personal — $19.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Personal — $204.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-05 Professional — $49.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Professional — $528.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-05 Business — $99.00/monthSource · 2026-09-05 Business — $1,080.00/year paid upfrontSource · 2026-09-05
Shows on entry plan	Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05
Upload allowance	Not specified in this comparisonSource · 2026-09-05
Download allowance	30,000/monthSource · 2026-09-05
Pricing model	Priced by monthly downloadsSource · 2026-09-05
The verdict	Unlimited audio shows on a download-based plan, with separate costs for some video services.
Free tier	No free tier listed. A trial may be available.
Best for	Hosts and small networks who want one home for many shows, strong help, and a way to drop a promo or ad into old episodes without re-editing them.
Not the best fit	Anyone who needs a lasting free plan. Also shows that already get huge download counts unless they are ready for a custom quote.
The gotcha	No forever-free plan. You pay by how many downloads you get.
Public plans	Read public plan notes Personal$19 a month, or $204 a year. Up to 30,000 downloads a month. Unlimited shows and uploads. Professional$49 a month, or $528 a year. Up to 150,000 downloads a month. Business$99 a month, or $1,080 a year. Up to 300,000 downloads a month.
Pricing notes	Official audio plans FAQ: Personal $19/month or $204/year; Professional $49/month or $528/year; Business $99/month or $1,080/year. Downloads are shared across unlimited shows. Apple HLS video is a separate add-on at $12/month per show including 1,000 video downloads; additional delivery charges may apply. Check current trial and add-on terms.
Category	Hosting
Tool type	Podcast hosting
Also listed in	Monetization
Revenue methods	Ads and sponsorships, Memberships and private feeds, Listener support
Monetization requirements	Check marketplace and membership requirements. Announced or beta production tools are not treated as generally available categories.
Price checked	2026-09-05
Next step	Visit Captivate