Captivate

Captivate is a podcasts, radio & distribution product operated by Captivate Audio Limited. This 2026 review covers the operator background, the current tier ladder and the buying signals to weigh before subscribing. The service competes in the podcasts, radio & distribution category against regional and global alternatives, and the practical decision usually comes down to feature mix, regional availability and renewal economics rather than headline price alone.

Quick facts

• Operator: Captivate Audio Limited
• Headquarters: Loughborough, United Kingdom
• Public-market status: privately held UK podcast-hosting platform
• Founded: 2018 (founded by Mark Asquith)
• Category: podcasts, radio & distribution
• Current tiers: Personal / Professional / Business
• Anchor price (2026): Personal GBP 17/month, Professional GBP 35/month, Business GBP 90/month

What is Captivate?

Captivate is a radio and podcast subscription combining live broadcast streams with an on-demand catalog of operator-produced shows. Its product surface covers live radio streams from the operator's stations alongside on-demand podcast catalog, with the recurring subscription paid through the operator's direct billing or partner-billing surfaces. Customers buy a tier matching their usage profile; the entry tier is suitable for testing the product and higher tiers add features such as mobile and web apps.

Why choose Captivate

Operator and ecosystem context

Captivate is run by Captivate Audio Limited out of Loughborough, United Kingdom, established 2018 (founded by Mark Asquith). That matters because the podcasts, radio & distribution category is increasingly consolidated and the operator's ownership structure (public vs. private, parent group, regulatory footprint) shapes how aggressively the product is supported and how stable the subscription terms are over multi-year renewals.

Plan structure and pricing tiers

The tier ladder splits across Personal for testing the service, Professional for everyday use, and Business for power users or households. Anchor pricing for 2026: Personal GBP 17/month, Professional GBP 35/month, Business GBP 90/month. Consult Subger's true-price tracker for Captivate for all-in renewal costs after taxes and FX conversion.

Radio and podcast features

Beyond the headline features, the 2025-2026 differentiator for Captivate is 2024-2025 continued growth as a leading podcast-hosting platform for indie podcasters with built-in monetisation and growth analytics. That gives the subscription a credible roadmap for the year ahead and distinguishes it from operators running their podcasts, radio & distribution catalog on autopilot.

Captivate features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• live radio streams from the operator's stations
• on-demand podcast catalog
• mobile and web apps
• Chromecast and AirPlay support
• listen-again / catch-up for missed shows
• podcast subscriptions and playlists

Buyers should treat this list as a baseline for Captivate in the podcasts, radio & distribution category — confirm specific feature availability for your region on the operator's site, since features and tier names vary between countries.

Captivate pricing in 2026

Reference pricing for Captivate in 2026: Personal GBP 17/month, Professional GBP 35/month, Business GBP 90/month. The tier ladder typically looks like:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost (taxes, FX conversion, promotional first-period anchors that step up at renewal):

Captivate apps and platform support

Surface availability for Captivate can vary by region and tier — confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Captivate fits

Captivate is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Listeners who want their favourite local radio brand on mobile plus on-demand podcast access — the core target audience for the product.
• The category-focused subscriber who specifically wants live radio streams from the operator's stations from a podcasts, radio & distribution operator rather than a generalist platform.
• The household subscriber evaluating the tier ladder (Personal / Professional / Business) and willing to pay up for on-demand podcast catalog.
• The cross-device user who needs apps across the surfaces listed above plus a credible upgrade path as new devices are added.
• The price-sensitive shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Captivate and who runs it?

Captivate is a podcasts, radio & distribution product operated by Captivate Audio Limited headquartered in Loughborough, United Kingdom, founded 2018 (founded by Mark Asquith). It is sold via direct subscription on the operator's website and apps, with payments processed through the operator's billing surfaces.

How much does Captivate cost in 2026?

Current tiers are Personal, Professional, Business. Anchor reference pricing for 2026: Personal GBP 17/month, Professional GBP 35/month, Business GBP 90/month. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site before committing, since promotional cycles and FX conversion can shift the all-in renewal cost.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Captivate?

There is no perpetual free tier listed publicly for the standard Captivate subscription; the operator may run introductory promotions periodically. Check the live signup page for current trial promotions.

Where is Captivate available?

Availability follows the operator's licensing and service footprint anchored on Loughborough, United Kingdom. Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing, especially for products that have country-specific catalog or pricing rules.

What 2025-2026 features set Captivate apart right now?

The current 2025-2026 differentiator is 2024-2025 continued growth as a leading podcast-hosting platform for indie podcasters with built-in monetisation and growth analytics. Together with the headline features listed above, that gives buyers a concrete signal that the subscription is being actively developed rather than coasting on a legacy catalog.

Which devices and platforms does Captivate support?

Coverage spans the surfaces shown in the platform table above. The current mobile, web and (where applicable) Smart TV or partner apps are the recommended way to consume the service; older devices may be deprecated in successive releases as the operator focuses engineering effort on supported platforms.

How do I cancel Captivate?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for Captivate walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Captivate offer a family or multi-user plan?

Family or multi-account structures depend on the tier. The Business tier commonly adds multi-profile or multi-device support; the entry Personal tier may restrict simultaneous usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing to annual billing.

Is Captivate worth it compared to podcasts, radio & distribution alternatives?

Value depends on three factors: the specific feature mix you'll use (see the features list above), the regional price after taxes (Subger's true-price tracker for Captivate reconciles the headline price with the actual all-in renewal cost), and the credibility of the operator's 2025-2026 roadmap. Buyers should weigh these together rather than relying on headline price alone.

How can I track price changes for Captivate?

Subger's renewal tracker for Captivate records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Captivate

Confirm the current regional price on the operator's site (Personal GBP 17/month, Professional GBP 35/month, Business GBP 90/month), choose the tier that matches your usage (Personal, Professional are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Captivate for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

Related Subger guides

• Cancel Captivate guide
• Latest Captivate deals
• Captivate promo codes
• Captivate true price and renewal tracker
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