Libsyn
$96/yr
53% less than Captivate
Captivate vs Libsyn
Price, free plan and alternatives, side by side
The comparison in short
- Captivateno free plan
- Libsynno free plan
Captivate, Libsyn
Worth subscribing
On price, Libsyn wins.
Side-by-side comparison
| APPLICATION | CaptivateAudio & video | LibsynAudio & video |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly billing | $19/mo$19Personal | $8/mo$8Bare essentials ($8 plan) |
| Per year | $204/yrannual plan · −11% | $96/yr |
| Billing model | Flat subscription | Flat subscription |
| Free tier | no free tier | no free tier; every paid plan has a 30-day trial requiring a card |
| Additional costs | There is no per-download overage charge, but exceeding the plan's download limit for 2 consecutive months triggers a required upgrade; students, educational organizations, registered charities and nonprofits can receive 25% off after contacting support. | Plans meter newly uploaded audio each month; advanced professional features and enterprise service are custom-priced. |
| Can you rebuild it? | Worth subscribingnot a true replacement; consolation build in one to two days | Worth subscribingnot a true replacement; consolation build in one to two days |
| Free alternatives | +2 | |
| Checked on | 10/20/2026 | 10/20/2026 |
| Buy on the official site | Buy View app page | Buy View app page |
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