Buzzsprout vs Captivate: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| Buzzsprout | Captivate | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | $20 per paid account referred | 25% recurring for the lifetime of each referred podcaster |
| Commission type | Flat per sale | Recurring |
| Cookie window | not stated | not stated |
| Minimum payout | not stated | not stated |
| Payout terms | Cash out via PayPal after the referral has been charged for two months | Monthly via PayPal in the first ten days of the month, after the referral's trial plus a one-month delay |
| Minimum age | not stated | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Not stated | Not stated |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubePodcastNewsletterSocial media | BlogYouTubePodcastNewsletterSocial media |
| Network | In-house | not stated |
| How to apply | Inside the app | On the company's website |
| Who can join | Requires a Buzzsprout account; attribution cookie does not expire. No paid ads, coupon sites or self-referrals; log in every 6 months to keep the affiliate account. | Sign up on the affiliate site; no other eligibility criteria are listed. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- Captivate pays recurring commissions while the customer keeps paying (check its terms for how long). Buzzsprout pays flat per sale.
How to choose
- Start with the product your audience would actually use. A fit with your audience matters more than the commission rate.
- Check that the program allows the place you post, and read its rules on paid ads and coupons.
- You can often join both. Many affiliates promote competing tools and explain who each one suits.
Who pays: each company sets and pays its own commissions and can change its terms at any time. Green Gator Affiliator does not pay, hold or guarantee any earnings. Confirm current terms on each official page before you apply. New to this? Read affiliate marketing basics.
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