Transistor vs Captivate
Which does AI actually recommend? We asked ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini the questions real buyers ask about podcast hosting.
The verdict
When buyers ask AI for recommendations, Transistor is recommended more often — scoring 28/100 vs 13/100.
Engine by engine
Transistor vs Captivate: what the data says
When buyers ask AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to recommend podcast hosting, Transistor is recommended more often than Captivate — scoring 28/100 for AI visibility versus 13/100. Transistor shows up in 40% of AI answers to real buyer questions; Captivate shows up in 20%.
The gap is widest on ChatGPT, where Transistor is clearly favoured: Transistor is recommended 40% of the time and Captivate 0%. Because each engine draws on different sources, a brand can lead on one and trail on another — which is why it pays to track all three rather than assume one result holds everywhere.
In practice, an AI assistant asked “What is the best podcast hosting platform for beginners?” is more likely to put Transistor on its shortlist. Captivate is largely invisible in AI answers for podcast hosting — and since these shortlists are increasingly where buying decisions start, that's a gap worth closing.
Frequently asked
Does AI recommend Transistor or Captivate more?
Transistor. It scores 28/100 for AI visibility versus Captivate's 13/100, based on how often ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini recommend each for podcast hosting.
Which is more visible on ChatGPT — Transistor or Captivate?
On ChatGPT specifically, Transistor is recommended 40% of the time and Captivate 0% for podcast hosting questions.
How is AI visibility measured?
Ranklisted runs the real questions buyers ask AI assistants about podcast hosting across ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, records whether each brand is recommended and where it ranks, and turns it into a 0–100 score. It's re-checked weekly.
Can Captivate improve how often AI recommends it?
Yes. AI assistants recommend brands that are described consistently across third-party "best of" lists, reviews and comparison content. Building that presence raises the score over time — you can track the change weekly.