Captivate vs Transistor
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 20/100 vs 0/100.
Engine by engine
Captivate vs Transistor: 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 20/100 for AI visibility versus 0/100. Transistor shows up in 30% of AI answers to real buyer questions; Captivate shows up in 0%.
The gap is widest on Gemini, where Transistor is clearly favoured: Captivate is recommended 0% of the time and Transistor 40%. 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 presentation software for creating interactive slides?” 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 Captivate or Transistor more?
Transistor. It scores 20/100 for AI visibility versus Captivate's 0/100, based on how often ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini recommend each for podcast hosting.
Which is more visible on ChatGPT — Captivate or Transistor?
On ChatGPT specifically, Captivate is recommended 0% of the time and Transistor 20% 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.