1. Libro.fm
- Founders: Mark Pearson and Matt Todd
- Founded Year: 2014
- Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, USA
- Product Categories: Audiobooks
- Description: Libro.fm is an audiobook service that partners with independent bookstores, allowing users to support local businesses with each purchase.
- Key Features:
- Monthly subscription model similar to Audible
- Wide selection of audiobooks across genres
- Supports over 1,000 independent bookstores
- DRM-free audiobooks for flexible listening
- User-friendly app for seamless listening
2. Audiobooks.com
- Founders: Chris and David Buzzetta
- Founded Year: 2011
- Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
- Product Categories: Audiobooks
- Description: Audiobooks.com offers a vast library of audiobooks with a monthly subscription, providing users with credits to redeem for titles.
- Key Features:
- Extensive catalog of over 450,000 titles
- Monthly subscription with one credit per month
- VIP Rewards program for additional discounts
- User-friendly app with offline listening
- Supports multiple devices for seamless listening
3. Everand (formerly Scribd)
- Founders: Trip Adler, Jared Friedman, and Tikhon Bernstam
- Founded Year: 2007
- Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA
- Product Categories: Audiobooks, eBooks, Magazines, Documents
- Description: Everand is a subscription service offering unlimited access to audiobooks, eBooks, and more, catering to diverse reading preferences.
- Key Features:
- Unlimited access to audiobooks and eBooks
- Monthly subscription model
- Personalized recommendations
- Supports multiple devices for seamless reading and listening
- Access to a wide range of genres and titles
4. Libby by OverDrive
- Founders: Steve Potash
- Founded Year: 1986
- Headquarters: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Product Categories: eBooks, Audiobooks
- Description: Libby is a free app that allows users to borrow audiobooks and eBooks from their local libraries, offering a vast collection at no cost.
- Key Features:
- Free access to audiobooks and eBooks
- Integration with local libraries
- User-friendly app with offline listening
- Supports multiple devices for seamless reading and listening
- Access to a wide range of genres and titles
5. Hoopla
- Founders: Jeff Jankowski
- Founded Year: 2005
- Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Product Categories: Audiobooks, eBooks, Movies, Music
- Description: Hoopla is a digital media service offering free access to audiobooks, eBooks, movies, and music through participating libraries.
- Key Features:
- Free access to audiobooks, eBooks, movies, and music
- Integration with local libraries
- User-friendly app with offline listening
- Supports multiple devices for seamless media consumption
- Access to a wide range of genres and titles
6. Spotify
- Founders: Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon
- Founded Year: 2006
- Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
- Product Categories: Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks
- Description: Spotify is a streaming service that offers music, podcasts, and a selection of audiobooks, providing users with diverse audio content.
- Key Features:
- Access to a vast library of music and podcasts
- Selection of audiobooks available to Premium subscribers
- Personalized playlists and recommendations
- User-friendly app with offline listening
- Supports multiple devices for seamless listening
7. Chirp
- Founders: Chris and David Buzzetta
- Founded Year: 2019
- Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
- Product Categories: Audiobooks
- Description: Chirp offers limited-time deals on audiobooks, allowing users to purchase titles at discounted prices without a subscription.
- Key Features:
- No subscription required
- Limited-time deals on popular audiobooks
- Frequent new deals on audiobooks
- DRM-free audiobooks
- Wide selection of genres
8. Google Play Books
- Founders: Google Inc.
- Founded Year: 2006
- Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
- Product Categories: eBooks, Audiobooks, Magazines
- Description: Google Play Books offers a broad range of audiobooks for purchase without a subscription. It provides users with a seamless experience across devices and integrates with Google’s ecosystem.
- Key Features:
- No subscription required for audiobooks
- Pay-per-book model for flexibility
- Supports audiobooks across various genres
- Integration with Google Assistant for hands-free listening
- Offline listening support
9. Downpour
- Founders: Unknown
- Founded Year: 2009
- Headquarters: United States
- Product Categories: Audiobooks
- Description: Downpour is an audiobook platform that allows users to rent or purchase audiobooks with no subscription model, offering both physical and digital options.
- Key Features:
- Audiobook rental or purchase options
- Wide catalog with popular and niche titles
- No subscription required
- App supports offline listening
- Audio formats compatible with a range of devices
10. Storytel
- Founders: Jonas Tellander and Jonas Leksell
- Founded Year: 2005
- Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
- Product Categories: Audiobooks, eBooks, Podcasts
- Description: Storytel is a leading audiobook and eBook streaming service with a subscription model, offering unlimited access to a wide library of content across genres. It is available in several countries.
- Key Features:
- Unlimited audiobook and eBook streaming with a subscription
- Wide selection of books in multiple languages
- Personalized recommendations
- Support for podcasts
- Offline listening capability
