Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Audible vs Legimi
Where Audible and Legimi differ
| Compare |  Audible |  Legimi |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | CA$8.99 | PLN 49.99 |
| Price from | CA$8.99 | PLN 44.99 |
| Free trial length | 30 daysHigher | 3 days |
| Access model | Credits | Unlimited |
| Markets | CA | PL, DE |
| Titles in the catalogue | Not confirmed | 240,000 |
| Keep titles after cancelling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Offline use | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Audible scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.0.
- Free trial length is higher at Audible: 30 days vs 3 days.
- Support channels: only Legimi offers Email.
- Legimi is available in 1 more country.
- Content types: only Audible offers Podcasts.
- Content types: only Legimi offers Ebooks.
- Markets: only Audible offers CA.
- Markets: only Legimi offers PL, DE.
Our verdict on each
Audible
Audible suits Canadian listeners who will work through a set number of credits, and the free trial of 30 days is long enough to finish a book before deciding. The plan costs CAD 8.99 a month, and anything you have already claimed stays in your library afterwards.
Legimi
Legimi suits readers in Poland and Germany who want unlimited access to ebooks and audiobooks, pairing a catalogue of 240,000 titles with a standard monthly price of PLN 49.99. It scores 9 on our data, and the short 3-day trial is the trade-off to weigh.
Score breakdown
| Area | Audible | Legimi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7HigherMonthly rate of CAD 8.99 and starting price of CAD 8.99 read the same, below Readability at $19.99 and Reading Eggs at £6.99. | 9.0Entry price of PLN 44.99 sits under the standard monthly price of PLN 49.99 for the same Legimi plan. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherFree trial of 30 days, titles kept after cancelling, and offline playback on a credits model. | 9.0Access is unlimited across 240,000 titles in audiobooks and ebooks, with a 3-day trial. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Audible | Legimi |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 1 of 24 | 11 of 24 |
If neither fits
BookBeat has free trial length at 60 days, against 30 days for Audible and 3 days for Legimi.
BookBeat reviewWhat we checked
Audible
- audible.ca: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- audible.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Legimi
- legimi.pl: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Audible | Legimi |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks, Podcasts | Audiobooks, Ebooks |
| Legal entity | Audible, Inc. | Legimi S.A. |
| Headquarters | United States | Poland |
| Support channels | Help centre, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Audible | Legimi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 daysat the median | 3 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | Not confirmed | 240,000at the median | 240,000 |
Median across 19 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Audible
Pros
- The free trial runs 30 days, longer than the usual window across the brands compared, so a full title can be finished before deciding.
- Titles you have already claimed stay in your library if you cancel, so purchases survive a lapse in the membership.
- Offline playback is included, which covers commutes, flights and patchy signal.
Cons
- Access runs on credits rather than unlimited listening, so playback stops once the credits are used.
- Support runs on help centre and phone only, and live chat is not among the channels.
- The plan is sold in Canada, so members in other countries need a separate regional plan.
Legimi
Pros
- Access is unlimited, so there is no hours cap to track and nothing to spend down.
- The catalogue holds 240,000 titles, which ranks 9 of 20 brands on that measure.
- Reading and listening sit in the same subscription, since the plan covers audiobooks and ebooks.
Cons
- The entry price of PLN 44.99 sits under the standard monthly price of PLN 49.99, so the lowest figure on display is not the standard rate.
- The free trial of 3 days ranks 15 of 16, at the back of the trial-length table.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre with no live chat listed, so an instant reply is not part of the mix.
Who each suits
Audible
Who it suits
- Listeners in CA who will spend credits on chosen titles each month rather than browse freely.
- Commuters and travellers, since offline playback is included.
- Readers comparing monthly rates, with the Audible plan at CAD 8.99 against Readability at $19.99.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside CA, who would need a separate regional plan.
- Bargain hunters, since AfriKDP lists $3 a month against the Audible plan at CAD 8.99.
- Listeners who want unlimited access, since the Audible plan runs on credits.
Legimi
Who it suits
- Readers in Poland and Germany (PL and DE) who want one subscription covering reading and listening.
- Catalogue browsers who care about breadth, since 240,000 titles sit under unlimited access.
- Anyone who prefers to pick up the phone, since email, phone and help centre includes it.
Who should look elsewhere
- Audible, for readers who only want to listen and would rather weigh a monthly figure of CAD 8.99.
- Readability, for readers who want a second monthly reading price of $19.99 to set against PLN 49.99.
- AfriKDP, for readers who want another price point, at $3 a month, outside the Polish and German footprint.
Current offers
Audible
Current offer
Free trial
Try one month free then $8.99 per month: 30 days free
New customers only. $8.99/month plus tax after 30 days. Cancel anytime. Quebec residents not eligible for trial memberships.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Audible | Legimi |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Poland | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Audible
What does the Audible plan cost a month?+
The Audible plan is listed at CAD 8.99 a month, and the Audible plan's starting price is CAD 8.99. Both figures read the same, so the rate met when you join is the rate that continues while the membership runs. Prices are set in Canadian dollars, which is worth remembering when comparing against services quoted in other currencies.
Does the price change after the free trial ends?+
No lower entry rate is listed: the Audible plan's monthly price of CAD 8.99 and its starting price of CAD 8.99 are the same figure, so the free trial of 30 days is the only discount on record. Once it ends the membership continues at the standard monthly rate, and access then depends on how many credits you spend.
Legimi
How much does Legimi cost each month?+
Legimi's standard monthly plan is priced at PLN 49.99, and its entry price is PLN 44.99. The entry figure sits under the standard monthly rate, so the number to plan a budget around is PLN 49.99. Both amounts belong to the same Legimi plan.
Does Legimi offer a free trial?+
Yes, Legimi offers a free trial of 3 days. That is a short window for judging narration quality and how often you actually read before paying. It is the main thing to weigh against the longer trials common elsewhere in this category.