Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Audible vs Podimo
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Audible |  Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | CA$8.99 | €6.99 |
| Price from | CA$8.99 | €6.99 |
| Access model | Credits | Hour cap |
| Keep titles after cancelling | YesHas it | No |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Titles in the catalogue | Not confirmed | 70,000 |
| Markets | CA | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free trial length (30 days), Offline use (Yes).
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Key differences
- Audible scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.0.
- Keep titles after cancelling: only Audible.
- Support channels: only Audible offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Podimo offers Email.
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.
Podimo
Podimo suits listeners who want a cheap audio subscription rather than a permanent library, since the monthly fee of €6.99 buys a fixed 20 hours of listening each month. Readers who want to keep what they bought, or who prefer buying titles outright, should look at Audible instead.
Score breakdown
| Area | Audible | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9.6Monthly price of €6.99 and entry price of €6.99 sit well below the site median of €18.59 for monthly fees. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherFree trial of 30 days, titles kept after cancelling, and offline playback on a credits model. | 8.8Catalogue of 70,000 titles, a free trial of 30 days and an hours cap of 20 hours per month. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.3Operated by Podimo ApS in DK, with support limited to email and help centre and no keep after cancel. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Audible | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Denmark |
How they place
| Ranking | Audible | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 1 of 24 | 13 of 24 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Audible | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks, Podcasts | Audiobooks, Podcasts |
| Legal entity | Audible, Inc. | Podimo ApS |
| Headquarters | United States | Denmark |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Phone | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Audible | Podimo | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 20lowest quarter | 100 |
| Titles in the catalogue | Not confirmed | 70,000below 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.
Podimo
Pros
- Monthly price of €6.99 and an entry price of €6.99 keep the cost low for a subscription in this group
- A free trial of 30 days is long enough to judge the catalogue before paying
- The catalogue of 70,000 titles covers audiobooks and podcasts under one subscription
Cons
- Access is capped at 20 hours a month, so longer listeners must wait for the cap to reset
- Nothing is kept after cancel, so downloaded titles are lost when the subscription ends
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no live channel listed
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.
Podimo
Who it suits
- Listeners who want podcasts and audiobooks in one app without buying titles one by one
- People who listen inside a fixed monthly window and can pace their hours
- Anyone who wants to test an audio subscription with a long free trial before paying
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want to keep bought titles after ending a subscription, where Audible suits buying outright
- Listeners who want unlimited monthly hours, since the cap here is 20
- Anyone who prefers a paid reading tutor service, since Readability sits at $19.99 for monthly access
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 | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
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.
Podimo
How much does Podimo cost each month?+
The Podimo monthly plan is priced at €6.99, and the figure listed as the price from is €6.99. Both are quoted in the plan's own currency rather than a converted local amount, so the amount billed outside that market can move with exchange rates. Neither figure is a one-off charge.
Is there a free trial before the first payment?+
Yes, the free trial runs for 30 days, which is a full month of access before billing starts. That is a generous trial by the standards of this category, where the group median sits at 10 days. It gives enough time to try the audiobooks and podcast side of the catalogue.