Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Audible vs Reading Eggs
Audible vs Reading Eggs: the differences
| Compare |  Audible |  Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | CA$8.99 | £6.99 |
| Price from | CA$8.99 | £6.99 |
| Access model | Credits | Unlimited |
| Markets | CA | GB |
| Titles in the catalogue | Not confirmed | 4,000 |
| Keep titles after cancelling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Family profiles | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Offline use | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free trial length (30 days).
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Key differences
- Audible scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Support channels: only Reading Eggs offers Email.
- Content types: only Audible offers Podcasts.
- Content types: only Reading Eggs offers Ebooks.
- Markets: only Audible offers CA.
- Markets: only Reading Eggs offers GB.
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.
Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs is a children's reading subscription built for families rather than adult learners, with £54.99 a year covering the household and a library of 4,000 titles. The 30 days free trial and 30 days money-back period make it a low risk way to see whether a child keeps reading.
Score breakdown
| Area | Audible | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9.5Entry at £6.99 and yearly at £54.99 rank near the top, with £6.99 a month. |
| Offer | 9.3Free trial of 30 days, titles kept after cancelling, and offline playback on a credits model. | 9.3Family profiles, a kids version, assessments and 4,000 titles on unlimited access in one family subscription. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Audible | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 1 of 24 | 4 of 24 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Audible | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Australia |
What we checked
Audible
- audible.ca: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- audible.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Reading Eggs
- readingeggs.co.uk: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Audible | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks, Podcasts | Ebooks, Audiobooks |
| Legal entity | Audible, Inc. | Blake eLearning Pty Limited |
| Headquarters | United States | Australia |
| Support channels | Help centre, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Online courses
| Fact | Audible | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Price per year | Not confirmed | £54.99 |
| Free tier | Not confirmed | No |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Platform type | Not confirmed | Subscription |
| Graded assessments | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Team plan | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Audible | Reading Eggs | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | Not confirmed | 4,000lowest quarter | 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.
Reading Eggs
Pros
- A free trial of 30 days and a money-back period of 30 days let a family use the service properly before deciding to keep paying.
- The library covers 4,000 titles as ebooks and audiobooks, with unlimited access under a single plan.
- Family profiles, a family subscription and a kids version cover a whole household, and a team plan is offered for larger groups.
Cons
- There is no free tier, so the 30 days free trial is the only look before a payment is due.
- Entry at £6.99 sits above phase-6 and Bunpro, which list €0 and $0, so a family wanting a book library still pays to start.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with no live chat or community forum in the list, so a question sent late waits for a reply.
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.
Reading Eggs
Who it suits
- Households with several children who want reading practice and a story library in a single subscription, priced at £54.99 a year.
- Parents in the UK who want to look before committing, since phase-6 and Bunpro both start free and Reading Eggs does not, though its 30 days refund window offsets that.
- Families who read aloud together at home, because speech recognition and assessments sit inside the app rather than being left to a live tutor.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone whose goal is an adult spoken language rather than a children's library, since SpanishPod101 starts at $4 and Reading Eggs is built around a kids version and family profiles.
- Learners who insist on starting at no cost, because phase-6 and Bunpro both list free entry prices while Reading Eggs opens at £6.99.
- People outside GB, where the listed price and the money-back period do not apply.
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
Reading Eggs
Current offer
Free trial
30 days FREE access to Reading Eggs: 30 days
This offer is only available to new customers.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Audible | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Reading Eggs
How much does Reading Eggs cost?+
The family subscription is listed at £6.99 a month and £54.99 for a year, with entry at £6.99. Taking the yearly figure rather than paying monthly costs less across the same stretch of time, and both are the renewal prices to budget for once the trial ends.
Is there a free version of Reading Eggs?+
There is no free tier, so nothing stays available once a trial ends without a payment. The free trial lasts 30 days and the money-back period is 30 days, which lets a family use the whole trial, decide it is not working, and still claim the fee back inside that window.