Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Audiobooks.com vs BookBeat
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Audiobooks.com | BookBeat ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $14.95 | €9.99 |
| Price from | $14.95 | €9.99 |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Access model | Credits | Hour cap |
| Titles in the catalogue | 700,000 | 1,000,000Higher |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 20 to 100 |
| Catalogue languages | English, Spanish, French, Italian, German | Not confirmed |
| Keep titles after cancelling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Student discount | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Markets | Not confirmed | AT |
Same on both: Family profiles (Yes), Offline use (Yes).
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Key differences
- BookBeat scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Free trial length is higher at BookBeat: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at BookBeat: 1,000,000 vs 700,000.
- Support channels: only Audiobooks.com offers Email.
- Content types: only BookBeat offers Ebooks.
Our verdict on each
Audiobooks.com
Audiobooks.com is a straightforward choice for households that want a single audio subscription with a very large catalogue and no loss of purchased titles at renewal. The plan costs $14.95 a month, and the free trial runs 30 days before a household pays anything.
BookBeat
BookBeat suits readers in AT who want audiobooks and ebooks on a single subscription and a set monthly budget. The trade-off is the hour cap: 1,000,000 titles sit behind 20 to 100 hours of listening a month, so heavy readers should measure their habit before signing up.
Score breakdown
| Area | Audiobooks.com | BookBeat |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5The plan costs $14.95 a month, more than Audible at CAD 8.99 and more than AfriKDP at $3. | 9.3HigherMonthly plan of €9.99 and entry price of €9.99, under the category median monthly price of €11.43. |
| Offer | 9.3A 30 day trial, a catalogue of 700,000 titles, family profiles and offline listening included. | 9.3Trial of 60 days, 1,000,000 titles, family profiles, offline listening and a student discount. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.7Run by BookBeat GmbH, founded in 2015, with support running on chat and help centre. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Audiobooks.com | BookBeat |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 15 of 24 | 6 of 24 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Audiobooks.com | BookBeat |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 days | 60 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | 700,000 | 1,000,000 |
Where these facts come from
Audiobooks.com
- audiobooks.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
BookBeat
- bookbeat.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- bookbeat.at: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Audiobooks.com | BookBeat |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks | Audiobooks, EbooksCovers more |
| Legal entity | Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC | BookBeat GmbH |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Audiobooks.com | BookBeat | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 20 to 100at the median | 100 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 700,000above the median | 1,000,000highest quarter | 240,000 |
Median across 19 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Audiobooks.com
Pros
- Free trial of 30 days, longer than the 10-day median across comparable services.
- Catalogue of 700,000 titles, well above the 240,000 median for this group of services.
- Family profiles are included, so several listeners can share the plan.
Cons
- Credits rather than an hour cap, so listening is limited to what the monthly allowance buys.
- The plan price of $14.95 a month is above both AfriKDP at $3 and Audible at CAD 8.99.
- Content is limited to audiobooks.
BookBeat
Pros
- The free trial lasts 60 days, and BookBeat ranks 1 of 16 brands compared on trial length.
- The catalogue holds 1,000,000 titles, against a category median of 240,000.
- Family profiles are included, so a household can share a single subscription instead of opening separate ones.
Cons
- Support runs on chat and help centre only, with no phone line in the listed channels for anyone who prefers to talk the problem through.
- Access is metered by the hour, hour cap, with 20 to 100 hours a month, so long listening sessions have to be spread across the month.
- The plan is listed for AT only, so readers in other markets see no local price from BookBeat.
Who each suits
Audiobooks.com
Who it suits
- Households that want a shared plan across family profiles.
- Listeners who want a credit-based allowance rather than an hours limit.
- People who want a long trial before paying anything.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want ebooks as well as audiobooks, since audiobooks is the only format offered.
- Listeners who prefer an hour cap, because access runs on credits instead.
- Anyone watching the budget closely, since $14.95 is higher than AfriKDP at $3.
BookBeat
Who it suits
- Readers in AT who want audiobooks and ebooks covered by the same subscription.
- Households planning to share through family profiles and to download titles for offline listening.
- Students with a discount, who can test the service over 60 days before paying.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who would rather not count hours: BookBeat caps listening at 20 to 100 a month, and AfriKDP at $3 a month costs less for light use.
- Anyone outside AT, where Audible at CAD 8.99 a month and Readability at $19.99 a month are the listed comparisons instead.
Current offers
BookBeat
Current offer
Free trial
60 days free trial: 60 days
30 listening and reading hours included
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
Audiobooks.com
How much does an Audiobooks.com subscription cost?+
The subscription costs $14.95 a month, and the entry price is listed as $14.95. There is a single plan rather than a set of tiers, so the monthly figure is what the household pays at signup and carries over at renewal. Buying outright titles is separate from the plan.
How long is the free trial?+
The free trial lasts 30 days, which is longer than the 10-day median trial across comparable services. That gives a household enough time to judge how quickly the credit allowance is used up before deciding to continue. Trials in this category run up to 60 days at the longest.
BookBeat
What does BookBeat cost each month?+
The standard BookBeat monthly plan is €9.99, and the starting price quoted for the subscription is €9.99. They are published as separate figures, so the amount at entry and the amount that recurs each month can be weighed on their own terms.
How long is the BookBeat free trial?+
The free trial runs 60 days, and BookBeat ranks 1 of 16 brands compared on trial length. For scale, the median trial in this category runs 30 days.