Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Audiobooks.com vs Nextory
Audiobooks.com vs Nextory: the differences
| Compare |  Audiobooks.com |  Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $14.95 | SEK 129 |
| Price from | $14.95 | SEK 89 |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 42 daysHigher |
| Access model | Credits | Hour cap |
| Titles in the catalogue | 700,000 | 1,400,000Higher |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 30 |
| Catalogue languages | English, Spanish, French, Italian, German | Not confirmed |
| Keep titles after cancelling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | FR, BE, NL, DE, SE, NO, DK, CH, FI, AT, ES |
Same on both: Family profiles (Yes), Offline use (Yes).
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Key differences
- Nextory scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Free trial length is higher at Nextory: 42 days vs 30 days.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at Nextory: 1,400,000 vs 700,000.
- Support channels: only Audiobooks.com offers Email, Chat.
- Content types: only Nextory 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.
Nextory
Nextory suits readers who want a single subscription covering audiobooks and ebooks, with family profiles and offline listening included. Its catalogue of 1,400,000 titles gives you plenty to browse, though readers who listen hard should weigh the hour cap before they start.
Score breakdown
| Area | Audiobooks.com | Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5The plan costs $14.95 a month, more than Audible at CAD 8.99 and more than AfriKDP at $3. | 9.2HigherThe starting price of SEK 89 and the monthly price of SEK 129 both sit in the middle of the compared field. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherA 30 day trial, a catalogue of 700,000 titles, family profiles and offline listening included. | 9.1Content types cover audiobooks and ebooks, the cap sits at 30 hours, and family profiles and offline listening are included. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Audiobooks.com | Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 15 of 24 | 9 of 24 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Audiobooks.com | Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 days | 42 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | 700,000 | 1,400,000 |
Also worth a look
Everand has titles in the catalogue at 1,500,000, against 700,000 for Audiobooks.com and 1,400,000 for Nextory.
Everand reviewWhat we checked
Audiobooks.com
- audiobooks.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Nextory
- support.nextory.se: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- nextory.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Audiobooks.com | Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks | Audiobooks, EbooksCovers more |
| Legal entity | Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Audiobooks.com | Nextory | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 daysat the median | 42 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 30below the median | 100 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 700,000above the median | 1,400,000highest 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.
Nextory
Pros
- A free trial of 42 days is long enough to finish a title and start another before you pay.
- The catalogue of 1,400,000 titles ranks at position 3 among 20 brands compared.
- Content types include audiobooks and ebooks, so a title that outlasts a commute can move to reading and the bill stays the same.
Cons
- Access is hour-capped at 30 hours, so heavy listeners will reach the ceiling while light readers pay for headroom they never use.
- Support runs on help centre only, so billing and account questions go through written help rather than a live line.
- The starting price of SEK 89 ranks at position 9 among 24 brands compared, so entry is not among the cheapest offers in the group.
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.
Nextory
Who it suits
- Readers who want a single account covering both audiobooks and ebooks instead of paying for separate services.
- Households that want separate family profiles, with each reader keeping their own history on a shared plan.
- Commuters and travellers who want offline downloads from a wide shelf rather than streaming on a patchy connection.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who would rather hold a monthly rate in another currency: Audible is listed at CAD 8.99 a month, so the comparison skips the krona conversion.
- Anyone who plans to listen far past the 30 hour cap: Readability, listed at $19.99 a month, is worth a look if reading is the main habit.
- Readers on a tight monthly budget: AfriKDP, listed at $3 a month, is the lowest monthly figure among the alternatives listed here.
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.
Nextory
How much does Nextory cost?+
Nextory quotes a starting price of SEK 89 and a monthly price of SEK 129, both in Swedish kronor. The starting price is the number you meet first, and the monthly price is the rate that keeps running after the trial ends. Weight the monthly figure more heavily, since that is what pays for continued listening.
Is there a free trial, and how long does it last?+
The free trial runs 42 days. That is long enough to finish a full audiobook, start a second and get a feel for the hour cap before you pay. Plan what you listen to during it, and check the monthly price of SEK 129 early, so the end of the trial is not a surprise.