Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Audiobooks.com vs Podimo
Audiobooks.com vs Podimo: the differences
| Compare |  Audiobooks.com |  Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $14.95 | €6.99 |
| Price from | $14.95 | €6.99 |
| Access model | Credits | Hour cap |
| Titles in the catalogue | 700,000Higher | 70,000 |
| Keep titles after cancelling | YesHas it | No |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Catalogue languages | English, Spanish, French, Italian, German | Not confirmed |
| Family profiles | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free trial length (30 days), Offline use (Yes).
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Key differences
- Podimo scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at Audiobooks.com: 700,000 vs 70,000.
- Keep titles after cancelling: only Audiobooks.com.
- Support channels: only Audiobooks.com offers Chat.
- Content types: only Podimo offers Podcasts.
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.
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 | Audiobooks.com | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5The plan costs $14.95 a month, more than Audible at CAD 8.99 and more than AfriKDP at $3. | 9.6HigherMonthly price of €6.99 and entry price of €6.99 sit well below the site median of €18.59 for monthly fees. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherA 30 day trial, a catalogue of 700,000 titles, family profiles and offline listening included. | 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. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Audiobooks.com | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Denmark |
How they place
| Ranking | Audiobooks.com | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 15 of 24 | 13 of 24 |
If neither fits
BookBeat has titles in the catalogue at 1,000,000, against 700,000 for Audiobooks.com and 70,000 for Podimo.
BookBeat reviewSources behind this comparison
Audiobooks.com
- audiobooks.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Podimo
- podimo.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Audiobooks.com | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks | Audiobooks, PodcastsCovers more |
| Legal entity | Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC | Podimo ApS |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Denmark |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Audiobooks.com | 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 | 700,000above the median | 70,000below the median | 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.