Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Audiobooks.com vs storytel
Audiobooks.com vs storytel: the differences
| Compare |  Audiobooks.com |  storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $14.95 | SEK 169 |
| Price from | $14.95 | SEK 99 |
| Access model | Credits | Hour cap |
| Titles in the catalogue | 700,000 | 1,500,000Higher |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 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 | BE, BG, EE, FI, FR, DE, IS, IT, NL, NO, PL, ES, SE, TR, IN, ID, SG, KR, TH, BR, CL, CO, MX, EG, IL, SA, AE |
Same on both: Free trial length (30 days), Family profiles (Yes), Offline use (Yes).
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Key differences
- storytel scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at storytel: 1,500,000 vs 700,000.
- Support channels: only Audiobooks.com offers Email, Chat.
- Content types: only storytel offers Ebooks, 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.
storytel
Storytel suits households that read and listen together, with family profiles, offline listening and a catalogue of 1,500,000 titles in one subscription. Readers who want a cheaper single-user plan should compare AfriKDP first, since the monthly fee of SEK 169 sits high for one person.
Score breakdown
| Area | Audiobooks.com | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5The plan costs $14.95 a month, more than Audible at CAD 8.99 and more than AfriKDP at $3. | 8.8HigherThe subscription starts at SEK 99 and lists at SEK 169, above $3 and $19.99. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherA 30 day trial, a catalogue of 700,000 titles, family profiles and offline listening included. | 9.2A catalogue of 1,500,000 titles, a 30 days free trial and a 100 hour cap in one plan. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Audiobooks.com | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Sweden |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Audiobooks.com | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 15 of 24 | 14 of 24 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Audiobooks.com | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 days | 30 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | 700,000 | 1,500,000 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Audiobooks.com | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks | Audiobooks, Ebooks, PodcastsCovers more |
| Legal entity | Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC | Storytel AB (publ) |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Sweden |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Audiobooks.com | storytel | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 100at the median | 100 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 700,000above the median | 1,500,000highest 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.
storytel
Pros
- A catalogue of 1,500,000 titles, first among the brands compared here on size.
- Family profiles are included, so several people can use one account.
- Offline downloads are available for travel and commutes.
Cons
- The monthly price of SEK 169 is higher than $3 at the same billing rhythm.
- Access is limited by a 100 hour cap rather than running without limits.
- Support runs on help centre only, with no live contact 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.
storytel
Who it suits
- Households that share one account through family profiles
- Listeners who want audiobooks, ebooks and podcasts in the same app
- Readers who plan around a listening allowance rather than unlimited access
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants unlimited listening, since access sits under a 100 hour cap
- Readers who want live phone support, as support runs on help centre only
- Price-first single users who may find $3 easier to justify
Country by country
| Country | Audiobooks.com | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
| Colombia | No | Yes |
| Egypt | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
8 of 27 countries where either is available.
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.
storytel
How much does Storytel cost a month?+
The standard plan is billed at SEK 169 each month, with a lower entry plan starting at SEK 99. Both prices cover the full catalogue of 1,500,000 titles and the family profiles feature, so the tier mainly changes how much you can listen rather than what you can read.
Is there a free trial?+
Yes, Storytel offers a free trial of 30 days. That trial ranks third among the 16 brands compared on this measure, which makes it one of the longer evaluation windows in this category. The trial is long enough to test both the 100 hour cap and the app before the first payment.