Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
BookBeat vs Legimi
Where BookBeat and Legimi differ
| Compare | BookBeat ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Legimi |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | €9.99 | PLN 49.99 |
| Price from | €9.99 | PLN 44.99 |
| Free trial length | 60 daysHigher | 3 days |
| Access model | Hour cap | Unlimited |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,000,000Higher | 240,000 |
| Markets | AT | PL, DE |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | 20 to 100 | Not confirmed |
| Family profiles | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Offline use | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Student discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- BookBeat scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Free trial length is higher at BookBeat: 60 days vs 3 days.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at BookBeat: 1,000,000 vs 240,000.
- Support channels: only BookBeat offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Legimi offers Email, Phone.
- Markets: only BookBeat offers AT.
- Markets: only Legimi offers PL, DE.
Our verdict on each
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.
Legimi
Legimi suits readers in Poland and Germany who want unlimited access to ebooks and audiobooks, pairing a catalogue of 240,000 titles with a standard monthly price of PLN 49.99. It scores 9 on our data, and the short 3-day trial is the trade-off to weigh.
Score breakdown
| Area | BookBeat | Legimi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherMonthly plan of €9.99 and entry price of €9.99, under the category median monthly price of €11.43. | 9.0Entry price of PLN 44.99 sits under the standard monthly price of PLN 49.99 for the same Legimi plan. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherTrial of 60 days, 1,000,000 titles, family profiles, offline listening and a student discount. | 9.0Access is unlimited across 240,000 titles in audiobooks and ebooks, with a 3-day trial. |
| Trust | 8.7Run by BookBeat GmbH, founded in 2015, with support running on chat and help centre. | Not confirmed |
How the counts compare
| Fact | BookBeat | Legimi |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 60 days | 3 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,000,000 | 240,000 |
How they place
| Ranking | BookBeat | Legimi |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 6 of 24 | 11 of 24 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BookBeat | Legimi |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks, Ebooks | Audiobooks, Ebooks |
| Legal entity | BookBeat GmbH | Legimi S.A. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Poland |
| Founded | 2015 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BookBeat | Legimi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 60 dayshighest quarter | 3 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | 20 to 100at the median | Not confirmed | 100 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,000,000highest quarter | 240,000at the median | 240,000 |
Median across 19 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
Legimi
Pros
- Access is unlimited, so there is no hours cap to track and nothing to spend down.
- The catalogue holds 240,000 titles, which ranks 9 of 20 brands on that measure.
- Reading and listening sit in the same subscription, since the plan covers audiobooks and ebooks.
Cons
- The entry price of PLN 44.99 sits under the standard monthly price of PLN 49.99, so the lowest figure on display is not the standard rate.
- The free trial of 3 days ranks 15 of 16, at the back of the trial-length table.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre with no live chat listed, so an instant reply is not part of the mix.
Who each suits
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.
Legimi
Who it suits
- Readers in Poland and Germany (PL and DE) who want one subscription covering reading and listening.
- Catalogue browsers who care about breadth, since 240,000 titles sit under unlimited access.
- Anyone who prefers to pick up the phone, since email, phone and help centre includes it.
Who should look elsewhere
- Audible, for readers who only want to listen and would rather weigh a monthly figure of CAD 8.99.
- Readability, for readers who want a second monthly reading price of $19.99 to set against PLN 49.99.
- AfriKDP, for readers who want another price point, at $3 a month, outside the Polish and German footprint.
Current offers
BookBeat
Current offer
Free trial
60 days free trial: 60 days
30 listening and reading hours included
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | BookBeat | Legimi |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Poland | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
Legimi
How much does Legimi cost each month?+
Legimi's standard monthly plan is priced at PLN 49.99, and its entry price is PLN 44.99. The entry figure sits under the standard monthly rate, so the number to plan a budget around is PLN 49.99. Both amounts belong to the same Legimi plan.
Does Legimi offer a free trial?+
Yes, Legimi offers a free trial of 3 days. That is a short window for judging narration quality and how often you actually read before paying. It is the main thing to weigh against the longer trials common elsewhere in this category.