Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Epic vs Everand
Epic vs Everand: the differences
| Compare |  Epic |  Everand |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $9.99Lower | $11.99 |
| Price from | $4.99Lower | $11.99 |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 7 to 30 daysHigher |
| Access model | Unlimited | Credits |
| Titles in the catalogue | 40,000 | 1,500,000Higher |
| Catalogue languages | English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Gaelic | Not confirmed |
| Keep titles after cancelling | Not confirmed | No |
| Family profiles | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Offline use (Yes).
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Key differences
- Epic scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Price per month is lower at Epic: $9.99 vs $11.99.
- Price from is lower at Epic: $4.99 vs $11.99.
- Free trial length is higher at Everand: 7 to 30 days vs 7 days.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at Everand: 1,500,000 vs 40,000.
- Support channels: only Epic offers Email.
- Support channels: only Everand offers Help centre.
- Content types: only Everand offers Podcasts.
Our verdict on each
Epic
Epic suits households that want children's audiobooks and ebooks in a single family subscription rather than a single-reader plan. The monthly plan runs at $9.99 against $19.99 for Readability, and a free trial of 7 days lets a family test it before paying.
Everand
Everand suits readers who want audiobooks, ebooks and podcasts under a single subscription rather than a reading service alone, and the plan holds at $11.99 a month. The trade-off is the credits model: a large catalogue does not mean unlimited borrowing, so heavy listeners will feel the meter sooner than casual readers.
Score breakdown
| Area | Epic | Everand |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Higher$9.99 monthly with entry at $4.99 ranks 5 of 22, a stronger cost showing than most of the field. | 9.1Entry pricing at $11.99 and the monthly $11.99 sit below Readability at $19.99, mid table on monthly price. |
| Offer | 8.7unlimited access, family profiles, offline downloads and a 7 day trial sit on top of 40,000 titles. | 8.9HigherA 1,500,000 title catalogue spans audiobooks, ebooks and podcasts, with credits access and offline use. |
Choosing between them
Pick Epic if cost, price per month, and price from matter most.
Pick Everand if free trial length and titles in the catalogue matter most.
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Epic | Everand |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $9.99 | $11.99 |
| Price from | $4.99 | $11.99 |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 7 to 30 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | 40,000 | 1,500,000 |
What we checked
Epic
- apps.apple.com: 6 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- play.google.com: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- getepic.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Everand
- support.scribd.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Epic | Everand |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 7 of 24 | 10 of 24 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Epic | Everand |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks, Ebooks | Audiobooks, Ebooks, PodcastsCovers more |
| Legal entity | Epic Creations, Inc. | Scribd, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Epic | Everand | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $9.99lowest quarter | $11.99below the median | $12.99 |
| Price from | $4.99lowest quarter | $11.99below the median | $12.49 |
| Free trial length | 7 daysbelow the median | 7 to 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | 40,000below the median | 1,500,000highest quarter | 240,000 |
Median across 19 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Epic
Pros
- Access is unlimited and family profiles give each reader a separate space inside the same subscription.
- Offline downloads are supported, so a child's saved titles travel on a device without a connection.
- The monthly plan at $9.99 sits well below Readability at $19.99 while still covering audiobooks and ebooks.
Cons
- Support runs on email only, so a billing question waits on a written reply.
- At 40,000 titles the catalogue sits below the 240,000 median in this category, so adults hunting general fiction will find it narrow.
- The trial of 7 days ranks 12 of 16 on trial length, a shorter window than most rivals.
Everand
Pros
- A catalogue of 1,500,000 titles runs well past the 240,000 typical of the apps compared, and audiobooks, ebooks and podcasts all sit under the plan.
- The plan costs $11.99 a month, under Readability at $19.99, while covering audio and text together.
- Offline is a yes, so travel and commutes are covered without a connection.
Cons
- Keep after cancel is a no, so downloads and unspent credits go when the subscription ends.
- Access runs on credits, so a heavy listening month drains the balance faster than a quiet one.
- Support runs on help centre only, leaving charge and credit questions to written answers.
Who each suits
Epic
Who it suits
- Parents who want a single payment covering several children's profiles under family profiles.
- Households that read on trips and want saved titles available through offline downloads.
- Readers who want audiobooks and ebooks in a single catalogue, both named in audiobooks and ebooks.
Who should look elsewhere
- AfriKDP, at $3 monthly, is the cheaper pick for a reader who wants the lowest monthly figure and has no use for family profiles.
- Readability, at $19.99 monthly, is the alternative for anyone who wants to put a larger monthly sum into reading than Epic's $9.99.
- Audible, at CAD 8.99 monthly, suits a single reader budgeting in a different currency and paying only for their own listening.
Everand
Who it suits
- Readers who want audiobooks, ebooks and podcasts under a single subscription rather than a reading only service.
- Listeners who can pace a credits balance and care more about breadth than an open ended library.
- People who travel, since offline is a yes and downloads work without a connection.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a plan priced by the month without metered access, since access runs on credits here.
- Readers on a tight budget who will weigh $11.99 against AfriKDP at $3 before anything else.
- Anyone counting on keeping downloads after cancelling, since keep after cancel is a no on Everand.
Questions about each
Epic
What does Epic cost to join?+
Epic's entry price is $4.99, and the monthly Epic plan is $9.99. The entry figure is the cheapest way into the service, while the monthly plan figure is what a household carries for as long as it stays subscribed. Both figures are quoted in the same currency.
Is there a free trial on Epic?+
A free trial of 7 days comes with the subscription, so a family can test the catalogue and the family profiles before paying anything. On trial length Epic ranks 12 of 16 here, shorter than the category median of 30 days.
Everand
How much does Everand cost each month?+
The Everand plan lists at $11.99 a month, and entry pricing starts at $11.99. Both figures read the same, so the opening price matches the recurring rate rather than acting as a short term discount. Budget on $11.99 repeating, and treat anything bought outside the subscription as extra.
Is there a free trial?+
Yes, the trial lasts 7 to 30 days. That window is worth using properly, because it gives room to see whether credit paced borrowing fits your habits before a charge lands. A reader with a long list can use the full stretch, while a casual browser can stop early without losing much.