Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Epic vs getAbstract
Epic
Higher score in this comparison
getAbstract
Where Epic and getAbstract differ
| Compare | EpicReviewVisitVisit | getAbstractReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $9.99 | €29.90 |
| Price from | $4.99 | €0 |
| Free trial length | 7 daysHigher | 3 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | 40,000Higher | 27,000 |
| Catalogue languages | English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Gaelic | English, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, French, Arabic |
| Keep titles after cancelling | Not confirmed | No |
| Family profiles | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Student discount | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Access model (Unlimited), Offline use (Yes).
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Key differences
- Epic scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Free trial length is higher at Epic: 7 days vs 3 days.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at Epic: 40,000 vs 27,000.
- Support channels: only Epic offers Email.
- Support channels: only getAbstract offers Help centre.
- Content types: only Epic offers Audiobooks, Ebooks.
- Content types: only getAbstract offers Summaries.
- Catalogue languages: only Epic offers Gaelic.
- Catalogue languages: only getAbstract offers German, Russian, Portuguese.
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.
getAbstract
getAbstract suits students and busy readers who want condensed written summaries of non-fiction titles rather than long audiobooks. Entry through the student plan is €0, the catalogue holds 27,000 summaries, and a cost score of 9 makes it a light add-on rather than a long listening habit.
Score breakdown
| Area | Epic | getAbstract |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Higher$9.99 monthly with entry at $4.99 ranks 5 of 22, a stronger cost showing than most of the field. | 9.0A cost score of 9 sits behind €0 entry on the student plan and €29.90 a month for the standard plan. |
| Offer | 8.7Higherunlimited access, family profiles, offline downloads and a 7 day trial sit on top of 40,000 titles. | 8.6An offer score of 8.6 rests on unlimited access to 27,000 summaries, offline listening and a 3 day trial. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.5A trust score of 9.5 pairs getAbstract AG in CH, founded 1999, with help centre support. |
By the numbers
| Fact | Epic | getAbstract |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 7 days | 3 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | 40,000 | 27,000 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Epic | getAbstract |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Switzerland |
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
getAbstract
- getabstract.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- support.getabstract.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Epic | getAbstract |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 2 of 39 | 7 of 39 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Epic | getAbstract |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks, Ebooks | Summaries |
| Legal entity | Epic Creations, Inc. | getAbstract AG |
| Headquarters | United States | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1999 |
| Support channels | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Epic | getAbstract | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 7 dayslowest quarter | 3 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | 40,000below the median | 27,000below the median | 80,000 |
Median across 22 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.
getAbstract
Pros
- Entry on the student plan is €0, and that route ranks at 1 out of 24 brands on price from.
- The catalogue covers English, German and Spanish across summaries of 27,000 titles, with access that is unlimited.
- Offline downloads are available, which suits travel and commutes rather than desk-bound reading.
Cons
- The standard plan at €29.90 a month costs more than AfriKDP at $3 and Readability at $19.99.
- Keep after cancel is no, so summaries are not kept once a subscription ends.
- Support runs on help centre only, with no phone line or live chat listed.
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.
getAbstract
Who it suits
- Students who can use the student discount and start at €0.
- Readers who want 27,000 condensed non-fiction summaries rather than full-length audio.
- Commuters and travellers who need offline access on the move.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after unabridged audiobooks: Audible at CAD 8.99 a month delivers spoken full titles instead of summaries.
- Readers watching the recurring bill closely: AfriKDP at $3 a month is lighter than the getAbstract standard plan at €29.90.
- Readers planning to keep summaries after cancelling, since keep after cancel is no.
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.
getAbstract
How much is getAbstract a month?+
The standard plan is €29.90 a month. Students can join on the student plan at €0, the discounted entry route, which works well if the summaries are mainly wanted during term. The monthly figure is the ongoing one, so budget around €29.90 for a subscription that runs past a single billing period.
What does the subscription include?+
Access is unlimited across 27,000 summarised titles, and the listed content type is summaries rather than unabridged audio. Downloads work offline, which suits travel and commutes, and a 3 day trial comes first so a reader can judge the writing before paying.