Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Epic vs Nextory
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Epic |  Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $9.99 | SEK 129 |
| Price from | $4.99 | SEK 89 |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 42 daysHigher |
| Access model | Unlimited | Hour cap |
| Titles in the catalogue | 40,000 | 1,400,000Higher |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 30 |
| Catalogue languages | English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Gaelic | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | FR, BE, NL, DE, SE, NO, DK, CH, FI, AT, ES |
Same on both: Family profiles (Yes), Offline use (Yes).
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Key differences
- Free trial length is higher at Nextory: 42 days vs 7 days.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at Nextory: 1,400,000 vs 40,000.
- Support channels: only Epic offers Email.
- Support channels: only Nextory offers Help centre.
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.
Nextory
Nextory suits readers who want a single subscription covering audiobooks and ebooks, with family profiles and offline listening included. Its catalogue of 1,400,000 titles gives you plenty to browse, though readers who listen hard should weigh the hour cap before they start.
Score breakdown
| Area | Epic | Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Higher$9.99 monthly with entry at $4.99 ranks 5 of 22, a stronger cost showing than most of the field. | 9.2The starting price of SEK 89 and the monthly price of SEK 129 both sit in the middle of the compared field. |
| Offer | 8.7unlimited access, family profiles, offline downloads and a 7 day trial sit on top of 40,000 titles. | 9.1HigherContent types cover audiobooks and ebooks, the cap sits at 30 hours, and family profiles and offline listening are included. |
How they place
| Ranking | Epic | Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 7 of 24 | 9 of 24 |
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
Nextory
- support.nextory.se: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- nextory.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Epic | Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks, Ebooks | Audiobooks, Ebooks |
| Legal entity | Epic Creations, Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Epic | Nextory | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 7 daysbelow the median | 42 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 30below the median | 100 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 40,000below the median | 1,400,000highest 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.
Nextory
Pros
- A free trial of 42 days is long enough to finish a title and start another before you pay.
- The catalogue of 1,400,000 titles ranks at position 3 among 20 brands compared.
- Content types include audiobooks and ebooks, so a title that outlasts a commute can move to reading and the bill stays the same.
Cons
- Access is hour-capped at 30 hours, so heavy listeners will reach the ceiling while light readers pay for headroom they never use.
- Support runs on help centre only, so billing and account questions go through written help rather than a live line.
- The starting price of SEK 89 ranks at position 9 among 24 brands compared, so entry is not among the cheapest offers in the group.
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.
Nextory
Who it suits
- Readers who want a single account covering both audiobooks and ebooks instead of paying for separate services.
- Households that want separate family profiles, with each reader keeping their own history on a shared plan.
- Commuters and travellers who want offline downloads from a wide shelf rather than streaming on a patchy connection.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who would rather hold a monthly rate in another currency: Audible is listed at CAD 8.99 a month, so the comparison skips the krona conversion.
- Anyone who plans to listen far past the 30 hour cap: Readability, listed at $19.99 a month, is worth a look if reading is the main habit.
- Readers on a tight monthly budget: AfriKDP, listed at $3 a month, is the lowest monthly figure among the alternatives listed here.
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.
Nextory
How much does Nextory cost?+
Nextory quotes a starting price of SEK 89 and a monthly price of SEK 129, both in Swedish kronor. The starting price is the number you meet first, and the monthly price is the rate that keeps running after the trial ends. Weight the monthly figure more heavily, since that is what pays for continued listening.
Is there a free trial, and how long does it last?+
The free trial runs 42 days. That is long enough to finish a full audiobook, start a second and get a feel for the hour cap before you pay. Plan what you listen to during it, and check the monthly price of SEK 129 early, so the end of the trial is not a surprise.