Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Everand vs Readability
Where Everand and Readability differ
| Compare |  Everand |  Readability |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $11.99Lower | $19.99 |
| Price from | $11.99Lower | $19.99 |
| Free trial length | 7 to 30 days | 30 days |
| Access model | Credits | Unlimited |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,500,000 | Not confirmed |
| Keep titles after cancelling | No | Not confirmed |
| Family profiles | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Offline use | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Readability scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.0.
- Price per month is lower at Everand: $11.99 vs $19.99.
- Price from is lower at Everand: $11.99 vs $19.99.
- Support channels: only Readability offers Email, Phone, Chat.
- Content types: only Everand offers Audiobooks, Podcasts.
Our verdict on each
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.
Readability
Readability pairs a free trial lesson with a 30 days trial window, so a household can judge reading support before paying anything. It suits families with children building English reading skills who want family profiles and app based lessons under a single monthly plan.
Score breakdown
| Area | Everand | Readability |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry pricing at $11.99 and the monthly $11.99 sit below Readability at $19.99, mid table on monthly price. | 9.3HigherThe monthly plan is $19.99 and the subscription is $19.99, above Starfall at $5.99. |
| Offer | 8.9A 1,500,000 title catalogue spans audiobooks, ebooks and podcasts, with credits access and offline use. | 9.6HigherThe trial lesson is free and the window runs 30 days, with app lessons and family profiles. |
Which one suits you
Pick Everand if price per month and price from matter most.
Pick Readability if offer matter most.
How the counts compare
| Fact | Everand | Readability |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $11.99 | $19.99 |
| Price from | $11.99 | $19.99 |
| Free trial length | 7 to 30 days | 30 days |
How they place
| Ranking | Everand | Readability |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 10 of 24 | 2 of 24 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Everand | Readability |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks, Ebooks, PodcastsCovers more | Ebooks |
| Legal entity | Scribd, Inc. | Readability |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre, ChatCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Everand | Readability | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $11.99below the median | $19.99highest quarter | $12.99 |
| Price from | $11.99below the median | $19.99highest quarter | $12.49 |
| Free trial length | 7 to 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,500,000highest quarter | Not confirmed | 240,000 |
Median across 19 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
Readability
Pros
- A free trial lesson alongside a 30 days trial window lets a family watch real reading progress before any money changes hands.
- Access is unlimited and the library is made up of ebooks, so enthusiastic readers are not held to a set amount of reading.
- Family profiles are supported, so siblings each get their own level under the same Readability plan.
Cons
- The Readability subscription is $19.99, above Starfall at $5.99, so cost first households have cheaper options.
- The subject list is english, and Schülerhilfe spans math, english and science for families wanting more than reading.
- The library holds ebooks, with no audio titles listed for children who prefer listening.
Who each suits
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.
Readability
Who it suits
- Families with children building English reading skills who want app lessons they can use on their own.
- Parents who want every child reading on the same plan, since family profiles are supported.
- Households comfortable with a company headquartered in the US.
Who should look elsewhere
- Families that need a wider subject range: Schülerhilfe covers math, english and science.
- Households chasing the lowest monthly cost: Starfall lists $5.99 and Duden Learnattack lists €6.63 to €19.97.
Current offers
Readability
Current offer
Free trial
Try 30 days free: 30 days free
Free trial for up to 3 reader profiles; a credit card is required upfront to verify the user, and cancellation must happen at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid charges
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
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.
Readability
How much does Readability cost, and does the price change?+
The introductory price on the Readability monthly plan is $19.99, and the monthly plan price is $19.99. The subscription price quoted for the plan is $19.99. Readers weighing cost at entry and again at renewal can work from those figures directly.
Is there a free trial before paying?+
A free trial lesson comes with the membership, and the free trial window runs 30 days. That gives a family room to watch a child's reading habits over a full stretch of practice, rather than judging the plan from a first sitting and deciding on the spot.