Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Everand vs storytel
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Everand |  storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $11.99 | SEK 169 |
| Price from | $11.99 | SEK 99 |
| Free trial length | 7 to 30 days | 30 days |
| Access model | Credits | Hour cap |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 100 |
| Keep titles after cancelling | No | Not confirmed |
| Family profiles | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Student discount | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Markets | Not confirmed | BE, BG, EE, FI, FR, DE, IS, IT, NL, NO, PL, ES, SE, TR, IN, ID, SG, KR, TH, BR, CL, CO, MX, EG, IL, SA, AE |
Same on both: Titles in the catalogue (1,500,000), Offline use (Yes).
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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.
storytel
Storytel suits households that read and listen together, with family profiles, offline listening and a catalogue of 1,500,000 titles in one subscription. Readers who want a cheaper single-user plan should compare AfriKDP first, since the monthly fee of SEK 169 sits high for one person.
Score breakdown
| Area | Everand | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherEntry pricing at $11.99 and the monthly $11.99 sit below Readability at $19.99, mid table on monthly price. | 8.8The subscription starts at SEK 99 and lists at SEK 169, above $3 and $19.99. |
| Offer | 8.9A 1,500,000 title catalogue spans audiobooks, ebooks and podcasts, with credits access and offline use. | 9.2HigherA catalogue of 1,500,000 titles, a 30 days free trial and a 100 hour cap in one plan. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Everand | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 10 of 24 | 14 of 24 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Everand | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 7 to 30 days | 30 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 |
Which one suits you
Pick Everand if cost matter most.
Pick storytel if offer matter most.
What we checked
Everand
- support.scribd.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
storytel
- storytel.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- storytelgroup.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- support.storytel.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Everand | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks, Ebooks, Podcasts | Audiobooks, Ebooks, Podcasts |
| Legal entity | Scribd, Inc. | Storytel AB (publ) |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Sweden |
| Support channels | Help centre | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Everand | storytel | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 7 to 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 100at the median | 100 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,500,000highest quarter | 1,500,000highest quarter | 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.
storytel
Pros
- A catalogue of 1,500,000 titles, first among the brands compared here on size.
- Family profiles are included, so several people can use one account.
- Offline downloads are available for travel and commutes.
Cons
- The monthly price of SEK 169 is higher than $3 at the same billing rhythm.
- Access is limited by a 100 hour cap rather than running without limits.
- Support runs on help centre only, with no live contact listed.
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.
storytel
Who it suits
- Households that share one account through family profiles
- Listeners who want audiobooks, ebooks and podcasts in the same app
- Readers who plan around a listening allowance rather than unlimited access
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants unlimited listening, since access sits under a 100 hour cap
- Readers who want live phone support, as support runs on help centre only
- Price-first single users who may find $3 easier to justify
Country by country
| Country | Everand | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
| Colombia | No | Yes |
| Egypt | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
8 of 27 countries where either is available.
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.
storytel
How much does Storytel cost a month?+
The standard plan is billed at SEK 169 each month, with a lower entry plan starting at SEK 99. Both prices cover the full catalogue of 1,500,000 titles and the family profiles feature, so the tier mainly changes how much you can listen rather than what you can read.
Is there a free trial?+
Yes, Storytel offers a free trial of 30 days. That trial ranks third among the 16 brands compared on this measure, which makes it one of the longer evaluation windows in this category. The trial is long enough to test both the 100 hour cap and the app before the first payment.