Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
getAbstract vs Reading Eggs
getAbstract
Reading Eggs
Higher score in this comparison
Where getAbstract and Reading Eggs differ
| Compare | getAbstractReviewVisitVisit | Reading EggsReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | €29.90 | £6.99 |
| Price from | €0 | £6.99 |
| Free trial length | 3 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Titles in the catalogue | 27,000Higher | 4,000 |
| Catalogue languages | English, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, French, Arabic | Not confirmed |
| Keep titles after cancelling | No | Not confirmed |
| Family profiles | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Offline use | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Student discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | GB |
Same on both: Access model (Unlimited).
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Key differences
- Reading Eggs scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.9.
- Free trial length is higher at Reading Eggs: 30 days vs 3 days.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at getAbstract: 27,000 vs 4,000.
- Support channels: only Reading Eggs offers Email, Phone.
- Content types: only getAbstract offers Summaries.
- Content types: only Reading Eggs offers Ebooks, Audiobooks.
Our verdict on each
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.
Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs is a children's reading subscription built for families rather than adult learners, with £54.99 a year covering the household and a library of 4,000 titles. The 30 days free trial and 30 days money-back period make it a low risk way to see whether a child keeps reading.
Score breakdown
| Area | getAbstract | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0A cost score of 9 sits behind €0 entry on the student plan and €29.90 a month for the standard plan. | 9.5HigherEntry at £6.99 and yearly at £54.99 rank near the top, with £6.99 a month. |
| Offer | 8.6An offer score of 8.6 rests on unlimited access to 27,000 summaries, offline listening and a 3 day trial. | 9.3HigherFamily profiles, a kids version, assessments and 4,000 titles on unlimited access in one family subscription. |
| Trust | 9.5A trust score of 9.5 pairs getAbstract AG in CH, founded 1999, with help centre support. | Not confirmed |
Choosing between them
Pick getAbstract if titles in the catalogue matter most.
Pick Reading Eggs if cost, offer, and free trial length matter most.
How the counts compare
| Fact | getAbstract | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 3 days | 30 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | 27,000 | 4,000 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | getAbstract | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 7 of 39 | 1 of 39 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | getAbstract | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Australia |
What we checked
getAbstract
- getabstract.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- support.getabstract.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Reading Eggs
- readingeggs.co.uk: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | getAbstract | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Summaries | Ebooks, Audiobooks |
| Legal entity | getAbstract AG | Blake eLearning Pty Limited |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Australia |
| Founded | 1999 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Online courses
| Fact | getAbstract | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Price per year | Not confirmed | £54.99 |
| Free tier | Not confirmed | No |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Platform type | Not confirmed | Subscription |
| Graded assessments | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Team plan | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | getAbstract | Reading Eggs | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 3 dayslowest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Titles in the catalogue | 27,000below the median | 4,000lowest quarter | 80,000 |
Median across 22 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
Reading Eggs
Pros
- A free trial of 30 days and a money-back period of 30 days let a family use the service properly before deciding to keep paying.
- The library covers 4,000 titles as ebooks and audiobooks, with unlimited access under a single plan.
- Family profiles, a family subscription and a kids version cover a whole household, and a team plan is offered for larger groups.
Cons
- There is no free tier, so the 30 days free trial is the only look before a payment is due.
- Entry at £6.99 sits above phase-6 and Bunpro, which list €0 and $0, so a family wanting a book library still pays to start.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with no live chat or community forum in the list, so a question sent late waits for a reply.
Who each suits
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.
Reading Eggs
Who it suits
- Households with several children who want reading practice and a story library in a single subscription, priced at £54.99 a year.
- Parents in the UK who want to look before committing, since phase-6 and Bunpro both start free and Reading Eggs does not, though its 30 days refund window offsets that.
- Families who read aloud together at home, because speech recognition and assessments sit inside the app rather than being left to a live tutor.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone whose goal is an adult spoken language rather than a children's library, since SpanishPod101 starts at $4 and Reading Eggs is built around a kids version and family profiles.
- Learners who insist on starting at no cost, because phase-6 and Bunpro both list free entry prices while Reading Eggs opens at £6.99.
- People outside GB, where the listed price and the money-back period do not apply.
Current offers
Reading Eggs
Current offer
Free trial
30 days FREE access to Reading Eggs: 30 days
This offer is only available to new customers.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
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.
Reading Eggs
How much does Reading Eggs cost?+
The family subscription is listed at £6.99 a month and £54.99 for a year, with entry at £6.99. Taking the yearly figure rather than paying monthly costs less across the same stretch of time, and both are the renewal prices to budget for once the trial ends.
Is there a free version of Reading Eggs?+
There is no free tier, so nothing stays available once a trial ends without a payment. The free trial lasts 30 days and the money-back period is 30 days, which lets a family use the whole trial, decide it is not working, and still claim the fee back inside that window.
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