Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Libro.fm vs Nextory
Where Libro.fm and Nextory differ
| Compare |  Libro.fm |  Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | €12.99 | SEK 129 |
| Price from | €12.99 | SEK 89 |
| Access model | Credits | Hour cap |
| Titles in the catalogue | 750,000 | 1,400,000Higher |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 42 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 30 |
| Catalogue languages | English, Spanish, German, French, Italian | Not confirmed |
| Keep titles after cancelling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Family profiles | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Markets | Not confirmed | FR, BE, NL, DE, SE, NO, DK, CH, FI, AT, ES |
Same on both: Offline use (Yes).
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Key differences
- Nextory scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at Nextory: 1,400,000 vs 750,000.
- Support channels: only Libro.fm offers Email.
- Content types: only Nextory offers Ebooks.
Our verdict on each
Libro.fm
Libro.fm suits readers who want a plain audiobook membership they control, with a catalogue of 750,000 titles and purchases that survive cancelling. It is a stronger pick than heavier all-in-one reading services for anyone happy to buy each book with credits.
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 | Libro.fm | Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Monthly membership is €12.99 and the entry price is €12.99, against a category monthly median of €11.43. | 9.2HigherThe starting price of SEK 89 and the monthly price of SEK 129 both sit in the middle of the compared field. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherCatalogue holds 750,000 audiobooks, downloads work offline and purchases stay with you after cancelling. | 9.1Content types cover audiobooks and ebooks, the cap sits at 30 hours, and family profiles and offline listening are included. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Libro.fm | Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Libro.fm | Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 12 of 24 | 9 of 24 |
If neither fits
Everand has titles in the catalogue at 1,500,000, against 750,000 for Libro.fm and 1,400,000 for Nextory.
Everand reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Libro.fm | Nextory |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks | Audiobooks, EbooksCovers more |
| Legal entity | Libro.fm, SPC | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Libro.fm | Nextory | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 42 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 30below the median | 100 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 750,000above the median | 1,400,000highest quarter | 240,000 |
Median across 19 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Libro.fm
Pros
- A large, focused catalogue of 750,000 audiobooks, ranked 6 of 20 brands on size.
- Purchases stay in your account after you cancel, which the terms confirm.
- Offline downloads are supported, so listening works without a connection.
Cons
- Access runs on credits, so titles are bought individually rather than streamed freely.
- The catalogue is audiobooks only under audiobooks, with no ebooks in the same membership.
- Entry pricing sits at €12.99, ranked 16 of 24 brands, higher than many entry points in the category.
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
Libro.fm
Who it suits
- Readers who want a large audiobook catalogue without a bundled reading service
- Listeners who keep every title they buy instead of losing access at renewal
- Households listening in English, Spanish and German
Who should look elsewhere
- People who want one flat monthly fee for unlimited listening, where Audible is the better fit
- Readers who want ebooks and audiobooks in one place, where Readability serves them better
- Authors on very tight budgets, where AfriKDP charges less
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
Libro.fm
How much does Libro.fm cost each month?+
The monthly membership is €12.99, and the entry price is €12.99. Both sit near the middle of this category, whose monthly median is €11.43. Because access runs on credits, the real monthly cost depends on how many titles you buy, so light listeners pay proportionally less than heavy ones.
Do I keep the audiobooks I buy if I cancel?+
Yes. The terms state that purchases are kept after you cancel, so anything you have bought stays in your library rather than disappearing at the end of a billing period. That is the clearest advantage of the credit based model here, and it stands apart from services where a subscription ends and the catalogue goes with it.
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.