Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Libro.fm vs storytel
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Libro.fm |  storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | €12.99 | SEK 169 |
| Price from | €12.99 | SEK 99 |
| Access model | Credits | Hour cap |
| Titles in the catalogue | 750,000 | 1,500,000Higher |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 100 |
| Catalogue languages | English, Spanish, German, French, Italian | Not confirmed |
| Keep titles after cancelling | Yes | 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: Offline use (Yes).
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Key differences
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at storytel: 1,500,000 vs 750,000.
- Support channels: only Libro.fm offers Email.
- Content types: only storytel offers Ebooks, Podcasts.
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.
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 | Libro.fm | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Monthly membership is €12.99 and the entry price is €12.99, against a category monthly median of €11.43. | 8.8HigherThe subscription starts at SEK 99 and lists at SEK 169, above $3 and $19.99. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherCatalogue holds 750,000 audiobooks, downloads work offline and purchases stay with you after cancelling. | 9.2A catalogue of 1,500,000 titles, a 30 days free trial and a 100 hour cap in one plan. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Libro.fm | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Sweden |
What we checked
Libro.fm
- libro.fm: 11 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
How they place
| Ranking | Libro.fm | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 12 of 24 | 14 of 24 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Libro.fm | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks | Audiobooks, Ebooks, PodcastsCovers more |
| Legal entity | Libro.fm, SPC | Storytel AB (publ) |
| Headquarters | United States | Sweden |
| Support channels | Email, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Libro.fm | storytel | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | Not confirmed | 100at the median | 100 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 750,000above the median | 1,500,000highest 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.
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
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
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 | Libro.fm | 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
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.
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.