Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Nextory vs Podimo
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Nextory |  Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | SEK 129 | €6.99 |
| Price from | SEK 89 | €6.99 |
| Free trial length | 42 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | 30Higher | 20 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,400,000Higher | 70,000 |
| Keep titles after cancelling | Not confirmed | No |
| Family profiles | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | FR, BE, NL, DE, SE, NO, DK, CH, FI, AT, ES | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Access model (Hour cap), Offline use (Yes).
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Key differences
- Nextory scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Free trial length is higher at Nextory: 42 days vs 30 days.
- Monthly listening cap (hours) is higher at Nextory: 30 vs 20.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at Nextory: 1,400,000 vs 70,000.
- Support channels: only Podimo offers Email.
- Content types: only Nextory offers Ebooks.
- Content types: only Podimo offers Podcasts.
Our verdict on each
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.
Podimo
Podimo suits listeners who want a cheap audio subscription rather than a permanent library, since the monthly fee of €6.99 buys a fixed 20 hours of listening each month. Readers who want to keep what they bought, or who prefer buying titles outright, should look at Audible instead.
Score breakdown
| Area | Nextory | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2The starting price of SEK 89 and the monthly price of SEK 129 both sit in the middle of the compared field. | 9.6HigherMonthly price of €6.99 and entry price of €6.99 sit well below the site median of €18.59 for monthly fees. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherContent types cover audiobooks and ebooks, the cap sits at 30 hours, and family profiles and offline listening are included. | 8.8Catalogue of 70,000 titles, a free trial of 30 days and an hours cap of 20 hours per month. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.3Operated by Podimo ApS in DK, with support limited to email and help centre and no keep after cancel. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Nextory | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 9 of 24 | 13 of 24 |
Where these facts come from
Nextory
- support.nextory.se: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- nextory.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Podimo
- podimo.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Nextory | Podimo |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks, Ebooks | Audiobooks, Podcasts |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Podimo ApS |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Denmark |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Nextory | Podimo | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 42 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | 30below the median | 20lowest quarter | 100 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,400,000highest quarter | 70,000below the median | 240,000 |
Median across 19 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
Podimo
Pros
- Monthly price of €6.99 and an entry price of €6.99 keep the cost low for a subscription in this group
- A free trial of 30 days is long enough to judge the catalogue before paying
- The catalogue of 70,000 titles covers audiobooks and podcasts under one subscription
Cons
- Access is capped at 20 hours a month, so longer listeners must wait for the cap to reset
- Nothing is kept after cancel, so downloaded titles are lost when the subscription ends
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no live channel listed
Who each suits
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.
Podimo
Who it suits
- Listeners who want podcasts and audiobooks in one app without buying titles one by one
- People who listen inside a fixed monthly window and can pace their hours
- Anyone who wants to test an audio subscription with a long free trial before paying
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want to keep bought titles after ending a subscription, where Audible suits buying outright
- Listeners who want unlimited monthly hours, since the cap here is 20
- Anyone who prefers a paid reading tutor service, since Readability sits at $19.99 for monthly access
Questions about each
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.
Podimo
How much does Podimo cost each month?+
The Podimo monthly plan is priced at €6.99, and the figure listed as the price from is €6.99. Both are quoted in the plan's own currency rather than a converted local amount, so the amount billed outside that market can move with exchange rates. Neither figure is a one-off charge.
Is there a free trial before the first payment?+
Yes, the free trial runs for 30 days, which is a full month of access before billing starts. That is a generous trial by the standards of this category, where the group median sits at 10 days. It gives enough time to try the audiobooks and podcast side of the catalogue.