Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Nextory vs Reading Eggs
Nextory vs Reading Eggs: the differences
| Compare |  Nextory |  Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | SEK 129 | £6.99 |
| Price from | SEK 89 | £6.99 |
| Free trial length | 42 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Access model | Hour cap | Unlimited |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,400,000Higher | 4,000 |
| Markets | FR, BE, NL, DE, SE, NO, DK, CH, FI, AT, ES | GB |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | 30 | Not confirmed |
| Offline use | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Family profiles (Yes).
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Key differences
- Reading Eggs scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Free trial length is higher at Nextory: 42 days vs 30 days.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at Nextory: 1,400,000 vs 4,000.
- Support channels: only Reading Eggs offers Email, Phone.
- Markets: only Nextory offers FR, BE, NL.
- Markets: only Reading Eggs offers GB.
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.
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 | Nextory | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2The starting price of SEK 89 and the monthly price of SEK 129 both sit in the middle of the compared field. | 9.5HigherEntry at £6.99 and yearly at £54.99 rank near the top, with £6.99 a month. |
| Offer | 9.1Content types cover audiobooks and ebooks, the cap sits at 30 hours, and family profiles and offline listening are included. | 9.3HigherFamily profiles, a kids version, assessments and 4,000 titles on unlimited access in one family subscription. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Nextory | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 9 of 24 | 4 of 24 |
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Sources behind this comparison
Nextory
- support.nextory.se: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- nextory.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Reading Eggs
- readingeggs.co.uk: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Nextory | Reading Eggs |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks, Ebooks | Ebooks, Audiobooks |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Blake eLearning Pty Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Australia |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Online courses
| Fact | Nextory | 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 | Nextory | Reading Eggs | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 42 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | 30below the median | Not confirmed | 100 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,400,000highest quarter | 4,000lowest quarter | 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.