Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Nextory vs storytel
Where Nextory and storytel differ
| Compare |  Nextory |  storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | SEK 129Lower | SEK 169 |
| Price from | SEK 89Lower | SEK 99 |
| Free trial length | 42 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | 30 | 100Higher |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,400,000 | 1,500,000Higher |
| Markets | FR, BE, NL, DE, SE, NO, DK, CH, FI, AT, ES | 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 |
| Student discount | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Access model (Hour cap), Family profiles (Yes), Offline use (Yes).
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Key differences
- Nextory scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Price per month is lower at Nextory: SEK 129 vs SEK 169.
- Price from is lower at Nextory: SEK 89 vs SEK 99.
- Free trial length is higher at Nextory: 42 days vs 30 days.
- Monthly listening cap (hours) is higher at storytel: 100 vs 30.
- Titles in the catalogue is higher at storytel: 1,500,000 vs 1,400,000.
- Content types: only storytel offers Podcasts.
- Markets: only Nextory offers DK, CH, AT.
- Markets: only storytel offers BG, EE, IS.
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.
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 | Nextory | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherThe starting price of SEK 89 and the monthly price of SEK 129 both sit in the middle of the compared field. | 8.8The subscription starts at SEK 99 and lists at SEK 169, above $3 and $19.99. |
| Offer | 9.1Content types cover audiobooks and ebooks, the cap sits at 30 hours, and family profiles and offline listening are included. | 9.2HigherA catalogue of 1,500,000 titles, a 30 days free trial and a 100 hour cap in one plan. |
Choosing between them
Pick Nextory if cost, price per month, price from, and free trial length matter most.
Pick storytel if monthly listening cap (hours) and titles in the catalogue matter most.
Availability and regulation
| Country | Nextory | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Sweden |
Sources behind this comparison
Nextory
- support.nextory.se: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- nextory.com: 3 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 | Nextory | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook, ebook and book-summary apps | 9 of 24 | 14 of 24 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Nextory | storytel |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Audiobooks, Ebooks | Audiobooks, Ebooks, PodcastsCovers more |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Storytel AB (publ) |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Sweden |
| Support channels | Help centre | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Nextory | storytel | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 42 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Monthly listening cap (hours) | 30below the median | 100at the median | 100 |
| Titles in the catalogue | 1,400,000highest quarter | 1,500,000highest 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.
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
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.
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 | Nextory | 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
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.
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.