YouScribe review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
YouScribe suits readers who want a single subscription for ebooks, audiobooks and podcasts with unlimited access, and its 500,000 titles are the reason to look. At €12.99 a month it is not the cheapest way in, but the breadth and the trial make it the fuller choice.
Key facts
- Best for
- One subscription for readers who want books, audio and podcasts with unlimited access.
- Price per month
- €12.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- €12.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free trial length
- 14 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Access model
- Unlimited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Titles in the catalogue
- 500,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Catalogue languages
- French, English, Arabic, Spanish (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Offline use
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- YOUSCRIBE SAS (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- France (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2011 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Content types
- Ebooks, Audiobooks, Podcasts
- Official website
- youscribe.com
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
- Elsewhere
- Wikidata
Pros and cons
Pros
- Access is unlimited, and a single plan covers ebooks, audiobooks and podcasts without a per-hour limit.
- The catalogue holds 500,000 titles, well clear of the 240,000 median across the site.
- The free trial of 14 days outlasts the 10-day median trial on the site.
- Offline use is supported, so downloads open without a live connection.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so a phone line or live chat is not part of the deal.
- The starting price of €12.99 matches the monthly price of €12.99, so renewal brings no lower figure after the trial.
- Catalogue languages are French, English and Arabic, and nothing wider is listed for readers whose language sits outside that set.
- The price is quoted in euros for a service based in France, so readers paying in another currency see a converted figure on the statement.
Who it suits
- Readers who want one plan covering ebooks, audiobooks and podcasts with unlimited access, and who weigh the €12.99 monthly figure against the $19.99 at Readability.
- Listeners who read as well as listen: 500,000 titles sit behind the monthly price, so the shelf has to earn its place.
- Readers who prefer to decide before paying, since the trial runs 14 days and titles work offline.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers chasing the smallest monthly figure, since AfriKDP lists $3.
- Anyone who needs a phone line for an account or billing problem, since help runs on email and help centre.
- Readers shopping for a cheaper rate at renewal, because the starting price €12.99 and the monthly price €12.99 are the same figure.
Plans and prices
The YouScribe plan lists a monthly price of €12.99, and the starting price for the same plan is the same figure at €12.99. Nothing cheaper appears at entry, so the amount on the sign-up page is the amount that keeps arriving on the bill, which is the part most readers get wrong at renewal. The figure is quoted in euros, so it is worth checking the rate your own statement uses before comparing it with a shelf priced in another currency. Readers who budget monthly can treat €12.99 as the recurring cost of the plan rather than a one-off, and budget the trial period on top of it before deciding.
How it compares on our data
On the data, YouScribe is strong on shelf and ordinary on price. The catalogue places the service at 8 of 20 compared brands, and the trial length sits at 10 of 16. The price measures sit lower: 16 of 24 on the starting figure and 13 of 22 on the monthly figure. Read together, the catalogue is the reason this service stands out in the field, and the price is where it gives ground.
Core features
A free trial of 14 days is the entry point, giving readers room to try several titles before deciding whether the shelf is worth keeping. Behind it sits a catalogue of 500,000 titles, the number that matters most for anyone chasing a specific author or a long series. Offline use is supported, so titles can be downloaded and opened without a live connection, which is the practical difference between a subscription used on a commute and one left untouched. The trial plus downloads means reading and listening can both be judged before a bill arrives.
The company behind it
Behind YouScribe sits YOUSCRIBE SAS, registered in France. The service has been running since 2011, long enough for the catalogue to have grown rather than arriving as a thin new shelf. Support runs on email and help centre, a narrow but written setup: billing and account questions leave a record you can point back to. The limits worth planning around sit on the same fact, since a phone line is not listed for anything urgent.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does YouScribe cost each month?+
The YouScribe plan lists a monthly price of €12.99, and the starting price is shown as €12.99. Both figures are the same, so the amount met at sign-up is the amount that repeats on the bill. The price is quoted in euros, which matters if your own statement is drawn in a different currency.
Is there a free trial, and how long does it last?+
Yes. The trial runs 14 days, longer than the 10-day median trial across the site, and the service ranks 10 of 16 compared brands on that measure. The window is generous without being the longest on offer, so treat it as the entry point rather than a lasting free option.
How big is the library, and what does the plan include?+
The catalogue holds 500,000 titles, placing YouScribe at 8 of 20 compared brands on shelf size and well clear of the 240,000 median on the site. Access is unlimited, and the shelf spans ebooks, audiobooks and podcasts under the same plan.
Which languages does the catalogue cover?+
Titles are published in French, English and Arabic. That makes the service most useful to readers who read French or English, while Arabic and Spanish are covered too, so a household that reads in more than one language can stay inside the same plan instead of juggling separate subscriptions.
Can I read or listen without a connection?+
Offline use is supported, so titles can be downloaded and opened without a live connection, which matters on a commute or a flight. The feature pairs well with unlimited access, since there is no hourly limit to weigh when you are building a download list for the week ahead.
How do I get help if something goes wrong?+
Support runs on email and help centre, meaning email and a help centre, with a written trail for billing or account questions. No phone line or live chat is listed for anything urgent, and across the site 52% of services add a phone number, so readers who need to speak to someone should plan around that.
Where is YouScribe based, and how established is it?+
The service runs under YOUSCRIBE SAS, registered in France, and has been trading since 2011. A long trading record matters for a subscription that holds a member's saved library and reading history over time, and the headquarters sit in France with the price quoted in euros.
Is YouScribe cheaper than other reading subscriptions?+
On the listed monthly figures, YouScribe at €12.99 sits above Audible at CAD 8.99 and AfriKDP at $3, and below Readability at $19.99. Those prices are quoted in different currencies, so the conversion on your own statement decides which one is cheapest in practice.
Sources
- youscribe.com/Static checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“launched the YouScribe adventure in 2011”
- youscribe.com/Static checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Catalogue languages, Legal entity, Support channels
“in French, English, Arabic, Spanish and other languages”
- youscribe.com/Static checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters
“100 rue Reaumur, 75002 Paris”
- youscribe.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Access model, Titles in the catalogue, Content types, Free trial length, Offline use, Price from, Price per month
“Read and listen without limits”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
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One subscription for readers who want books, audio and podcasts with unlimited access.