BookBeat
What BookBeat is
BookBeat is a subscription service for audiobooks and e-books, available through Android, iOS, and the web. Its catalog contains more than 1 million books. New users can try the service free for 45 days with 20 listening and reading hours, although its pricing note also mentions a 30-day trial. Payment details are requested during signup, and the selected monthly subscription starts billing after the trial. The Basic plan is listed at €899 a month for 20 hours, while Premium is €1,099 a month for 100 hours. Extra profiles cost € 1,99/month on Basic and € 5,99/month on Premium. Accounts support up to five profiles, and separate profiles allow simultaneous family listening. Books can be downloaded for offline listening, limited by device storage. BookBeat also supports Apple CarPlay and Apple Watch, personalized recommendations, and subscription changes or cancellation at any time.
Who it suits
BookBeat suits readers and listeners seeking a large audiobook and e-book catalog on mobile or web. Its profiles and simultaneous listening options also suit families.
What it does well
- More than 1 million books
- Android, iOS, and web access
- Offline downloads available
- Up to five account profiles
- Apple CarPlay and Apple Watch support
What to know first
- No free plan
- Monthly subscription billing follows trial
- Downloads limited by device storage
- Only one listener per profile
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | Monthly · 100 hours/month · extra profile € 5,99/month | €1,099 a month |
| Basic | Monthly · 20 hours/month · extra profile € 1,99/month | €899 a month |
As bookbeat.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
BookBeat combines a large mixed audiobook and e-book catalog with mobile, web, offline, and family-profile features. Check the listed monthly plans and trial terms before signup.
Facts from BookBeat's own pages
- Cancellation
- Subscribers can change or cancel their subscription at any time. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Catalog
- A subscription provides access to more than 1 million books. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Family profiles
- An account can have up to five profiles including the main account, and each profile receives the plan’s included monthly hours. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2015 · bookbeat.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Head office
- BookBeat AB lists its office location as Sveavägen 56, Stockholm, Sweden. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Stockholm, Sweden · bookbeat.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- BookBeat supports Apple CarPlay and Apple Watch. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Offline listening
- Books can be downloaded in the app for offline listening, with the number of downloads limited by available device storage. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Ownership and privacy contact
- BookBeat says it is part of Bonnier and lists privacy questions at [email protected]. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Personalized recommendations
- The app provides personalized book recommendations. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Service
- BookBeat is a digital subscription service for audiobooks and e-books. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Simultaneous use
- Only one person can listen at a time per profile; additional profiles let family members listen simultaneously. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- BookBeat’s chatbot BookBetty is available 24/7, and the company also offers an FAQ and contact form. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Trial
- New users can try BookBeat free for 45 days with 20 listening and reading hours. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Trial billing
- After the trial, the selected monthly subscription begins; payment details are requested during signup and billing starts after the trial. · bookbeat.com, 7 Oct 2026
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