Chirp

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Freedom report

One barScore 4.9

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

Chirp is ranked #32 of 32 in audiobook apps on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Web.

Chirp plans and pricing

All plans

Individual audiobook purchases Not published One-time purchase per audiobook; prices vary by title and current deal. No subscription fees · no credits · purchased books are yours to keep chirpbooks.com · 9 Oct 2026

Compared on audiobook apps

Free plan: No
Offline listening: Yes
Access model: pay per book
Mobile platforms: ios and android

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The record

What it does: Chirp is an audiobook retailer offering limited-time deals without subscriptions or hidden fees.
Deal discounts: Chirp says audiobook deals can save customers up to 95%.
Purchase model: Customers buy individual audiobooks, with no monthly commitment, credits, or waitlists, and purchased books remain theirs to keep.
Catalog: Chirp says its catalog contains hundreds of thousands of audiobooks.
Listening options: Listeners can stream audiobooks on the Chirp site or app, or download them in the app for offline listening.
Supported devices: The mobile app is available for iOS and Android, and audiobooks can also be streamed in a web browser on Mac or PC.
Alexa integration: Chirp supports listening on Alexa-enabled devices through its Alexa skill, which users link to their Chirp account.
Deal recommendations: Customers can sign up for a free account, select book types they enjoy, and receive handpicked deals by email.
Refund support: Chirp says it will refund a purchase and help find a better fit if a customer does not love a book.
Customer support: Chirp directs listeners who have trouble using the site or app to its Support Center and FAQs.
Security: Chirp's privacy policy says the company uses technical, organizational, and physical safeguards to protect collected personal information, while noting it cannot guarantee security.
Geographic availability: Chirp says users must reside in the United States or Canada to use the service.
Company and location: The how-it-works page identifies the team as based in Cambridge, Massachusetts; the privacy policy names Pubmark Inc. d/b/a BookBub as the company.
Headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Audiobook Apps in 2026#32 of 32

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Sources

chirpbooks.com/how-it-works· checked 9 Oct 2026
chirpbooks.com/how-to-listen· checked 9 Oct 2026
chirpbooks.com/privacypolicy· checked 9 Oct 2026
chirpbooks.com· checked 28 Sept 2026