Sora

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Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.6

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Sora is ranked #3 of 32 in audiobook apps on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Sora plans and pricing

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Sora student reading app Free Free ebooks and audiobooks from your school; available titles depend on your school’s collection help.soraapp.com · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on audiobook apps

Free plan: Yes
Offline listening: Yes
Access model: library borrowing
Mobile platforms: ios and android

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The record

Purpose: Sora is a free student reading app for borrowing and reading digital books and other content from a school.
Content: Depending on the school collection, Sora offers ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and comics.
Getting started: Users find their school or enter its setup code, then sign in with student credentials.
Reading tools: The app supports holds, samples, lists, notes, highlights, reading statistics, goals, and achievements.
Offline reading: Books can automatically download over Wi-Fi for offline use; mobile users can stream books until they are on Wi-Fi.
Public library access: Users can add a library and borrow with a library card or, in some cases, a student ID; account type may limit which books they can see.
Kindle: Most borrowed ebooks can be sent to Kindle, but this option is available only for schools in the U.S.
Accessibility: Teachers can use dyslexic font, adjustable text, accessibility and vocabulary support to support students.
Reading levels: Sora can show interest level, ATOS level, Lexile score, and text difficulty, though schools and titles may not include every level.
Platform requirements: The app is available for iOS 10+, Android 7.1+, and Chromebooks with Google Play; Sora also works in a web browser.
Support: Sora Help provides getting-started, usage, and troubleshooting resources.
School service terms: The Sora Access Agreement incorporates OverDrive’s general Privacy Policy and Privacy Policy for Children.
Intended users: Sora is designed for students and educators, with teachers able to assign books to classes or individual readers.
Student activity: Students can track reading statistics, goals, and achievements in the app.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Audiobook Apps in 2026#3 of 32

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Sources

help.soraapp.com/en-us/5076.htm· checked 5 Oct 2026
help.soraapp.com/en-us/5033.htm· checked 5 Oct 2026
help.soraapp.com/en-us/5028.htm· checked 5 Oct 2026
help.soraapp.com/en-us/5026.htm· checked 5 Oct 2026
discoversora.com/teachers· checked 5 Oct 2026
help.soraapp.com/en-us/5037.htm· checked 5 Oct 2026
help.soraapp.com/en-us/5030.htm· checked 5 Oct 2026
help.soraapp.com/en-us/home.htm· checked 5 Oct 2026
company.overdrive.com/sora-aa.pdf· checked 5 Oct 2026
help.soraapp.com/en-us/5028.htm· checked 5 Oct 2026
discoversora.com/about· checked 5 Oct 2026
soraapp.com· checked 28 Sept 2026