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Audiobooks.com vs LibriVox
Both stand on audiobook apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Audiobooks.com offers subscription listening, individual web purchases, and household sharing across web and mobile apps. The monthly plan costs 14.95 USD after the 30-day trial and includes one audiobook credit and one VIP book each month.
Visit Audiobooks.com Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4
LibriVox combines a free catalog with several listening and download options, and volunteers can contribute in any language. Readers should be prepared for older texts whose language or ideas may not suit everyone.
Visit LibriVoxThe facts
| Audiobooks.com | LibriVox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Monthly membership: $14.95 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | audiobooks.com | librivox.org |
| On audiobook apps | #3 of 32 | #1 of 32 |
Audiobooks.com: what it does well
- Catalog advertises over 700,000 audiobook titles.
- Trial includes one library title and two VIP books.
- Downloaded audiobooks can be played offline.
- Family Plan keeps bookmarks and notes separate.
- Purchased books remain accessible after cancellation.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- A la carte purchases are website-only.
- VIP books require an active subscription.
LibriVox: what it does well
- Free plan includes public-domain audiobooks.
- Browse by author, title, genre, subject, or language.
- Download files, ZIPs, or use BitTorrent.
- Most books offer an M4B option.
- Volunteer recordings are accepted in all languages.
What to know first
- Catalog texts may contain offensive or antiquated material.
- Public-domain status may vary by country.
- Third-party apps are unaffiliated and not endorsed.
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