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AudiobooksNow vs Chirp

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.

AudiobooksNow

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

AudiobooksNow combines individual audiobook purchases with optional Club discounts and keeps purchased titles available without an active plan. iOS users need the website for Club enrollment and Club Price purchases.

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Chirp

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Chirp offers individual audiobook purchases, deal recommendations, and app downloads for offline listening. Its regional availability is limited to residents of the United States and Canada.

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The facts

	AudiobooksNow	Chirp
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Annual Club Pricing: $35.99 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	audiobooksnow.com	chirpbooks.com
On audiobook apps	#4 of 32	#8 of 32

AudiobooksNow: what it does well

Purchased audiobooks remain in the library without a plan
Over 95% of titles are described as DRM-free
Bookmarks sync across listening locations
Downloaded audiobooks can be played offline
Android Auto and CarPlay support are listed

What to know first

Some DRM-protected titles are limited to app or website streaming
Club enrollment and Club Price purchases are unavailable in the iOS app
Some titles may not be available in every country
Monthly Club Pricing costs $4.99 a month

Chirp: what it does well

No monthly commitment, credits, or waitlists
Purchased audiobooks remain yours to keep
App downloads support offline listening
Free account offers handpicked deal emails
Available on iOS, Android, and web

What to know first

Residents of the United States or Canada only
Each audiobook requires a separate purchase
No free trial

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