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BookBeat vs Prologue
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 trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
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.
Visit BookBeat Free plan iPhoneMac
Prologue combines audiobook library organization and listening controls for Plex and Audiobookshelf users. Check the listed iOS requirement and the in-app purchase options before choosing it.
Visit PrologueThe facts
| BookBeat | Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: €899 a month | Prologue for Apple Watch: $4.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bookbeat.com | prologue.audio |
| On audiobook apps | #23 of 32 | #19 of 32 |
BookBeat: 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
Prologue: what it does well
- Connects to Plex, Audiobookshelf, or both.
- Supports offline downloads and playback history.
- Apple Watch can stream or download books.
- Library data and access tokens are stored on-device.
What to know first
- Requires iOS 26.5 or later, according to the App Store listing.
- Collects pseudonymous usage and Apple Ads attribution data.
- Sentry crash reports may include device and app information.
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