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Google Play Books Auto-narrated Audiobooks vs NewsBlur
Both stand on reading apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
The service provides narration and editing controls for publishers with eligible ebooks and rights. Its distribution and pricing rules for sales elsewhere are important constraints to check.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+3
NewsBlur combines RSS reading with feed training, Web Feeds, and options for syncing or self-hosting. Its free tier has a 64-site limit, while paid plans add higher limits and features such as search and archiving.
Visit NewsBlurThe facts
| Google Play Books Auto-narrated Audiobooks | NewsBlur | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium Pro: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | play.google.com | newsblur.com |
| On reading apps | #20 of 47 | #2 of 47 |
Google Play Books Auto-narrated Audiobooks: what it does well
- More than 50 narrator options are listed
- Editors can adjust pronunciation, voices, speed, and pauses
- Publishers can download audio files
- Creation is listed at no charge for a limited time
What to know first
- Requires an EPUB ebook offered on Google Play
- Publisher must own audio rights for selected territories
- Other-platform sales require matching Google Play availability
- Google Play list price cannot exceed other retail prices
NewsBlur: what it does well
- Free plan supports up to 64 sites.
- 30-day Premium trial requires no credit card.
- Web Feeds bring non-RSS sites into custom feeds.
- Open-source code can run on a user's own instance.
- Native iOS and Android apps are available.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 64 sites.
- Offline reading is noted for iOS.
- Premium Archive costs $99 a year.
- Premium Pro costs $29 a month.
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