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5 Cheapest Audiobook Apps of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Among the 10 tools in our best audiobook apps ranking, Kobo Plus has the lowest verified paid starting price at $7.99 per month (audiobooks only). Prices below are quoted from each vendor's US pricing page.

1. 01

   Kobo Plus

   heavy listeners on a fixed budget

   Audiobooks only $7.99 per month; eBooks and audiobooks $9.99 per month; 14-day free trial

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Starts at

   $7.99

   Score 8.2

2. 02

   Audible

   listeners who want to own bestsellers through monthly credits

   Standard $8.99 per month; Premium $14.95 per month or $149.50 per year for 12 audiobooks; 30-day free trial

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Starts at

   $8.99

   Score 8.7

3. 03

   Spotify

   music listeners who finish one or two books a month

   Audiobook Access $9.99 per month for 15 hours; Premium Individual $12.99 per month includes 15 hours plus music

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Starts at

   $9.99

   Score 8.5

4. 04

   Everand

   readers who mix audiobooks and ebooks

   Standard $11.99 per month for 1 title; Plus $16.99 for 3; Deluxe $28.99 for 5 (website only)

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Starts at

   $11.99

   Score 8.2

5. 05

   Audiobooks.com

   credit buyers who also want free titles and a bonus pick

   Monthly Subscription listed at $14.95 in the US App Store; 30-day free trial; 10,000+ free titles without membership

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Starts at

   $14.95

   Score 7.9

Scores and prices come from our Best Audiobook Apps ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com