Audible AlternativesTop Audiobook Stores and other similar apps like Audible

Audible is described as 'Explore a vast library of premium audiobooks with features like chapter navigation and variable narration speed accessible through the companion app' and is a Audiobook Store in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Audible for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Audible alternative is LibriVox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Audible are Libby by Overdrive, ElevenReader, Audiobookshelf and Still.

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Audible alternatives are mainly Audiobook Stores, but if you're looking for Ebook Libraries or Audiobook Readers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Audible.
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  1. LibriVox icon

    LibriVox

     51 likes

    LibriVox offers free public domain audiobooks, recorded by volunteers using open-source tools. Accessible globally, it features a wide range of genres and is hosted by Internet Archive.

    30 LibriVox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
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    Comments about LibriVox as an Alternative to Audible
    PERCE_NEIGE
    Positive
    1

    @Guest If it's not in the public domain, it's not free. LibriVox is a free alternative at least.

    Guest
    Negative
    -6

    What if the book is not in the public domain?

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks LibriVox is a great Audible alternative.

    • LibriVox is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Audible.

    • LibriVox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Audible.

    • LibriVox is Free and Open SourceAudible is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibriVox is LightweightAudible is not according to our users
  4. ElevenReader icon

    ElevenReader

     12 likes

    Convert text, articles, PDFs, or ePubs to streaming audio in over 32 languages with ultra-realistic AI voices, voice customization, playback speed control, synced text highlights, and support for diverse content sources, designed for accessible, mobile listening.

    31 ElevenReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    ElevenReader

    Convert text, articles, PDFs, or ePubs to streaming audio in over 32 languages with ultra-realistic AI voices, voice customization, playback speed control, synced text highlights, and support for diverse content sources, designed...

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  6. Audiobookshelf icon

    Audiobookshelf

     21 likes

    Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server.

    14 Audiobookshelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
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    • Audiobookshelf is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Audible.

    • Audiobookshelf is Free and Open SourceAudible is Paid and Proprietary
    • Audiobookshelf is Privacy focusedAudible is not according to our users
  7. Still icon

    Still

     10 likes

    Audiobook player with minimalist design connects to private servers for secure listening, features offline downloads, seamless cross-device sync, and protects undisturbed listening sessions for those seeking depth and focus in a quiet digital environment.

    11 Still alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Libro.fm icon

    Libro.fm

     7 likes

    Libro.fm is an online platform that allows independent bookstores to offer digital audiobooks to their customers through free cobranded online storefronts.

    9 Libro.fm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Heather MacPhail
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    It is a great alternative to supporting independent bookstores instead of Amazon. It has a very similar pricing model to Audible but is DRM-free.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Libro.fm is a great Audible alternative.

    • Libro.fm is the most popular commercial alternative to Audible.

    • Libro.fm is Paid and ProprietaryAudible is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. Mobilism.org icon

    Mobilism.org

     16 likes

    A home for book lovers, app enthusiasts, and much more. The single largest user-powered database of apps, games and books for mobile device users of all platforms!.

    13 Mobilism.org alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Audible.com icon

    Audible.com

     1 like

    Download digital audio books online and listen on your iPhone, Android or mp3 player.  100,000+ downloadable Audible audiobooks by best-selling authors.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     

    • Audible.com is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Audible.

    • Audible.com is Paid and ProprietaryAudible is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. Audiobooks.com icon

    Audiobooks.com

     1 like

    Subscribe to receive tokens to buy audiobooks with.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    eStories

     4 likes

    eStories has over 120,000 audiobook titles, including best-sellers spanning every genre and new releases added each week. Personalized search and discovery tools make it easy to find your next story.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  15. The-Eye.eu icon

    The-Eye.eu

     12 likes

    The-Eye is a non-profit platform dedicated to the archiving and long-term preservation of any and all data including but by no means limited to audiobooks, they also host: websites, books, games, software, video, audio and other digital-obscura.

    11 The-Eye.eu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
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