Free Audible AlternativesTop Audiobook Stores and other similar apps like Audible

The best free alternative to Audible is LibriVox, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Audible and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to 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
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    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)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
     
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    Comments about LibriVox as an Alternative to Audible
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    @Guest If it's not in the public domain, it's not free. LibriVox is a free alternative at least.

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    What if the book is not in the public domain?

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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
  2. ElevenReader icon
     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
     
  3. Audiobookshelf icon
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    Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server.

    14 Audiobookshelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
     
    • 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
  4. Still icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Mobilism.org icon
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    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
     
  6. Subscribe to receive tokens to buy audiobooks with.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. The-Eye.eu icon
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    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
     
  8. Search Search over 100,000 fully legal free audio books and eBooks. You can search by title, author or genre and then listen online, open as podcast, send to Kindle or download.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Everand icon
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    Everand is a reading subscription that offers access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more - all in one monthly subscription.

    18 Everand alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple Watch
     
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