Best Audiobook Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Libby is ranked #1 of 31 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Hoopla and Kobo Books. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Hoopla. The lowest first paid tier on this page is AudiobooksNow at $3/mo.
Choosing an audiobook app starts with how you get access to titles: borrowing, purchasing, or listening from an included catalog. Compared on access model, included catalog, DRM-free downloads, and offline listening, the entries also differ in family sharing and supported mobile platforms. Free plans and paid-from details can help clarify what fits your listening routine and budget. Libby and Hoopla lead the opening entries, followed by Kobo Books and Libro.fm. Check whether the app’s access model and catalog suit the books you want, then weigh offline use, family sharing, and platform coverage against how you listen.
31 audiobook apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Offline listening | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Libby | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 |  Hoopla | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 3 |  Kobo Books | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $7.99/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 4 |  Libro.fm | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 5 | AudiobooksNow | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3/mo | No | 4.99 /mo | Yes | View |
| 6 | Audible | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8.99/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 7 | BorrowBox | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 8 |  The Palace Project | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 9 |  Sora | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 10 | BookBeat | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 11 | Storytel | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 12 |  Bookmate | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 13 |  SimplyE | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 |  Everand | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 15 |  Playary | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 16 |  Downpour | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 12.99 /mo | Yes | View |
| 17 |  LibriVox | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 18 |  Loyal Books | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 19 | Audiobooks.com | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 14.95 /mo | Yes | View |
| 20 |  BookPlayer | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 21 | Chirp | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 22 |  Skoobe | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 23 |  Prologue | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 24 |  Nextory | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 25 |  plappa | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which audiobook app is ranked first on Inferse?
Libby is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 7.4. Hoopla is second and Kobo Books third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, AudiobooksNow has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.