Kobo Plus (Listen) vs Storytel: which Audiobook subscriptions wins in 2026?
We tested Kobo Plus (Listen) and Storytel head-to-head on every criterion in our audiobook subscriptions methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
Storytel wins overall
Based on 5 audiobook subscriptions criteria: Kobo Plus (Listen) wins 0, Storytel wins 1, 4 tied.
Kobo Plus (Listen)
0
criteria won
Storytel
Winner1
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | Kobo Plus (Listen) | Storytel | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (USD) | $9.99 | $16 | Storytel |
| Listening allowance | Unlimited audio-only tier | Unlimited (single-user tier) | โ |
| DRM / file ownership | Streaming only | Streaming only | โ |
| Catalog | Smaller than Audible / Libro.fm | Strong in Nordics / S Europe / India | โ |
| Markets | US, CA, UK, FR, IT, NL, BE, PT, ES, AU, NZ | 25+ markets, NOT US/CA/UK | โ |