Readly

Readly — Overview & Pricing

Readly is a E-Books & Reading service with plans starting from $12.99/month. Browse pricing tiers, available discounts, and alternatives below.

Updated: May 2026

About Readly

Readly is a ebooks brand operated by Readly International AB (publ), headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. This Subger guide covers who runs Readly, the current tier ladder and anchor pricing, the feature set that anchors the product in its category, the apps and channels its customers use, and the questions Readly subscribers ask most often.

Quick facts about Readly

  • Brand: Readly
  • Operator: Readly International AB (publ)
  • Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Founded: 2012
  • Ownership: publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm (READ)
  • Category: Ebooks
  • Anchor price: SEK 159/month on the Readly Family bundle tier
  • 2025-2026 buying signal: see the differentiator section below

What is Readly?

Readly is positioned in the ebooks space as follows: Readly competes in the global magazine-subscription market against Apple News+, Magzter and Pressreader on unlimited-magazines pricing and catalogue breadth. The product is shipped by Readly International AB (publ) from Stockholm, Sweden and reaches its customers through the channels detailed in the support table later on this page. Plan availability and feature mix can vary by country and tier; the in-app or operator-site experience in your market is always the canonical source.

Who operates Readly?

Operator and headquarters

Readly is operated by Readly International AB (publ), run from Stockholm, Sweden. The brand traces back to 2012, giving it a track record across multiple market cycles in the ebooks category.

Ownership and corporate parent

On ownership: publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm (READ). State-owned, publicly listed, founder-led and private-equity-backed operators each carry different roadmap and pricing trajectories — review the operator's investor-relations or company-news page for the most recent status.

Jurisdiction and reach

With operations centred on Stockholm, Sweden, Readly operates under the corporate and consumer-protection regime of its home jurisdiction; cross-border customers are typically served via local entities or processors as documented in the operator's terms of service.

Why choose Readly

Feature breadth

Readly ships the following capabilities that anchor it in the ebooks category:

  • Catalogue of 7,000+ magazines and newspapers across 35 countries
  • Offline reading on mobile and tablet
  • Search-inside-issue text indexing
  • Family-sharing up to five users
  • English, German, French, Italian, Swedish and Spanish-language content
  • Web reader plus iOS, Android and Kindle Fire apps

Plan structure and household fit

The current tier ladder for Readly scales from an entry plan up to higher-value options, with the Readly Family bundle tier sitting in the sweet spot for most buyers. Annual prepay usually unlocks a meaningful discount versus month-to-month where supported; check the live widget on this page for the operator-current price in your country and currency.

2025-2026 differentiator

Through 2024-2025 Readly continued growing newspaper catalogue alongside core magazines and rationalised marketing spend after listing on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Readly pricing in 2026

The current advertised tier ladder for Readly (as published by Readly International AB (publ); check the live widget on this page for your country and currency):

TierPriceWhat you get
Readly StandardSEK 119/monthUnlimited magazine and newspaper reading on one account, five devices
Readly Family bundleSEK 159/monthFamily account up to five users
Annual prepaySEK 1,199/yearStandard annual saving versus monthly

Promotional pricing, regional VAT/GST and seasonal codes can move the headline. Use Subger's tracking tools to time your purchase against active offers and to monitor the post-promo renewal price on Readly.

Subger featureWhere to find it
Renewal-price trackerTrue price page
Active deals + promosDeals page
Promo codesPromo codes
Cancellation guideCancel guide

Readly apps and customer channels

PlatformSupport
Web appChrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox
iOS / AndroidMobile companion apps where shipped
DesktopmacOS and Windows where shipped
Browser extensionsWhere applicable
API / webhooksDeveloper access on paid tiers
SSO / SCIMEnterprise tier identity integrations

Catalogue and reading features

Scope and depth

Readly's position in the ebooks category rests on the feature list above plus the 2025-2026 differentiator described earlier. The depth of capability available to you depends on the tier you pick — the Annual prepay tier unlocks the most complete experience, while entry tiers focus on essentials.

Partners and ecosystem

Integrations and partner relationships are a critical buying signal in the ebooks category. Review the feature list above for Readly's key partners and confirm that the providers in your existing stack are supported before committing to a paid tier.

Customer support and onboarding

Readly International AB (publ) offers customer support through documented channels — help centre, app or phone and (on higher tiers) priority access. Onboarding effort scales with tier and product complexity; entry plans are typically self-serve, while top tiers include hands-on assistance.

Who Readly fits best

  • Customers in Sweden and adjacent markets where Readly operates
  • Buyers in the ebooks category who value the named features above
  • Households or businesses that benefit from the 2025-2026 differentiator highlighted earlier
  • Users who want the operator-direct relationship rather than a third-party reseller
  • Subscribers replacing a more expensive or less specialised alternative with a like-for-like fit

Frequently asked questions about Readly

Who operates Readly and where are they based?

Readly is operated by Readly International AB (publ), headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

When was Readly founded?

Readly traces back to 2012. Ownership status as of 2025-2026: publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm (READ).

How much does Readly cost?

The current tier ladder runs from Readly Standard (SEK 119/month) up to Annual prepay (SEK 1,199/year). The pricing table above lists every tier; the live widget mirrors the operator's current prices for your country.

Is there a free tier or trial?

Free or trial availability for Readly is visible in the pricing table above. Promotional offers change — see the Readly deals page for current promotions.

How do I cancel Readly?

Cancellation depends on how you signed up. Direct subscribers cancel in account settings; users billed via Apple, Google or a partner cancel in that store's subscription manager. Subger's Readly cancel guide walks through every billing path.

How does Readly compare on price?

Use Subger's true price tracker to compare Readly's renewal price to the introductory teaser and to category alternatives. Annual prepay typically unlocks the biggest unit-cost saving where supported.

Where is Readly available?

Readly is available in the markets documented on Readly International AB (publ)'s site. Pricing and plan availability can vary by country — confirm in your region before subscribing.

What channels does Readly support?

See the platform table above. In summary, Readly reaches customers through the channels typical for ebooks, including the apps and customer-care surfaces listed.

What's new with Readly in 2025-2026?

Through 2024-2025 Readly continued growing newspaper catalogue alongside core magazines and rationalised marketing spend after listing on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Are there deals or promo codes available?

Subger tracks active Readly deals on the Readly deals page and promo codes on the Readly promo codes page. Annual prepay and loyalty bundles often beat seasonal codes.

Get started with Readly

To subscribe to Readly, head to the Readly International AB (publ) site and pick the tier from the table above that fits your needs. The Readly Family bundle tier is the typical starting point for engaged users; annual prepay normally delivers the best unit cost where supported. Pair this page with the linked Subger guides below to time your purchase against active deals and to monitor the post-promo renewal price.

Related Subger guides for Readly

Pricing

Monthly Plan

from $12.99

/month

Annual Equivalent

from $155.88

/year

Available in 1 regions
Regional pricingMonthly
🇺🇸United StatesUSD$12.99

Prices converted at current exchange rate

Source: www.readly.comPrices verified 2026-03-18

Available Guides

Sources

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