Audible vs Kobo Plus (Listen): which Audiobook subscriptions wins in 2026?
We tested Audible and Kobo Plus (Listen) head-to-head on every criterion in our audiobook subscriptions methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
Audible wins overall
Based on 5 audiobook subscriptions criteria: Audible wins 1, Kobo Plus (Listen) wins 0, 4 tied.
Audible
Winner1
criteria won
Kobo Plus (Listen)
0
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | Audible | Kobo Plus (Listen) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (USD) | $14.95 | $9.99 | Audible |
| Listening allowance | 1 credit/mo (rolls 12 mo) + Plus catalog | Unlimited audio-only tier | — |
| DRM / file ownership | DRM, forfeited at cancel | Streaming only | — |
| Catalog | Largest commercial | Smaller than Audible / Libro.fm | — |
| Markets | US, UK, DE, FR, IT, ES, JP, AU, CA, IN | US, CA, UK, FR, IT, NL, BE, PT, ES, AU, NZ | — |