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Google Play BooksAudible
Free

Free to use; ebooks and audiobooks are bought individually.

 Paid

Subscription from $8.99 a month after a free 30-day trial, with occasional promotional…

Android, iOS, Web Android, iOS, Web
  • Reads and plays books in a web browser as well as on mobile
  • Ebooks, audiobooks, comics and textbooks in one library
  • Large catalog of audiobooks and exclusive Originals
  • Offline listening in the app
  • Requires a Google account
  • Purchases are tied to Google's store
  • Requires a subscription and an Amazon account
  • Purchased titles stay tied to Amazon's apps
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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