Audiobook services
Nextory vs BookBeat - which audiobook service is worth it?
Nextory or BookBeat? Compare prices, hours, user limits and free trials.
Features
Nextory
Swedish audiobook and e-book service with tiers graded by monthly hours. On Nextory's Unlimited tier, up to four profiles can listen or read at the same time, which suits families.
Pros
- • Cheapest entry tier (Mini 8.99 €/month)
- • Unlimited tier for up to four concurrent profiles
- • Four profiles on every tier
- • Clear tiers for different usage levels
Cons
- • Smallest hour allowance on the Mini tier (10 h/month)
- • Concurrent use only on the Unlimited tier
BookBeat
Audiobook and e-book service owned by Bonnier, where the monthly hours cover both audiobooks and e-books. Extra profiles can be added affordably, and new users get a 30-day free trial.
Pros
- • 30-day free trial (20 hours)
- • Affordable extra profiles (5.99-7.99 €/month)
- • Hours cover both audiobooks and e-books
- • No commitment period
Cons
- • No fully unlimited tier
Subscriptions
Nextory
| Subscription | Price | Hours | Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 8.99 €/mo | 10 h/mo | 1 users |
| Standard | 12.99 €/mo | 30 h/mo | 1 users |
| Plus | 17.99 €/mo | 60 h/mo | 1 users |
| Unlimited1-4 profiles can listen or read at the same time | 26.99 €/mo | Unlimited | 4 users |
BookBeat
| Subscription | Price | Hours | Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 10.99 €/mo | 20 h/mo | 5 users |
| Standard | 16.99 €/mo | 40 h/mo | 5 users |
| PremiumExtra profiles 5.99-7.99 €/month depending on tier, up to four, each with its own hours | 21.99 €/mo | 100 h/mo | 5 users |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Nextory or BookBeat?
The choice depends on your usage. Nextory stands out as follows: cheapest entry tier (mini 8.99 €/month), while BookBeat impresses with 30-day free trial (20 hours). Compare hours and prices based on how much you listen.
Which is cheaper, Nextory or BookBeat?
The cheapest subscription at Nextory costs 8.99 €/mo and at BookBeat 10.99 €/mo. Note that the cheapest tier usually includes fewer hours, so compare the price per hour used.
Which has a longer free trial, Nextory or BookBeat?
Nextory offers a trial of 14 days free (30 hours) and BookBeat a trial of 30 days free (20 hours). Trials may change with campaigns, so check the current offer on the service's pages.
Nextory or BookBeat - summary
Nextory suits savers and families who want concurrent use affordably best, while BookBeat suits families who want affordable extra profiles, and students. Both services have no commitment period, so you can try both and continue with whichever suits you best.