Best Audiobook Services · pricing · Updated June 2026
Chirp pricing (2026)
Chirp publishes no self-serve price (quote-only), across 1 plans. Best for Budget-conscious listeners who buy selectively. Every figure links to Chirp's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: Quote-only
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Budget-conscious listeners who buy selectively; Deal hunters and opportunistic buyers; Listeners who prefer permanent ownership over subscription access; BookBub users already in the deal-discovery ecosystem; Casual listeners who don't need a monthly credit
Chirp plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-Per-Book (No Subscription) | Quote-only | — | custom | No subscription required. Audiobooks purchased individually at deal prices, typically $0.99-$5.99 per title (limited-time deals, up to 95% off). Free to sign up for daily deal emails. Books purchased are owned permanently. No recurring fee. | chirpbooks.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Official chirpbooks.com and the Chirp about page confirm a pay-per-book model with no subscription fee. Deals typically $0.99-$5.99 per title. Owned by the team behind BookBub. Corroborated by June 2026 WebSearch.
Capabilities
Integrations: BookBub (same company — deal discovery), iOS app, Android app, Alexa skill, Web streaming.
Key features: No subscription fee — free to sign up and browse; Deals typically $1–$6 per title (up to 75-95% off standard credit price); Permanent ownership of purchased titles — no DRM lock-in to subscription; Daily deal emails with personalized genre picks; Owned by BookBub team — leverages publisher deal pipeline; iOS, Android, and Alexa apps for listening.
Plan limits: Deals are limited-time — price reverts after deal window closes; No subscription catalog to browse freely — only deal titles and regular-priced purchases; Available in US and Canada only.
Frequently asked questions
Does Chirp support HIPAA?
Chirp HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Chirp have a free plan?
Chirp free tier: Yes.