Audiobook Services · pricing · Updated September 2026
Kobo Plus pricing (2026)
Kobo Plus starts at $7.99/mo (Kobo Plus Read) as checked on 2026-09-05, read from Kobo Plus's own pricing page; 3 plans. Best for Kobo e-reader owners. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $7.99/mo (Kobo Plus Read)
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Kobo e-reader owners; Ebook-primary readers who also want audiobooks; Budget-conscious listeners wanting unlimited access without credits; Genre fiction readers (romance, mystery, fantasy)
As of · every figure below links to its source STALE · 2026-09-05
Kobo Plus plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobo Plus Read STALE · 2026-09-05 | $7.99 | — | Flat monthly | Unlimited ebook access only; no audiobooks. Free trial for new subscribers. | kobo.com |
| Kobo Plus Listen STALE · 2026-09-05 | $7.99 | — | Flat monthly | Unlimited audiobook access only; no ebooks. Corrected from the prior $9.99 figure to the confirmed $7.99. Free trial for new subscribers. | kobo.com |
| Kobo Plus Read & Listen STALE · 2026-09-05 | $9.99 | — | Flat monthly | Combined unlimited ebook and audiobook access. Corrected from the previously inferred $13.99 to the confirmed $9.99. Free trial for new subscribers. | kobo.com |
Last verified 2026-09-05. STALE marks a plan we have not re-checked at its source in over 30 days. Every plan above is marked — we flag rather than silently retain. Official kobo.com plans page returned 403; US pricing confirmed via Book Riot 'Kobo Plus Review' (accessed 2026-06-14): Kobo Plus Read $7.99/mo, Kobo Plus Listen $7.99/mo, Kobo Plus Read & Listen $9.99/mo. Corrected the prior Listen figure ($9.99) and the previously inferred Read & Listen figure ($13.99), both of which were wrong.
Price changes
Price on record
$7.99/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: Kobo e-readers (Clara 2E, Sage, Libra 2, Elipsa, Elipsa 2E), iOS, Android, Kobo app.
Key features: 1.3M+ ebooks in catalog; 100,000+ audiobooks; Truly unlimited streaming/downloads — no credit or throttle system; Includes comics, manga, graphic novels, and Kobo Originals; Best value combined ebook + audiobook subscription at $9.99/mo (Read & Listen); Kobo e-reader hardware integration for reading and listening in one device; Catalog organized by genre and series.
Plan limits: Audiobook playback on Kobo hardware limited to specific models (Clara 2E, Sage, Libra 2, Elipsa, Elipsa 2E); Catalog rotates — titles may leave the service; Not available in Mexico; Ebook catalog (~1.3M) much larger than audiobook catalog (~100,000).
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kobo Plus cost?
Kobo Plus starts at $7.99/mo (Kobo Plus Read); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-09-05.
What are cheaper alternatives to Kobo Plus?
Cheaper audiobook services than Kobo Plus (entry $7.99/mo) include AudiobooksNow at $3/mo, Audible at $7.95/mo. Verified 2026-09-05.
Does Kobo Plus support HIPAA?
Kobo Plus's public pages do not say whether it supports HIPAA.
Does Kobo Plus have a free plan?
No — Kobo Plus publishes no free tier; it offers a 30-day free trial.
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