# Libro.fm pricing (2026): plans, cost, and compliance

**Entry price:** $14.17/mo (Libro.fm Annual). Among the 7 audiobook services we track it is #6 cheapest of 7; median entry $11.99/mo.
**Domain:** libro.fm
**Free tier:** No
**Compliance:** HIPAA Not published · SOC 2 Not published · GDPR Not published
**Integrations:** iOS, Android, Alexa (Amazon Echo), Sonos, BookBub (deal alerts), independent bookstore partner network
**Best for:** Independent bookstore supporters; DRM-free / portable file ownership advocates; Listeners wanting non-expiring credits; Book club communities; Ethically-minded audio consumers
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Plans

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Libro.fm Standard (Monthly) | $14.99 | — | flat | 1 credit per month redeemable for any audiobook (600,000+ titles). Credits never expire. Purchases support local independent bookstores. 30% off additional a la carte purchases. New members can get the first month for $0.99. | libro.fm |
| Libro.fm Annual | $14.17 | −5% | flat | Billed annually at $169.99/year for 12 credits delivered upfront (~$14.17/mo effective), plus a limited-time bonus 13th credit. Same independent-bookstore-supporting model as monthly. Launched 2025; confirmed by Publishers Weekly. | publishersweekly.com |

**Key features:** 250,000+ DRM-free MP3 audiobook titles; Credits never expire; Revenue sharing with local independent bookstores (portion of every purchase); Book club community features; 30% off additional a la carte purchases for members; First month $0.99 intro offer for new members; Annual plan (2025): 12 credits + bonus 13th credit for $169.99.

**Plan limits:** Credits redeemable only for individual titles (no unlimited streaming catalog); US/Canada credit cards only; No free tier; intro offer: first month $0.99 for new members.

## Cheaper audiobook services alternatives

- [AudiobooksNow](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/audiobooksnow/) — from $0/mo
- [Audible](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/audible/) — from $7.95/mo
- [Kobo Plus](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/kobo-plus/) — from $7.99/mo
- [Everand](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/everand/) — from $11.99/mo
- [Downpour](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/downpour/) — from $12.99/mo

Sources: 2 · Last verified 2026-06-14
Provenance: Monthly membership $14.99/mo (1 credit) confirmed via WebSearch and Libro.fm support pages. Libro.fm launched an annual plan in 2025, confirmed by Publishers Weekly 'Libro.fm Launches Annual Subscription' (accessed 2026-06-14): $169.99/year for 12 credits plus a limited-time bonus 13th credit. The prior 'no annual option' claim was stale and an annual plan has been added.
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/libro-fm/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Libro.fm's entry plan was $14.17/mo as of 2026-06-14 — https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/libro-fm/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl