How to Buy Audiobooks With Libro.fm

The Alternative to Amazon-Owned Audible 

Like with any hobby, reading isn’t one size fits all. And these days, not only are there endless books and genres to choose from, but there are more ways than ever to immerse ourselves in a story. Physical books, ebooks, audiobooks, a combination of all three! Libraries and indie bookshops! Book clubs and reading apps! 

When you use Libro.fm for your audiobook listening, you have plenty of options for how you listen, no matter your budget or bandwidth. And your purchases always support your independent bookshop of choice—a key difference between us and certain *mega audiobook retailers* we will not name 🙂 

(If you do want to learn more about what sets us apart from other services, we have a blog post for that.) 

What is Libro.fm? 

Hi 👋We’re Libro.fm, the audiobook company that shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen independent bookshop, giving you the power to keep money within your local economy.

We’re proud to be a Social Purpose Corporation, Certified B Corp, and 100% employee-owned. If you’re looking to listen to audiobooks, we’d love for you to join our community of booksellers, readers, librarians, and more! 

How do you buy audiobooks with Libro.fm? 

Libro.fm offers multiple ways to purchase audiobooks, so no matter if you’re trying them out for the first time or an experienced listener, there’s something for everyone. 

We offer multiple membership plan options, the ability to purchase audiobooks à la carte, credit bundles (one credit is good for one audiobook of your choice), and gift bundles. We also run great sales (seriously—sometimes people get “mad” at us for having such great deals)! 

How much is an audiobook subscription with Libro.fm? 

Our memberships vary depending on how many audiobooks you want to receive per month. We offer three main membership plans: 

While our one and two credit(s) per month plans provide you with one or two credits monthly, annual members receive all 12 credits at once. This plan is the best way to support your independent bookshop, as it provides them with upfront revenue. As a Libro.fm member, you receive access to exclusive member sales and perks, as well as 30% off additional purchases—including sale audiobooks! To learn more about the plans and see pricing, check out our membership page. 

Can you buy audiobooks without a subscription? 

You’re also able to purchase audiobooks à la carte. However, because à la carte audiobooks tend to be expensive, buying audiobooks with a credit can be more budget friendly. 

How do you listen to audiobooks on Libro.fm? 

To listen to your Libro.fm audiobooks, we recommend using our free iOS and Android apps.

You’ll be able to adjust narration speed, create tags, add bookmarks, and more. We also have a web player for those who like to listen in their browser, as well as an app for Apple Watch.

Another feature that sets Libro.fm apart from other audiobook retailers is that we are Digital Rights Management (DRM) free—meaning you actually own your audiobooks! So if you’d rather listen to the audiobooks outside our apps, you’re able to download the files and play them wherever you’d like. 

Start listening today! 

For a limited time, annual members will receive a bonus audiobook free—meaning they’ll have 13 from the start to enjoy. 

No matter how you’re listening, thank you for supporting your independent bookshop with us.