Spotify Expands Free Audiobook Perk to More Countries and Increases Catalog Size
On Tuesday, Spotify revealed that it is extending its complimentary audiobook benefit to Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. Subscribers in these regions will have access to 15 hours of free audiobook listening time each month. Additionally, Spotify announced the expansion of its audiobook library from 200,000 to 250,000 titles. The perk has already been available in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Spotify Becomes Second-Largest Audiobook Provider
This expansion follows Spotify’s announcement two months ago that its audiobook service is now the second-largest audiobook provider, trailing only Amazon’s Audible. Since the free service’s launch in November, Spotify reports that users have listened to more than 150,000 titles.
Accessing and Tracking Audiobooks on Spotify
Audiobooks can be discovered in the Spotify app’s Home feed or through the search tab. Any audiobook labeled as ”Included in Premium” can be enjoyed with a Spotify Premium subscription. Users can monitor their listening hours in the settings of the Spotify app. If the allocated listening hours are exhausted, additional 10-hour packages can be purchased for CAD $14.99, IRE €12.99, and NZD $19.99.
Spotify Introduces Standalone Audiobook Plan for Free Users
Recently, Spotify launched a $9.99 per month plan in the United States, allowing its free users to access the audiobook collection. The plan includes 15 hours of listening and provides Spotify with an opportunity to compete with Audible by targeting users who may not be as interested in its music service. While Audible’s $14.95 monthly subscription grants users one credit to purchase a title, Spotify’s $9.99 plan allows users to listen to 15 hours across its entire catalog, which often provides enough time to enjoy more than one audiobook.
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Finally, audiobook lovers in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand won’t feel left out anymore!
Looks like Spotify’s making a play for the audiobook market, about time too.
Great, more reasons for my screen time to skyrocket, thanks Spotify!