Spotify To Offer Free Audiobooks
Spotify Premium Users Have Access to 15 hours of Free Audiobooks Each Month
Spotify has once again taken a leap forward to revolutionise the way we experience audio. A year on from the introduction audiobooks onto the Spotify platform, they’re embarking on a new chapter (pun intended) that will stir the world of audio entertainment – especially Audible.
Spotify’s vision has been to become the ultimate destination for audio and their latest move brings us one step closer to that reality. So, here’s a summary of what’s unfolded.
Spotify Premium Unlocks A Literary Universe
Starting tomorrow, Spotify Premium users in the United Kingdom and Australia will gain access to over 150,000 audiobooks as part of their subscription. They’ll have 15 monthly hours available for free with an option to purchase a 10-hour top-up. This development will roll out in the United States later this year.
More Value In An Era of Rising Cost of Living
Premium users are getting more bang for their buck. Not only do they have access to a vast library of over 100 million songs and 5 million podcasts but now they can also dive into the immersive world of audiobooks. With this expansion, Spotify flexes as a global audio powerhouse.
Expansive Audiobook Range
A search on Spotify Premium unveils a curated selection of top titles. Users immediately find works from major publishers like Hachette, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan, Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, and RB Media, along with independent authors and publishers from around the world.
This move from Spotify achieves more value for the same price and leverages their economies of scale to make for a more attractive offering for new customers. It will be interesting to see what audiobook competitors do next.