Spotify is enhancing the benefits for its Premium users by extending its complimentary audiobook offering to include Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. This addition allows subscribers in these countries to delight in up to 15 hours of audiobook content each month without any additional cost.
The streaming service’s catalogue has recently grown, now boasting a selection of 250,000 audiobook titles for users to explore and enjoy. Updates indicate that since the introduction of this free service in November, there has been significant engagement, with listeners having indulged in over 150,000 titles to date. This uptick in usage positions Spotify as a leading competitor in the audiobook market, second only to the well-established Audible, an Amazon company.
For avid book lovers, navigating to audiobooks on Spotify is easy: simply go to the Home feed or use the search feature within the app to locate titles. Those marked as “Included in Premium” are available to all users with an active Spotify Premium subscription. Managing your audiobook time is straightforward, too, with the option to monitor how many hours you’ve enjoyed directly in the app settings.
Should you find yourself reaching the limit of your allotted hours, additional bundles of listening time can be purchased — a convenient feature for those who can’t wait to jump into the next chapter of their current read.
Notably, Spotify has also introduced a novel $9.99 monthly plan in the U.S. aimed at free-tier listeners desiring access to the audiobook library. This strategic move sets the stage for Spotify to diversify its user base, reaching out to those whose primary interest may sway more towards literature than music. In comparison, Audible’s $14.95 monthly membership provides a credit system for purchasing titles, while Spotify’s new offering empowers listeners to immerse themselves in numerous audiobooks within the allocated 15-hour listening window.
The recent expansion of Spotify’s services indicates a drive to nourish and grow its audiobook user base, providing a competitive and affordable alternative within the digital audiobook sphere.
