Spotify Premium subscribers will have access to 150,000 audiobooks at no additional cost, as announced on Spotify’s “For the Record” page. Initially, the platform introduced 300,000 audiobooks in September 2022.
Spotify Premium subscribers in Australia, the UK, and the United States can now access 150,000 audiobooks, with plans for further expansion, according to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek.
Today, there is a major leader in the audiobooks industry. Just like with music and podcasts, we think there is a growing desire among consumers to listen to audiobooks.
We are thrilled to offer creators and consumers access to the fantastic tools we have developed, enabling greater exploration of audiobooks worldwide, similar to music and podcasting.
In 2022, audiobooks accounted for 6% of the major book market, with an annual growth rate of 20%. Spotify acquired the audiobook distributor Findaway in November 2021.
Is there a specific duration within which one can listen to audiobooks without any cost?
Spotify’s Premium plan subscribers can listen to 15 hours per month of the 150,000 free audiobooks. To access more content, users must purchase a 10-hour “refill.”
Release and accessibility
Free audiobooks on Spotify can be accessed in the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The company plans to expand to other countries in the near future, although specific details have not been provided yet.
