BookBeat
BookBeat is a paid digital subscription service for audiobooks and e-books, offering access to more than 1 million books.
What BookBeat is
BookBeat is a paid digital subscription service for audiobooks and e-books, offering access to more than 1 million books. It runs on Android, iOS, and the web, and supports Apple CarPlay and Apple Watch. New users can try it free for 45 days with 20 listening and reading hours; the pricing note also lists a 30-day trial. Payment details are requested at signup, and the selected monthly subscription starts billing after the trial. Basic is listed at €899 a month with 20 hours; an extra profile costs € 1,99/month. Premium is €1,099 a month with 100 hours; an extra profile costs € 5,99/month. Accounts can have up to five profiles, each receiving included hours. Downloads support offline listening subject to device storage. Personalized recommendations, cancellation at any time, and 24/7 BookBetty chatbot support are also listed.
Good
- Catalog exceeds 1 million books
- Available on Android, iOS, and web
- Offers a free trial
- Supports offline listening downloads
- Up to five account profiles
Watch out
- No free plan
- Basic costs €899 a month
- One listener per profile at a time
- Downloads depend on device storage
Who it suits
BookBeat suits readers and listeners wanting audiobooks and e-books across mobile and web devices. Families can use separate profiles for simultaneous listening.
Verdict
BookBeat combines a large listed catalog with mobile, web, offline, and family-profile access. Its subscription cost, trial terms, and monthly hour limits are central considerations.
Plans and prices
From BookBeat's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | €899 a month | 20 hours/month · extra profile € 1,99/month · Monthly |
| Premium | €1,099 a month | 100 hours/month · extra profile € 5,99/month · Monthly |
The facts
Each one read from BookBeat's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cancellation
- Subscribers can change or cancel their subscription at any time.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Catalog
- A subscription provides access to more than 1 million books.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Family profiles
- An account can have up to five profiles including the main account, and each profile receives the plan’s included monthly hours.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Head office
- BookBeat AB lists its office location as Sveavägen 56, Stockholm, Sweden.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- BookBeat supports Apple CarPlay and Apple Watch.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Offline listening
- Books can be downloaded in the app for offline listening, with the number of downloads limited by available device storage.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Personalized recommendations
- The app provides personalized book recommendations.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Service
- BookBeat is a digital subscription service for audiobooks and e-books.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Simultaneous use
- Only one person can listen at a time per profile; additional profiles let family members listen simultaneously.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- BookBeat’s chatbot BookBetty is available 24/7, and the company also offers an FAQ and contact form.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2015checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Stockholm, Swedenchecked 28 Sep 2026
- Ownership and privacy contact
- BookBeat says it is part of Bonnier and lists privacy questions at [email protected].checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- New users can try BookBeat free for 45 days with 20 listening and reading hours.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Trial billing
- After the trial, the selected monthly subscription begins; payment details are requested during signup and billing starts after the trial.checked 7 Oct 2026
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