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ElevenReader vs. Audible

Looking for an Audible alternative that gives you more ways to listen? ElevenReader brings audiobooks and your own files into one app, while Audible is built around its audiobook catalog and monthly membership plans.

Let’s take a look at how they compare.

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How do ElevenReader and Audible compare?

Both apps give you plenty to listen to, but they work in different ways. Here’s a quick comparison.

FeatureElevenReaderAudible
Free accessOngoing free plan with 10 hours of text to audio each month and thousands of free audiobooksFree titles and podcasts with an Amazon account; 30-day free trial of a membership
Paid monthly planUltra: $11/monthStandard: $8.99/month; Premium: $14.95/month
Audiobook catalog200,000+ premium audiobooks on Ultra, most of them professionally narrated, plus thousands of free titlesMore than 1 million titles, including podcasts and Audible Originals
Audiobook access20 hours of premium listening each month with UltraStandard: 1 audiobook selection a month from the full catalog, plus podcasts and a curated set of Originals; Premium: 1 credit a month plus the Plus Catalog
Your own filesPDFs, EPUBs, Word files, web pages, scans, and moreNo text to speech for your own files
Voice choice1,000+ natural voices across 90+ languages for imported contentNarration is set by the audiobook edition
Offline listeningAvailable with Ultra in the mobile appsAvailable in the Audible app
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, and a Chrome extensionWeb, iOS, Android, Kindle, Alexa, Apple Watch, Wear OS, Fire TV, and more
Extra toolsSmart imports, custom voices, bookmarks, soundscapes, and sleep timerClips and notes, sleep timer, Car Mode, podcasts, and Audible Originals
What happens after cancelingPremium audiobook access ends with UltraBooks bought with Premium credits stay; Standard selections lock, and Plus Catalog access and unused credits are lost

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A closer look at the features

ElevenReader and Audible are built around different kinds of listening. Here are three of the biggest differences.

Audiobook choice

Audible has a much bigger audiobook catalog, but ElevenReader gives you more freedom to listen to books alongside your own files and documents.

Audiobooks on ElevenReader

ElevenReader Ultra gives you access to 200,000+ premium audiobooks, most of them professionally narrated, with 20 hours of premium listening each month. The free plan has thousands more to choose from, plus a new featured audiobook you can claim every week.

They all live in the same library as the files and links you add yourself, so everything you want to listen to stays together.

Audiobooks on Audible

Audible has the bigger catalog, with more than 1 million titles to choose from, including podcasts and Audible Originals. Standard gives you one audiobook selection each month from the full catalog, plus podcasts and a curated set of Audible Originals. Premium includes one monthly credit plus the Plus Catalog of thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals.

If you buy a book with a Premium credit, it stays in your library after you cancel. Standard selections are only available while your membership is active, and Plus Catalog titles and unused credits are lost when you cancel.

Listening to your own content

This is where the two apps really start to feel different. ElevenReader lets you turn your own books, documents, and saved content into audio, while Audible sticks to the titles available in its catalog.

Your own files on ElevenReader

Already have something you want to listen to? Upload a PDF, EPUB, Word document, web link, pasted text, or scan to ElevenReader, choose a voice, and press play. It all sits alongside your audiobooks, which makes it easy to move between your own books, work documents, or study material without changing apps.

Your own files on Audible

Audible does not have a personal file reader like ElevenReader. You listen to audiobooks, podcasts, and Originals available through Audible instead. That works well if the things you want to listen to are already there. If you want to turn your own files into audio too, you’ll need a separate app.

Listening across devices

Both apps make it easy to keep listening across devices, but Audible works with a wider range of them.

Listening with ElevenReader

ElevenReader works on the web, iOS, and Android, plus a Chrome extension, with your library synced between web and mobile. Start on your computer, then carry on from the same place on your phone. Ultra also lets you download content in the mobile apps, so you can keep listening offline.

Listening with Audible

Audible works on iOS, Android, compatible Kindle devices, Alexa, Apple Watch, Wear OS, Fire TV, and in the car. That wider device support is handy if you like to switch between your phone, smart speaker, watch, or e-reader.

Narrator choice

Pick your own narrator on eligible titles

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ElevenReader and Audible pricing compared

ElevenReader gives you a free plan you can keep using, with 10 hours of text to audio for your own files each month and thousands of free audiobooks. Audible lets anyone with an Amazon account stream a rotating set of free titles and podcasts, and offers a 30-day membership trial if you haven’t been a member or had a trial in the past 12 months. After the trial, you’ll need a paid membership to keep its membership benefits.

For paid plans, the prices are pretty close, but you get something different from each plan.

Here’s what you can expect:

FeatureElevenReaderAudible
Free$0 with 10 hours of text to audio each month and thousands of free audiobooksFree titles and podcasts with an Amazon account; 30-day free trial of a membership
MonthlyUltra: $11/monthStandard: $8.99/month; Premium: $14.95/month
AnnualUltra: $99/yearPremium: $149.50/year for 12 credits; $229.50/year for 24 credits
Audiobook access20 hours of premium listening each month with UltraStandard: 1 audiobook selection a month from the full catalog, plus podcasts and a curated set of Originals; Premium: 1 credit a month plus the Plus Catalog

Audible Standard is cheaper each month, but it gives you one audiobook selection a month, plus podcasts and some Originals. ElevenReader Ultra gives you premium audiobooks alongside audio of your own files, plus offline listening and the rest of the Ultra features.

Audible prices from Audible membership plans, Audible Premium plans, Audible free listens, Audible Standard plan, Audible Standard membership announcement, checked October 5, 2026.

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I had so many PDFs for this episode...ElevenReader totally saved my butt by letting me listen to what I had to research.

Ben GilbertHost, Acquired Podcast

While searching for an app that would allow our severely disabled son to "read" books and magazines, I stumbled across this one. He can even navigate the menus independently. Another step towards greater freedom for our teenager.

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I never write app reviews. Like, ever. But ElevenReader? Oh, this app deserves a standing ovation, a round of applause, and maybe a five-star Michelin review while we’re at it.

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Why choose ElevenReader as an Audible alternative

ElevenReader gives you more ways to listen to the content you already have. You also get more control over how that content sounds.

Pick your own narrator for your uploads
Your imported content can play in 1,000+ natural voices across 90+ languages. Try a few until you find one that suits what you are listening to.
Create your own custom narrator
With Ultra, you can create custom voices for the books and documents you upload. Choose the sound you like, then make it your go-to narrator for everything you upload.
Tidy up long files before you listen
Smart imports can remove repeated headers, footers, page numbers, and other filler from supported files. That helps long PDFs and documents sound better in audio. It also means less time hearing the same page clutter again and again.

Frequently asked questions about using ElevenReader as an Audible alternative

Is ElevenReader a good Audible alternative?

Yes. ElevenReader combines audiobooks with a reader for your own PDFs, EPUBs, articles, and documents. The free plan includes 10 hours of text to audio each month.

Which costs less, ElevenReader or Audible?

Audible Standard costs $8.99 per month, ElevenReader Ultra costs $11, and Audible Premium costs $14.95. ElevenReader also has an ongoing free plan with text to audio for your own files and thousands of free audiobooks, while Audible’s free option is a rotating set of free titles plus a 30-day membership trial.

Does ElevenReader have as many audiobooks as Audible?

No. Audible has the larger catalog, with more than 1 million titles, including podcasts and Audible Originals. ElevenReader Ultra includes more than 200,000 premium audiobooks, most of them professionally narrated, plus thousands of free titles.

Can I listen to my own books and documents on ElevenReader?

Yes. You can upload EPUBs, PDFs, Word documents, web links, scans, and other supported content, then choose a voice and listen. Audible doesn’t offer text to speech for your own files.

Do I keep audiobooks after canceling ElevenReader or Audible?

Audible Premium books bought with a credit are yours to keep after you cancel. Audible Standard selections lock once your membership ends, and Plus Catalog titles and unused credits are lost when you cancel. ElevenReader premium audiobooks are part of the Ultra listening plan, so premium access ends when the subscription ends.