Support local bookstores
When you choose Libro.fm, you get to purchase audiobooks directly through your local bookstore of choice.
Switch and support local bookstores
When you make the #AudiobookSwitch from Audible to Libro.fm, you support your local bookstore with your audiobook membership, keeping money within your local economy, creating local jobs, and making a difference in your community.
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This is why real people decided to choose Libro.fm.
Compare Libro.fm to Audible
| Libro.fm | Audible | |
| Over 185,000 audiobooks to choose from | • | • |
| $14.99 monthly fee (includes one audiobook per month) | • | • |
| 30% off additional audiobooks and gifted audiobooks | • | • |
| Free iOS and Android apps | • | • |
| Gift specific audiobooks and memberships | • | • |
| Membership credits never expire | • | |
| Every purchase supports independent bookstores | • | |
| Hold or cancel membership and keep your credits | • | |
| DRM-free downloads (own your audiobooks) | • | |
| Recommendations from expert booksellers | • |
Top 7 reasons to make the #AudiobookSwitch
Plenty of people are making the #AudiobookSwitch—choosing Libro.fm and their local, independent bookstore over Amazon’s Audible. Why? We were hoping you’d ask:
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Enjoy expert bookseller recommendations
Libro.fm offers real recommendations from real people, rather than algorithms which might be unreliable or harmful.
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Own your audiobooks
We offer 100% DRM-free downloads. With Libro.fm, you actually own each audiobook purchased and have the freedom to download and listen on any device you like. Read more about our “cage-free” audiobooks.
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Help your local economy thrive
Approximately 28% of all independent bookstore revenue immediately recirculates in the local economy.
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Talk to real people
Libro.fm is staffed by real people who love local bookstores, audiobooks, and customers. Reach us at hello@libro.fm, and we will get back to you.
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Create local jobs
When you support your local bookstore, you’re supporting the individuals who work there.
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Support local bookstores
We think this reason deserves two mentions. Find your local bookstore and get started.
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Membership details
- Each month, you receive one audiobook credit in exchange for an automatic monthly charge of $14.99 USD plus tax to your credit card. Your membership provides ongoing support for local bookstores.
- Audiobook credits from your membership can be used on your choice of over 150,000 audiobooks, regardless of list price. (Note: Certain audiobooks cannot be purchased with credits due to publisher restrictions.)
- Audiobook credits never expire and can be used on gifts.
- As a member, you receive 30% off additional à la carte audiobook purchases, including gifts.
- You can place your membership on hold or cancel anytime and keep your audiobooks and unused credits.
- Monthly membership is currently available only in the United States and Canada, but gift memberships are available worldwide.
Get help
Check out our Knowledge Base or contact us at hello@libro.fm and a real, audiobook-loving human will get back to you.