Best outside the US
Storytel review
A strong streaming style service across Europe and parts of Asia, with local language catalogs, but it is not available in the US.
By Ilyas Jan · Updated October 24, 2026
HumPage Listen score
7.5/10Set per country
Streaming plans by country
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Who it is for
Listeners in Storytel's markets who want local language audiobooks
Who should skip it
Anyone in the United States
At a glance
Checked October 2026
What I like
- Big local language catalogs in its home markets
- Ebooks and audiobooks in one app
- Family plans in many countries
What could be better
- Not available in the United States
- Plans and prices differ a lot from country to country
- Nothing to keep after you cancel
- English language catalog is thinner than Audible's
Where Storytel works
Storytel is a Swedish company and its strongest markets are the Nordics, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Turkey and India, among others. It does not operate in the US, so American readers should look at Everand or Spotify for a streaming style service.
Because plans are set per country, check the Storytel site for your market to see the current tiers, hour limits and trial length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Storytel available in the US?+
No. Storytel operates in selected countries and the US is not one of them.
How much is Storytel?+
It depends on your country. Storytel sets plans and prices per market.
Ready to try Storytel?
Set per country. Trial: Varies by country. Check the current offer on the official site before you sign up.
Ilyas Jan
Founder and lead reviewer
I listen to audiobooks on walks, on long drives and at bedtime, and I started HumPage Listen to compare the apps with the same tests every time. More about me
Alternatives worth a look
7.6/10Best mix of ebooks and audio
Everand
A reading and listening subscription with unlocks for new titles and a large set of books you can play without using one.
$11.99 a month
7.9/10Best if you already pay
Spotify
Fifteen hours of audiobooks a month are a lovely bonus inside Premium, but heavy listeners will hit the limit fast.
Included with Premium Individual
8.8/10Biggest catalog
Audible
The largest catalog and the best original content, with a Premium plan that mixes one owned book a month with an included library.
$8.99 a month
