Just get audible, hoopla, and/or Libby. That sounds like too much to deal with. Spotify is awesome for music, but this audiobook thing sounds like too much to deal with and 15 hours is nothing in the realm of audiobooks. Answer from Mtolivepickle on reddit.com
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Spotify
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Audiobooks in Premium: Get lost in great stories
Terms apply. Audiobooks Access plan is not currently supported on certain devices including Apple Watch, Garmin, Samsung Watches, Tesla, and Car Thing. ... Select Premium plans now include 15 hours of audiobook listening time every month from our subscriber catalog of over 500,000 titles.
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r/audiobooks on Reddit: Spotify audiobooks. Can we have a talk about it?
February 11, 2024 -

I was so excited when I learnt Spotify were introducing audiobooks. Finally, I had a way of streaming music and audiobooks in one easy to use app rather than paying for multiple subscriptions. Ohhh how wrong I was. I've had multiple occasions now where I'm facing restrictions that I just don't understand.

I wanted to get these written down in case anyone can provide any clarification, and I'm also really interested in any thoughts that anyone else has on this.

  1. So Premium Spotify members can access free 15 hours of audiobooks a month, but that's only applicable to the lead person on a family account. How is that fair? I arranged a family plan for myself and some family members to save us money, why do they not get the same services that I do? Does anyone know if this is being looked into?

  2. You get given 15 hours of listening time per month on Premium, unless you buy the audiobook. I do understand this, but, for example, I've been listening to Mythos by Stephen Fry which is included in Spotify Premium. I've downloaded it so I can listen offline, but this is still included in the 15 hour limit. Also, because it's included in Spotify Premium, I cannot figure out how I could purchase it so I could listen to it as much as I wanted??

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YSK that you can listen to unlimited audiobooks if you have Spotify premium
I just listened to some of the culture series, but it’s also capped at 15 hours per month More on reddit.com
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Spotify premium audiobook tip
Or get the Libby app and download audiobooks for free at your local library. More on reddit.com
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Spotify is now offering audiobooks for Premium members; will this make you drop Audible?
15 hrs isn’t a full book half the time. I would burn though that in a few days. More on reddit.com
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Furious about Spotify audiobooks
It does suck that there’s a limit, but they advertise it as being only fifteen hours pretty heavily on the app. I’m very surprised you got 15 hours in before you noticed the limit, theyre not exactly hiding it. More on reddit.com
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People also ask

Do I need a Premium plan to access audiobooks on Spotify?
No, you can also get access through purchasing individual audiobooks from the Spotify Web Player (Learn more) or subscribing to the Audiobooks Access plan (Learn more).
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Audiobooks in Premium: Get lost in great stories
Can I buy audiobooks in the Spotify app?
For now, audiobooks on Spotify can only be purchased in the Spotify Web Player, but you can listen in the app once you’ve unlocked a title. Head to open.spotify.com, find an audiobook you want to listen to, and follow the steps to check out. Then head back to the app on any device to start listening.
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spotify.com
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Audiobooks in Premium: Get lost in great stories
I’m an author, how do I get my audiobook on Spotify?
If your audiobook rights belong to a publisher, ask them if they’re distributing on Spotify. If you are an independent or self-published author, the easiest way to make your audiobook available on Spotify is through Spotify for Authors.
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Audiobooks in Premium: Get lost in great stories
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Your Book Friend
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Should You Use Spotify for Audiobooks? An Honest Review – Your Book Friend
August 9, 2025 - If longer books are more your speed, the new Audiobooks+ add-on will give you an extra 15 hours, at an additional cost of $11.99 a month on top of your typical Spotify subscription.
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Spotify Support
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Purchasing audiobook listening time - Spotify
Some Premium plans include monthly audiobook listening time from the audiobooks subscriber catalog. These plans are: ... Family and Duo plan members can also get audiobook listening time through the Audiobooks+ for Plan members add-on or a top-up, ...
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Spotify For the Record
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Audiobooks+ Brings More Choice and Flexibility to Spotify Premium Subscribers — Spotify
August 5, 2025 - Audiobooks+: Available to Premium Individual subscribers as well as Family and Duo plan managers, this add-on unlocks an additional 15 hours of listening each month for the existing base plan—a great option for booklovers seeking more audiobook ...
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Spotify For the Record
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7 Can’t-Miss Audiobooks Available in Spotify Premium — Spotify
July 28, 2025 - The first in Sarah J. Maas’s wildly popular series, A Court of Thorns and Roses topped Spotify’s Global Audiobooks of the Year list in 2024. Why our editors love it: It’s a TikTok sensation for a reason—Sarah J. Maas’s immersive ...
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Everyday Reading
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Everything You Should Know About Spotify Audiobooks - Everyday Reading
June 26, 2024 - I mentioned on Instagram that I was working on this post about Spotify audiobooks and these are some of the most asked questions about it! Do you have to have Premium to listen to audiobooks? Yes – Spotify audiobooks aren’t included in a free plan. You’ll have to have a paid Premium account to have access to the audiobooks on Spotify (or a paid Audiobook Access plan).
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The Verge
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Spotify’s new audiobook tier will only save you a dollar over Premium | The Verge
March 1, 2024 - But Spotify is capping the listening limit for Premium subscribers and the book lovers option. For $12.99, subscribers can buy 10 extra hours of books if they run out between billing cycles.
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The Verge
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Spotify’s new audiobook plans are too short to finish long books | The Verge
July 18, 2025 - Spotify has launched two new Audiobooks Plus add-on subscriptions that allow Premium users to double their audiobook listening limit to 30 hours. They’re available to individual Premium subscribers and users who manage Family and Duo plans.
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MIDiA Research
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New audiobook pricing gives Spotify the best of both worlds
September 19, 2024 - In contrast with Spotify’s unlimited supply of music, Premium subscribers were allotted 15 hours (roughly two audiobook equivalents, according to Spotify) of audiobook listening per month.
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Podcastle
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The Absolute Best Audiobooks on Spotify in 2025
August 13, 2025 - Whether you're a seasoned audiobook aficionado or a curious newcomer, there's something here that'll catch your ear – and maybe even spark your next literary obsession. P.S. Did you know that Spotify also offers free audiobooks with your paid membership? Check out our list of the best free audiobooks on Spotify to know more!
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Spotify Support
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Audiobooks in Premium plans - Spotify
Audiobooks+ is an add-on that adds extra audiobook listening hours to your own Premium plan each month.
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Hollyland
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Why Are Audiobooks Locked on Spotify Premium? - Hollyland
June 26, 2025 - Therefore, users can listen to at least one book a month. In comparison to Audible and Amazon, Spotify’s premium plan is cheaper. You’ll pay $11.99/month for Spotify and get 15 hours of Audiobooks.
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ArtieCarden
artiecarden.com › 2024 › 01 › 25 › spotify-premium-audiobooks
Spotify Premium’s Audiobooks
April 5, 2024 - With basic premium you get 15 hours of listening time of select books per month. This only works for single memberships or the plan owner if you have duo or family memberships. I have a lot of problems with the Spotify set-up of audiobooks.
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Engadget
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Spotify's premium audiobook feature launches in the US
August 5, 2025 - An add-on available to Spotify Premium members, as well as individual users on Family and Duo plans, it adds an extra 15 hours of listening on top of the 15 hours available for Premium subscribers.
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The Verge
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Spotify’s free audiobooks perk rolls out to US Premium subscribers | The Verge
November 8, 2023 - Spotify Premium subscribers in the US can now access the streaming platform’s on-demand catalog of over 200,000 audiobooks, alongside 15 hours of listening each month for free. Ten hours of additional listening can be purchased for $12.99 ...
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Engadget
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Spotify's Audiobooks+ add-on is now available to some Premium subscribers
July 17, 2025 - Audiobooks+ was first trialled in Ireland and Canada, and is launching initially for Premium Individual and Plan members in a number of countries in Europe, as well as Australia and New Zealand. Once you’ve added it to your existing subscription, you’ll get an additional 15 hours of listening to audiobooks included in Spotify’s
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RouteNote
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Spotify Premium users can now listen to 150,000+ audiobooks at no extra cost - but there's a catch - RouteNote Blog
October 4, 2023 - Now, it’s all changing. Sort of… Spotify have today announced that Premium subscribers will have access to more than 150,000 audiobooks on the platform.
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Spotify
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Spotify Premium Family - Spotify (US)
With a Premium Family plan, you now have access to 15 hours of audiobook listening time per month. Unused listening hours expire at the end of each month and do not carry over. The audiobook subscriber catalog includes over 250,000 titles across many genres and classics.