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
spotify.com › us › audiobooks
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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Reddit
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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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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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Spotify audiobooks. Can we have a talk about it?
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. More on reddit.com
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February 11, 2024
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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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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spotify.com
spotify.com › us › audiobooks
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
spotify.com › us › audiobooks
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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spotify.com
spotify.com › us › audiobooks
Audiobooks in Premium: Get lost in great stories
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Spotify Support
support.spotify.com › us › article › audiobooks-premium-plans
Audiobooks in Premium plans - Spotify
If you cancel your subscription, ... expiration date. For: Premium Individual and Family/Duo managers Top-ups are valid for 12 months from the purchase date....
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Spotify
spotify.com › us › premium
Spotify Premium - Spotify (USA)
2 days ago - Offer available only to students ... ... For up to 6 family members residing at the same address. Terms apply. Get 15 hours/month of audiobook listening time from our audiobooks subscriber catalog....
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Your Book Friend
yourbookfriend.com › 2025 › 08 › 09 › should-you-use-spotify-for-audiobooks-an-honest-review
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.
Find elsewhere
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Spotify For the Record
newsroom.spotify.com › home › audiobooks+ brings more choice and flexibility to spotify premium subscribers
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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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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Spotify Support
support.spotify.com › us › article › add-ons
Add-ons - Spotify
Premium Family and Duo plan members can request the plan manager to allocate an add-on to their account, but are unable to purchase directly for themselves. ... Audiobooks+ for Plan Members lets plan managers add audiobook listening time for Duo or Family plan members each month
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Spotify Support
support.spotify.com › us › article › audiobook-listening-time-purchase
Purchasing audiobook listening time - Spotify
Its price is added to your monthly Premium subscription in one bill. Audiobooks+ adds extra audiobook listening hours to your own Premium plan each month
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Spotify
spotify.com › us › family
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.
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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 $10.99 Premium subscribers get 15 hours of audiobooks, plus ad-free music — whereas the audiobook plan still has ads for music services. Essentially, audiobook listeners are paying nearly the same amount while getting half the benefits.
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MIDiA Research
midiaresearch.com › blog › new-audiobook-pricing-gives-spotify-the-best-of-both-worlds
New audiobook pricing gives Spotify the best of both worlds
September 19, 2024 - For $9.99 (as opposed to the Premium price point of $10.99), users can access the same 15 hours of audiobook listening (and even more expensive 10-hour top-up block opportunities) while foregoing access to unlimited ad-free music streaming.
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Spotify Support
support.spotify.com › us › article › audiobooks-access-plan
Audiobooks Access plan - Spotify
For: US only Enjoy 15 hours of listening time from our audiobook subscriber catalog every month, with ad-supported access to music and podcasts, available in the US only. Notes: This plan doesn’t include any other Premium features.
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USA Today
usatoday.com › story › tech › 2023 › 11 › 08 › spotify-audiobooks-premium-users › 71494692007
Spotify Premium users can now access over 200,000 audiobooks, 15 hours of listening per month
November 8, 2023 - As a part of their Premium subscription, listeners can enjoy 15 hours of monthly listening choosing from over 200,000 audiobooks. This expanded catalog of books includes new releases like Britney Spears' "The Woman in Me" and Jesmyn Ward's "Let ...
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Spotify For the Record
newsroom.spotify.com › home › spotify expands audiobook access for premium subscribers in five more european countries
Spotify Expands Audiobook Access for Premium Subscribers in Five More European Countries — Spotify
November 26, 2025 - Starting today, eligible Premium listeners in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Monaco can explore more than 300,000 audiobooks, now included with their existing subscriptions.
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Spotify For the Record
newsroom.spotify.com › home › spotify premium will include instant access to 150,000+ audiobooks
Spotify Premium Will Include Instant Access to 150,000+ Audiobooks — Spotify
October 4, 2023 - Today we’re starting an entirely new chapter for our audiobooks offering by making more than 150,000 audiobooks available as part of Spotify Premium subscriptions.
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YouTube
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How to see how many audiobook hours you have left on Spotify Premium. #Spotify #Audiobook - YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Published   February 11, 2025
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The Verge
theverge.com › news › entertainment › tech
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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TechCrunch
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Spotify expands audiobook access to family plan members for the first time | TechCrunch
July 22, 2025 - Today, Spotify’s Premium plans include 15 hours of audiobook listening, so this new plan doubles that offering, ensuring subscribers can get through longer books or even a couple of shorter ones in the month.