The bookshops, libraries & audiobook apps Reddit recommends

Audible, Libby, Libro.fm, Hoopla, Kindle Unlimited, ThriftBooks, Bookshop.org, publishers. · 10 ranked from 725 mentions

Ranking: consensus = (n·s + k·μ) / (n + k); n = trust-weighted mentions, s = trust+time-weighted sentiment, μ = category mean, k = max(30, median n)

1. 1LibbyA highly praised app that allows users to borrow ebooks and audiobooks for free through their local library systems.204 mentionsconsensus 87
2. 2Libro.fmWidely recommended as the leading ethical alternative to Audible, primarily for its business model that shares profits with local independent…85 mentionsconsensus 85
3. 3HooplaA popular digital media service provided through public libraries that allows users to borrow audiobooks, ebooks, movies, and music for free.66 mentionsconsensus 83
4. 4Storygraph38 mentionsconsensus 82
5. 5Anna's Archive10 mentionsconsensus 80
6. 6Chirp19 mentionsconsensus 80
7. 7Xigxag10 mentionsconsensus 76
8. 8LibriVox16 mentionsconsensus 76
9. 9GoodreadsA polarizing but dominant book-tracking platform.51 mentionsconsensus 68
10. 10AudibleA dominant audiobook service frequently praised for its high-quality narration and seamless integration with the Kindle ecosystem, though it faces…195 mentionsconsensus 65