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Libro.fm vs Anna's Archive
Libro.fm
73 positive (86%) · 9 mixed (11%) · 3 negative (4%)
Trust + time weighted: +81%
AI summary — not a quote
Libro.fm is widely recommended as the leading ethical alternative to Audible, primarily for its business model that shares profits with local independent bookstores. Users highly value the service for providing DRM-free audiobooks, which allows for true ownership and the ability to download files for use on any device. While the catalog is extensive and covers most mainstream titles, opinions are mixed regarding its coverage of niche genres and the quality of its discovery features compared to larger competitors.
Pros
- Supports local independent bookstores with every purchase or credit used.
- Provides DRM-free audiobooks, allowing users to download and keep files permanently.
- Credits do not expire, and subscriptions can be easily paused or restarted.
- Responsive customer service featuring real human interaction.
Cons
- Gaps in selection for specific niche genres, particularly LitRPG and progression fantasy.
- Search and browsing experience is described by some users as poor or 'terrible'.
- Lacks discovery features like 'next in series' or 'you might also like' recommendations.
- User interface (UI) is generally considered less polished than Audible's.
Top excerpts
If you want to pay for books, I recommend Libro.fm over Audible. Credits don't expire, when you pause your subscription your credits are there, and you support independent bookstores top.
Check out Chirp and Libro.Fm.
I purchase the majority of my books from Libro.fm
Libro.fm has a subscription but it is just one credit per month, but they also have good sales.
I use Libro.fm. You can buy most any audiobook you’d like and part of the proceeds go to an independent bookstore of your choosing.
Anna's Archive
8 positive (80%) · 2 mixed (20%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +80%
Top excerpts
Anna's archive can get you those books.
That is if you really want to bother with that instead of just getting a superior product from Anna's Archive.
I think Anna's Archive might have us all beat
The shadowy library known as Anna’s Archive has officially expanded its reach beyond just books. Dubbed the largest music leak in history, this group has unveiled a staggering 300TB "Preservation Archive" that includes nearly the entire Spotify catalog.
Anna's Archive has apparently backed up all of Spotify