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Libro.fm vs Storygraph
Libro.fm
73 positive (86%) · 9 mixed (11%) · 3 negative (4%)
Trust + time weighted: +81%
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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.
Storygraph
32 positive (84%) · 4 mixed (11%) · 2 negative (5%)
Trust + time weighted: +77%
Top excerpts
hardcover is just the name of the app that the bot is based on, its a platform like storygraph and goodreads where you can track the books you’re reading
Yeah, I've exclusively used SG since 2019 and liked it a lot. I wish that the community features were a bit more integrated into things (I would like to save/like other peoples' reviews), but it's a small price to pay for staying off GR.
You might want to check out storygraph to look for books. You can filter for dark fantasy and they have content warnings for all books
I personally love everything about StoryGraph. I love how it doesn’t force it to be a social media app.
Personally, I like Storygraph's recommendations. I just go to my favourite book and check out "Browse similar books"