Kobo Plus
#5 in Audiobook · Rated 4.0
Kobo Plus: read and/or listen with multi-tier subscriptions
Kobo Plus is Rakuten Kobo’s all‑you‑can‑read and/or listen subscription. It offers separate Read (ebooks), Listen (audiobooks), or Read & Listen tiers. In the U.S. and other markets, initial pricing has commonly been around $7.99 for a single content type or $9.99 for both; Kobo Plus has expanded across multiple regions, including Canada, the UK, Australia, and parts of Asia. The service emphasizes integration with Kobo devices and apps and is part of Kobo’s broader ecosystem of ebooks and audiobooks. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/04/kobo-plus-subscription-plans-are-now-available-in-the-u-s/?utm_source=openai))
Features
- Three tiers: Read, Listen, Read & Listen
- Offline access on Kobo apps/devices
- DRM‑controlled library with cross‑device support
- Extensive catalog across ebooks and audiobooks
- Seamless purchase and management within Kobo ecosystem
Pros
- Deep integration with Kobo devices and store
- Flexible options for readers and listeners
- Regional expansion across markets
Cons
- Catalog availability varies by region
- Not all titles available in audiobook format