Quick Answer
- Libro.fm is a DRM‑free audiobook service that lets you actually own your audio files.
- Most bestsellers and mainstream releases are there — over 99% of NYT bestsellers are covered.
- It’s privacy‑friendlier than most big platforms and directly supports independent bookstores.
What Is Libro.fm?
Libro.fm is an audiobook service built around a simple idea: when you buy an audiobook, you should own it and your money should support real bookstores, not just a single tech giant.
Libro.fm provides standard audio files you can download, back up, and play on almost any device you like. You access Libro.fm through its website and mobile apps.
Pricing, Catalog, and Membership
Libro.fm follows a credit‑based model similar to Audible. A standard monthly membership gives you one credit you can spend on any title, plus discounts on additional purchases.
For heavier listeners, the annual plan front‑loads a year’s worth of credits at a discount. The catalog has grown into the hundreds of thousands of titles, including bestsellers, small‑press work, and translated books.
Supporting Independent Bookstores
A core part of Libro.fm’s model is revenue‑sharing with real‑world bookstores. When you create an account, you choose a partner store, and that shop gets a cut of your purchases and memberships.
Link: Libro.fm
