Nextory

Nextory is a Swedish subscription service for audiobooks and e-books, run by Nextory AB in Stockholm. It was founded in 2015 by Shadi Bitar and Ninos Malki. The catalogue has more than 1.4 million titles, and the service is active in the Nordic countries, the German-speaking markets, the Netherlands, France and Spain. It is one of the larger European alternatives to Audible.

Features

• Audiobooks and e-books in one app, in several languages
• Subscription tiers by monthly reading and listening time
• Profiles for family members and a children's section
• 14 days free trial in Germany, cancellable at any time

Pricing and ownership

On the German site the plans are priced at 9.99, 14.99 and 19.99 euros per month for 25, 50 or 100 hours of reading and listening time. Prices differ by country. On 1 September 2026 Bonnier Books, the Swedish publishing group that also owns BookBeat, announced an agreement to acquire all shares in Nextory. The deal still needs approval from the Swedish Competition Authority.