Everand

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2023
Developer: Everand, Inc. (formerly Scribd)
Pricing: Subscription starting at $11.99/month
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, CarPlay, Android Auto

Indexes

Audiobook Players

Overview

Everand is a subscription-based digital library providing access to millions of audiobooks, ebooks, magazines, and documents. Users can read or listen across multiple devices, with support for offline downloads and personalized recommendations. It targets readers and listeners seeking affordable access to a broad selection, including bestsellers and non-fiction, though ebooks are limited to the app or web and not compatible with dedicated ereaders.¹²⁶

Key Features

Offline Downloads - Download audiobooks and ebooks for offline listening or reading on mobile devices.
Playback Controls - Adjust narration speed with adaptive estimated time remaining based on selected speed.
Personalized Recommendations - Algorithm-based suggestions and curated collections for book discovery.
Bookmarking and Lists - Save books to custom lists and bookmark positions, though notes are not supported.
Dark Mode and Accessibility - Includes dark mode, adjustable font sizes, and progress tracking.
Multi-Device Sync - Seamless access and progress syncing across web, smartphones, tablets, and cars.
AI-Powered Discovery - Tool for book recommendations, introduced in late 2024.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Standard Subscription	$11.99/month	Unlimited access to audiobooks, ebooks, magazines with some credit-based unlocks for premium titles.

Platforms & Requirements

Everand runs on iOS, Android apps, web browsers, Apple Watch, CarPlay, and Android Auto. Ebooks require the app or web, with no support for dedicated ereaders. Some users report playback issues like speed resets on Android if not downloaded.²⁶

Integrations & Ecosystem

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Apple Watch
Offline import/export via downloads
Cross-device sync
PDF and document support

Alternatives

App	Difference
Audible	Credit-based per-title purchases with note-taking, unlike Everand's unlimited subscription model.
Kindle Unlimited	Ebooks compatible with ereaders but smaller selection and no audiobooks included.
Libro.fm	Supports independent bookstores with per-audiobook purchases, not subscription access.
Kobo Plus	Smaller library focused on ebooks with ereader compatibility.

Reputation

Everand is praised for its vast library, low subscription price, smooth app interface, and offline capabilities, often seen as a cost-effective Audible alternative for heavy users consuming multiple titles monthly.¹² Criticisms include a shift to a credit-based system reducing value for new subscribers, playback glitches on Android, lack of note-taking, and billing issues post-cancellation.³⁴⁶ Some prefer the prior Scribd model and note ongoing changes reflecting business model instability.⁴

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