Spotify users could be getting a free audiobook upgrade

TechAudioSpotify users could be getting a free audiobook upgradeMore than just your music libraryWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

More than just your music library

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

(Image credit: r.classen / Shutterstock.com)

Spotify

(Image credit: r.classen / Shutterstock.com)

Millions of people (myself included) practically live with some of thebest headphonesin their ears listening to Spotify. Well, the streaming service is now set on not just broadening your musical tastes but also your mind, with it set to give users an audiobook treat.

According to theWall Street Journalin a bid to test paid subscriber’s appetite for audiobooks, Spotify has been working with some of the biggest publishing houses in the US. It seemingly has ambitions to offer up to 20 hours of listening to audiobooks a month as part of the standard subscription cost. The average length of an audiobook is around 10 hours, so this would theoretically translate to around 2 books each month.

Spotify is said to be considering this package with a decision to follow in the coming months, but I think it would be a great idea. With the recentprice hike, this would be a handy way to add value to the subscription fee. It’s definitely much nicer to see features added on for a premium subscription, rather than taken away from the free plan, with many reporting that Spotify is testing making its lyrics service premium-only.

Currently, Spotify has more than 300,000 audiobooks but they have to be individually purchased (the same goes withAppleMusic) so this would be a pretty big change in the business model.

(Image credit: cottonbro / Pexels)

How to save money on Spotify, music app subscription deals

(Image credit: cottonbro / Pexels)

Of course, the biggest player in audiobooks is theAmazon-owned Audible. For £7.99/$7.95 a month you can stream as many books as you like and even pick one to own each month. To be honest, If audiobooks appeared on a service like Spotify as a sort of “one-stop shop” for audio streaming, that would definitely have my interest. Certainly, I’d swap all of the exclusive podcasts that Spotify spent so much to acquire for audiobooks.

Of course, if Spotify really wanted to add value to their subscription, they could just give us that long-awaitedhi-fi audio tier.

Today’s best Spotify dealsSpotify Student$4.99/mthViewatSpotifySpotify Premium$9.99/mthViewatSpotifySpotify Family$15.99/mthViewatSpotify

Today’s best Spotify deals

Spotify Student$4.99/mthViewatSpotifySpotify Premium$9.99/mthViewatSpotifySpotify Family$15.99/mthViewatSpotify

Spotify Student$4.99/mthViewatSpotify

Spotify

Spotify Student

$4.99/mthView

$4.99/mth

/mth

atSpotify

Spotify Premium$9.99/mthViewatSpotify

Spotify

Spotify Premium

$9.99/mthView

$9.99/mth

/mth

atSpotify

Spotify Family$15.99/mthViewatSpotify

Spotify

Spotify Family

$15.99/mthView

$15.99/mth

/mth

atSpotify

Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts

Man doing leg press

The ultimate full-body gym workout for beginners, according to a fitness expertWant to hit the gym to build strength and muscle, but don’t know where to start? This workout can help

Want to hit the gym to build strength and muscle, but don’t know where to start? This workout can help

Kindle Colorsoft review

Amazon upgrades Kindle Colorsoft already – new model addresses customer complaintsAmazon’s full-colour e-reader fixes a problem that was plaguing its display

Amazon’s full-colour e-reader fixes a problem that was plaguing its display

How to save money on Spotify, music app subscription deals

Spotify gets a free update that makes repeat listening much more simpleHey DJ, play my favourite song

Hey DJ, play my favourite song

Spotify Offline Backup feature

Spotify gets a great free offline listening updateThe streaming service will create an offline playlist for you so you’ll never be without music

The streaming service will create an offline playlist for you so you’ll never be without music

How to save money on Spotify, music app subscription deals

Spotify U-turn sees must-have feature return for freeHas scrapped making you pay for something you’ve previously enjoyed at no extra cost

Has scrapped making you pay for something you’ve previously enjoyed at no extra cost

Woman listening to music

Spotify HiFi is almost ready to roll but will likely cost you moreHi-Res streaming is reportedly coming “later this year” with a new price plan

Hi-Res streaming is reportedly coming “later this year” with a new price plan

Glastonbury 2024 App

Glastonbury just got better thanks to SpotifyThe companion app is better than ever

The companion app is better than ever

Daniel Ek - Spotify

Spotify AI-generated playlists could be around the cornerIs this the start of TrackGPT?

Is this the start of TrackGPT?

Spotify Wrapped

My favourite Spotify feature is coming this weekThat’s a wrap on 2023

That’s a wrap on 2023

Deezer

All together now

Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox#

Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox