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Libby

Ch 097.0of 32 Audiobook Apps
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Offline listeningYes
  4. 4Access modellibrary borrowing
  5. 5Mobile platformsios and android
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Overview

Libby is ranked #9 of 32 in audiobook apps on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Libby plans and pricing

All plans
Libby Free Free app; borrowing requires a library card and availability depends on the library’s collection overdrive.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on audiobook apps

Free plan
Yesoverdrive.com
Offline listening
Yesoverdrive.com
Access model
library borrowingoverdrive.com
Mobile platforms
ios and androidoverdrive.com

Facts

What it does
Libby lets users borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from their local library for free.overdrive.com · 29 Sept 2026
Library sign-in
Users find their library and sign in with a library card; each library sets its own card guidelines.help.libbyapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Discovery
Users can browse library-selected titles through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists.overdrive.com · 29 Sept 2026
Reading tools
In most books, readers can adjust font size, layout, and lighting and add bookmarks, notes, and highlights; magazines have an article mode.overdrive.com · 29 Sept 2026
Audiobooks
The audiobook player supports playback speed up to 3x and a sleep timer.overdrive.com · 29 Sept 2026
Offline access
Users can download ebooks and audiobooks for offline reading or stream them to save space.overdrive.com · 29 Sept 2026
Device integrations
Libby supports reading ebooks on Kobo and sending library books to Kindle for U.S. libraries; audiobooks can play through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Android Automotive, or Bluetooth.overdrive.com · 29 Sept 2026
Notable limit
Kindle delivery is available for U.S. libraries only.overdrive.com · 29 Sept 2026
Privacy
OverDrive says it does not sell users’ personally identifiable information or use or disclose it for third-party advertising.about.libbyapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Security
Libby says it encrypts data at rest and in transit, uses a dedicated security team and server firewall, and commissions independent security audits.about.libbyapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Data collected
Libby stores reading activity such as progress, bookmarks, highlights, and notes to provide the service and synchronize it between devices.about.libbyapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Support
Users can contact technical support from within the app through Menu > Help & Support.about.libbyapp.com · 29 Sept 2026
Audience
OverDrive describes Libby as suitable for users of all ages and built for borrowing from local libraries.overdrive.com · 29 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
1986overdrive.com · 23 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio, USAoverdrive.com · 23 Sept 2026

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