BookHive vs Spoken
BookHive
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Spoken
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| Figure | BookHive | Spoken |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.99/mo | $50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Spec score · AI audiobook generators | 7.8 (#10) | 7.1 (#21) |
| Support | BookHive lists [email protected] for questions and subscription help. | Support is available through its FAQ, Discord community, help form, and [email protected]. |
Plans
Spoken
- Manual Mode — Spoken Subscription$10, paid once
- Spoken Multi-Cast — Spoken Subscription$15, paid once
- Manual Mode — Pay Per Project$20, paid once
- Spoken Multi-Cast — Pay Per Project$30, paid once
- Spoken Subscription$50 a month
- Enterprise PricingPriced on request
In their own words
BookHive
BookHive is a web service combining an AI-narrated audiobook library for readers with free publishing tools for writers. Writers can upload manuscripts in PDF, EPUB, or TXT format, and BookHive generates narration without a recording studio. Its free Writers plan allows unlimited story uploads and includes AI narration; writer onboarding is currently by invitation. BookHive says all reader subscription revenue is distributed to writers according to listening time. Readers can access sample chapters without an account, with filters including Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Crime, and Literary Fiction. The sample library lists nine chapters and describes a catalog containing 15M+ words. A Reader Subscription costs $12.99 a month and provides unlimited library access, streaming, and offline downloads. Readers can cancel from account settings. BookHive states that card information is encrypted and lists [email protected] for questions and subscription help.