Spotify Introduces $9.99 Audiobooks Access Tier

The new subscription offers 15 hours of audiobook listening per month, but raises questions about its value compared to the Premium plan.

Spotify's new Audiobooks Access Tier costs $9.99 per month, providing 15 hours of audiobook listening.
For $1 more, the Spotify Premium plan offers the same audiobook access plus ad-free music and podcasts.
The audiobook plan targets book lovers but lacks additional perks, offering nearly the same benefits as the Premium subscription.
Criticism arises over Spotify's audiobook royalty payment model, with some publishers expressing concerns.
Despite skepticism, Spotify aims to compete with Audible and has seen a 45% increase in audiobook interest among free users.