Best AI Audiobook Generators in 2026
Updated
In short: AudioPod AI is ranked #1 of 24 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Vox9 and BookFoundry. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Musely Audiobook Generator. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Musely Audiobook Generator at $4.99/mo.
Turning written work into an audiobook involves more than selecting a voice. Compare chapter handling and audiobook export, then consider voice languages and voice cloning availability for the narration you have in mind. Commercial rights are important to review in light of how you intend to use the finished audio. A free plan, monthly character allowance, and “Paid from” details help you weigh available usage and cost. Audibloom opens the ranking, with BookFoundry and StoryVox next; NovelHive AI, AudioBookByMe, AuthorVoices, ElevenLabs, and Bindery by Infinite Library also appear among the early entries. Use the listed features and terms to compare options for your project.
24 AI audiobook generators ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 AudioPod AI iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$20/mo
- 2 Vox9 iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: Yes
- 3 BookFoundry iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: No
- 4 NovelHive AI iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: No
- 5 Musely Audiobook Generator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$4.99/mo Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: Yes
- 6 StoryVox No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: Yes
- 7 Audibloom No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$15/mo Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: Yes
- 8 AudioBookByMe No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$19.99/mo Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: Yes
- 9 Bindery by Infinite Library No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$39/mo Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: Yes
- 10 Narrated Novels No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$29/mo Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: Yes
- 11 Castory No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: Yes
- 12 AuthorVoices No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9$49/mo Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: Yes
- 13 Spotify Audiobook Creation Tools No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: No
- 14 Auto-Audiobook No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: No
- 15 Google Play Books Auto-narrated Audiobooks No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2Free Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: Yes
- 16 Apple Books Digital Narration No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 17 Audiobook Creator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Audiobook export: Yes
- 18 Audiobook Generator by Cabeda No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: Yes
- 19 BookHive No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Chapter handling: Yes
- 20 Kindle Create No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 21 Narratory No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: Yes
- 22 Seslio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: Yes
- 23 Spoken No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: Yes
- 24 Book-to-audiobook API No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Chapter handling: YesAudiobook export: YesVoice cloning: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which AI audiobook generator is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
AudioPod AI is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 7.8. Vox9 is second and BookFoundry third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 24 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Musely Audiobook Generator has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.