But eBooks can’t yet claim to replace libraries.
Out of those, Oyster and Entitle have shut down.
That leaves just Scribd and Kindle Unlimited.
So, as we sit here in 2016, which is the best eBook subscription service you could buy?
Kindle Unlimited(KU) costs $9.99-per-month, offering unlimited eBooks and unlimited audiobooks.
While Scribd IS available worldwide,not every title is available in every country.
In terms of price, I’d say this is a tie.
That one dollar isn’t much of a difference.
Scribd might limit your monthly quantity, but offers more variety.
So let’s check the two catalogs to see what we find.
Both of these have their entire collections up to 2012 or 2013 in the Scribd catalog.
For example, let’s search forStephen King, renowned writer of horror fiction.
Things are evenworse on KU, where all you get is his essay on guns.
That said, you are more likely to find famous classics on Scribd rather than Kindle.
For example, you’ll getGone With The WindorThe Great Gatsbyon Scribd Unlimited, but not on KU.
I searched several classics and post-2010 bestsellers on both the catalogs.
My takeaway was that Scribd has a better collection of books that readers are likely to want.
Books are about taste, and both of these stores cater to different types of readers.
See which service is a better match for your personal tastes.
Where Scribd Scores and Fails
Scribd best feature is revealed when you look past the eBooks alone.
It has a vast collection of comic books, as well as several audiobooks you’d love.
Scribd also has several niche publications, such as its partnership with Lonely Planet.
That’s a large collection of travel books at your fingertipsespecially handy when deciding on a travel destination.
On a tablet, it’s much better.
So, for example, let’s say you want to readGrant Morrison’s entire New X-Men series.
This has seven collected paperback volumes.
But my biggest problem with Scribd was that it does not work on any of the best eBook readers.
Another appealing aspect of the Kindle is the community highlights.
It sometimes serves as a hint for something that you should look up more about.
While the Kindle Unlimited also has audiobooks, it can’t compare to the collection offered by Scribd.
It’s the same with comics and manga.
In fact, Harry thinksKindle Unlimited isn’t worth your money at all.
