Everand vs Storytel:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Storytel had more branded searches than Everand among audiobook services worldwide. Storytel had about 301,000 branded searches, while Everand had 720. Storytel made up 4.6% of all audiobook service searches we track, and Everand accounted for 0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about audiobook services, Everand appeared in three of the five answers and Storytel in none.
Who do people search for more?
Storytel, about 418 searches for every 1 for Everand
Who does AI mention more?
Everand, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Storytel in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Everand, the only one of the two named
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Top audiobook services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Everand was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Storytel did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Audible5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Libby5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Libro.fm3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Everand3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hoopla2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Scribd1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kobo Plus1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Storytel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about audiobook services
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which audiobook service should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best audiobook services?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best audiobook service for everyday listening?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“audiobook services”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“audiobook app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Everand or Storytel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Everand and Storytel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight audiobook services we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Storytel, Everand. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Scribd | Audible | Libby | Hoopla | Storytel | Kobo Plus | Libro.fm | Everand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.1% | 32.2% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 0.58% | 0.39% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.4% | 36.3% | 7.3% | 6% | 4.9% | 0.66% | 0.54% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.4% | 39.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 0.87% | 0.71% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.7% | 34.1% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.7% | 31.2% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.1% | 35.2% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 0.64% | 0.52% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.7% | 35.7% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 0.65% | 0.53% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 46% | 30.7% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 0.83% | 0.56% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.9% | 32% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.4% | 31.7% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 1% | 0.47% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.9% | 25% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 0.83% | 0.45% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 51% | 27.9% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 0.75% | 0.5% | 0.01% |
How has the Everand and Storytel comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Storytel was ahead of Everand in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Everand’s share of searches among audiobook services worldwide held steady at 0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Storytel’s share of searches among audiobook services worldwide moved from 4.3% to 4.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 301K.
How did search popularity change for audiobook services worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Everand worldwide fell 28% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 720 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Everand’s and Storytel’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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