AUDIOBOOK SEARCH AND DISCOVERY
How it works
Choose your next audiobook without juggling catalogues.
01, FIND
More than one way to find an audiobook
Search a title or author, explore categories and topics, or choose a mood in the Mood Picker. Its suggestions are editorial, not AI-generated.
Common typos are supported. Ecoutance lists audiobooks only: no print books or ebooks.
02, COMPARE
Language and access, edition by edition
Before buying, expand a book to compare audio language, narrator, duration, platform and access terms. Avoid choosing a language or version that does not suit you. A work can have several editions, languages or abridged versions.
Links open the listening provider. Ecoutance is an audiobook search engine and listening guide. Its audiobook finder brings together editions to help you discover where to listen and compare your options. Listening and purchases happen on the provider’s service.
03, PERSONALISE
Make the most of your subscriptions
Before buying separately, check the access you already pay for. In Your access, enter your plans, library cards, preferred language and, optionally, remaining hours or credits to help rank offers. View offers from my services filters your listed services without guaranteeing edition inclusion. Confirm your balance and availability with the provider.
You enter these balances yourself. Ecoutance does not connect to your accounts or verify access. A subscription may not include every edition.
04, KEEP
Your next listens, ready to choose
Add an offer to Listen later. You can keep several offers for one audiobook, add notes to the work, or remove it.
When finished, choose Mark as listened. The book moves to Listened with its date and notes. Move it back to Listen later for a new listen.
Choose your library network
In Access, choose City of Paris Libraries (two verified French audio loans) or Libby, American Library in Paris (one first verified English title). These libraries require separate cards or memberships.
Paris requires a valid City library card, ages 15+: up to 4 simultaneous and 6 monthly loans for 31 days, with ebook-shared quotas. American Library in Paris requires its own paid membership, with fees depending on your profile. Check membership conditions before choosing this network.
Open the official portal to check copies, waiting times and your access. Ecoutance does not connect to your library account or sync availability. Only audiobooks are listed.
Paris terms, American Library in Paris membershipAn audiobook catalogue that grows every week
Ecoutance has recently launched. The Ecoutance team works every week to expand the listed audiobooks, languages and platforms.
180 audiobooks, 817 editions and 8 commercial platforms, LibriVox and two library pilots: Paris and Libby / American Library in Paris. Coverage is not exhaustive. A missing search result does not prove a title is absent from a platform. An “ebook found” note explains an unsuccessful audio check; it is not an audiobook offer.
Listings are dated. Languages and regions matter: a foreign catalogue listing may not be accessible in France. Prices and terms can change; check dates are shown on each listing. Account access has not been tested. Some covers illustrate the work where the exact edition image could not be confirmed.
Your shelf stays in your browser
Lists, notes, history and preferences are stored locally, without cross-device sync. Clearing browser data may remove them.
Removing a book from a list keeps its notes for later. Adding to Listen later does not make a purchase.
FAQ, your audiobook questions
What do livre audio, audiobook and audiobooks mean?
Livre audio is French for audiobook; audiobooks is the English plural. The word does not determine the recording language. Compare each edition’s audio language, narrator and version before choosing your listening platform.
Which country does Ecoutance currently cover?
Ecoutance is an initiative from France, focused primarily on catalogues and offers for the French market. Listings include French and English audio editions. Changing the interface language does not change the market. International offers are identified; confirm access with the provider.
What is Ecoutance and where can I listen to audiobooks?
Ecoutance is an initiative from France: an audiobook search engine and listening guide. Its audiobook finder brings together audio editions so you can discover where to listen and compare platforms. Search a title or author and compare languages, narrators, duration and platforms. Listening, purchases and loans take place on the provider linked in each listing.
Can I find French and English audiobooks?
Yes. Each edition shows its audio language. Filter French and English offers, then compare narrators and duration. Our priority is growth in France, followed by Europe. The Ecoutance team is expanding French and English listings. Spanish, Italian, German and other languages are planned, but are not available in the selection yet.
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How can I use my subscriptions and library cards?
Open Your access on Explore and add your audiobook subscriptions and the library networks you belong to. Your choices stay in this browser without connecting to your accounts. View offers from my services filters the providers you added. It does not confirm inclusion: check the edition, your balance, terms and available copies with the provider. You can return to all offers at any time.
What is Ecoutance working towards?
Our ambition is to become a go-to audiobook search engine, helping you find your next listen without juggling catalogues. Today, Ecoutance offers title and author search, filters, edition comparison and local listening lists. The catalogue grows every week. The AI companion and cross-device sync are still being developed.
Does the catalogue include every audiobook?
Not yet. Ecoutance has recently launched and the catalogue grows every week. The Ecoutance team is adding works, languages and platforms. The selection includes novels, classics, essays and personal development. A missing title may exist elsewhere. Print books and ebooks are not listed as audio offers.
How can I compare Audible, Storytel, BookBeat, Nextory and Spotify?
Expand a book’s editions to compare audio language, narrator, duration and access terms. Access may depend on a subscription, an hours allowance, a credit or a separate purchase. Prices and availability can change. Always check current terms on the official listing.
Can I borrow an audiobook from a library?
Some listings include library audio loans. The pilots cover City of Paris Libraries and Libby through the American Library in Paris. Each network requires its own card or membership, which may be paid. Check copies, waiting times and lending terms on the official portal. Ecoutance does not connect to your library account.
How does the Mood Picker help me choose an audiobook?
Open the Mood Picker on Explore, choose your mood, listening context and attention level. It suggests three editorial picks from listed audiobooks, taking active filters into account. Compare their editions next. These suggestions are not generated by AI.
Do Listen later, Listened and notes sync across devices?
Currently, your lists, notes, history and preferences stay in your browser. Clearing its data may remove them. The Ecoutance team is working on a future Account area for cross-device sync. It is not available yet and no launch date is announced. Leave your email below if you want to be notified when it arrives.
When will the AI companion be available?
The AI companion is being prepared to help you explore audiobooks and choose a listen. The chatbot is not available yet. A launch date will be announced soon. Sign up below if you would like an email when it becomes available.
What happens to my email if I sign up?
Signing up is optional. The Ecoutance team stores your email and selected interests for the updates you selected: AI companion, Account area, catalogue additions, or site news and newsletter. Your address is not displayed on the site. It is shared with Brevo to manage emails for your selected interests. After signing up, keep the unsubscribe link provided to remove your address at any time. A confirmation email is sent after signup. Brevo handles email delivery, contact lists and campaign unsubscribes.