Everand is a subscription service for reading and listening—ebooks, audiobooks, podcasts, original works—with flexibility and breadth. It evolved from Scribd, and is designed to offer a large library of content, mixed models of access (some unlimited, some premium unlocking), cross‑device usage, and offline capability. It's not just about consuming content, but about making stories and knowledge more accessible and designed around individual reading/listening habits, with tiers to suit different usage.
📚 Multi‑tier Plans
Different plans let you unlock varying numbers of premium titles per month. All plans include access to a core catalog of content that doesn’t require unlocking.
🔓 Premium vs. Unlimited Catalogs
Some titles are “premium” (need unlocks), others are in the unlimited or standard catalog (you can access without extra cost).
📱 Device & Offline Use
You can read or listen across devices (apps, web) and download content for offline access.
🌍 Diverse Library
Everand includes bestsellers, new releases, indie authors, genres across fiction, non‑fiction, wellness, etc.
✍️ Originals & Exclusives
There are Everand original works included in the mix, giving members access to content they might not find elsewhere.
🎧 Multiform Content Types
Beyond ebooks and audiobooks, there are also podcasts, sometimes sheet music, and other knowledge‑type content.
🛠 User Features
Tools like bookmarking, notes, adjustable narration speed, reading settings, and list organization help tailor the experience.
💬 Trade‑offs & Limitations
Premium content gating means not everything is freely accessible; some users find the unlock requirement restrictive. Also, content access tends to cease if subscription lapses (i.e. you don’t “own” many titles permanently).
🌱 Free Trial & Cost‑Value
Offers free trial periods, letting people test whether the content & access aligns with their reading or listening habits before fully committing.