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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20need%20the%20website%20for%20kobo%20ireland%20and%20how%20much%20is%20kobo%20plus%20because%20some%20of%20those%20books%20are%20so%20pricy"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s the info for Kobo in Ireland, including the official site and current pricing for Kobo Plus:\n\n---\n\n**Website for Kobo Ireland**  \nKobo\u2019s Ireland store is at: *kobo.com/ie/en* ([kobo.com](https://www.kobo.com/ie/en?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n**Kobo Plus in Ireland**  \nKobo Plus is the subscription service that gives you access to a bunch of ebooks and/or audiobooks for a monthly fee. How much it costs in Ireland (after any free trial period) is:\n\n| Plan | Price per month |\n|---|---|\n| Kobo Plus Read (ebooks only) | \u20ac9.99 ([help.kobo.com](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018811614-Subscribe-to-Kobo-Plus-on-kobo-com?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Kobo Plus Listen (audiobooks only) | \u20ac9.99 ([help.kobo.com](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018811614-Subscribe-to-Kobo-Plus-on-kobo-com?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Kobo Plus Read & Listen (both) | \u20ac12.99 ([help.kobo.com](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018811614-Subscribe-to-Kobo-Plus-on-kobo-com?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can check if there are any recent discounts or deals in Ireland currently \u2014 that might help with those high book prices you mentioned."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "do%20you%20have%20to%20read%20them%20in%20the%20kobo%20app%20and%20what%20do%20you%20get%20for%20the%209.99%20a%20month"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s how Kobo Plus works in terms of the Kobo app/eReaders and what you get for the ~\u20ac9.99/month plan in Ireland:\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udcf1 Do you have to use the Kobo app or device?\n\nYes \u2014 to read or listen to titles from your Kobo Plus subscription (readers also say *borrowed*), you\u2019ll need to use Kobo\u2019s own platforms:\n\n- Kobo eReaders  \n- Kobo Books app on iOS, Android, or Windows  \n- Kobo Desktop app or browser works for browsing, but to read offline you\u2019ll need the app or device. ([kobo.com](https://www.kobo.com/ie/en/plus?utm_source=openai))\n\nOffline reading/listening has limits, especially during the free trial: for example, you can open up to **15 Kobo Plus books offline** in the app or on a device before needing to reconnect to Wi-Fi and sync. ([help.kobo.com](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018811734-Reading-Kobo-Plus-books-while-offline?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udcb6 What you get with the \u20ac9.99/month plan\n\nThere are 3 different versions of the \u201c\u20ac9.99/month\u201d offer in Ireland under Kobo Plus. Which one you choose depends on what you want:\n\n| Plan Name | What's Included | Cost |\n|-----------|------------------|------|\n| **Kobo Plus Read** | Access to **1.5 million ebooks** (no audiobooks) | \u20ac9.99/month ([kobo.com](https://www.kobo.com/ie/en/plus?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Kobo Plus Listen** | Access to **~150,000 audiobooks** (no ebooks) | \u20ac9.99/month ([kobo.com](https://www.kobo.com/ie/en/plus?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Kobo Plus Read & Listen** | Both ebooks + audiobooks \u2014 ebooks + ~150,000 audiobooks combined | \u20ac12.99/month ([kobo.com](https://www.kobo.com/ie/en/plus?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me whether you're more into reading ebooks or listening to audiobooks (or both), I can help you decide which plan might be best for you."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "more%20into%20audio%20books"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "If you\u2019re mostly into audiobooks, the **Kobo Plus Listen** plan is probably the best fit. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll get with it \u2014 and some stuff to watch out for.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udfa7 What \u201cKobo Plus Listen\u201d gives you\n\n- For **\u20ac9.99/month** in Ireland you get access to a selection of **audiobooks** that are part of Kobo Plus. ([help.kobo.com](https://help.kobo.com/hc/fi/articles/360018976153-Kobo-Plus-yleisi%C3%A4-kysymyksi%C3%A4?utm_source=openai))  \n- You can listen via the **Kobo Books app** (on iOS/Android) or through a compatible Kobo device that supports audiobooks. ([kobo.com](https://www.kobo.com/us/cs/plus?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udcda Size & variety of the audiobook library\n\n- The \u201cListen\u201d catalog includes **tens of thousands of audiobooks**. In places like the U.S., the count is over **150,000** audiobooks. The Irish catalog may be slightly different, but it\u2019s substantial. ([kobo.com](https://www.kobo.com/us/cs/plus?utm_source=openai))  \n- Some audiobooks are **free with Kobo Plus** (if they\u2019re in the Plus catalog), otherwise you\u2019ll see the normal purchase price. ([kobo.com](https://www.kobo.com/ie/en/audiobooks?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd12 Offline listening & limits\n\n- You can **download and listen offline** \u2014 good for commutes, travel, whenever you don\u2019t want to use data. ([kobo.com](https://www.kobo.com/us/cs/plus?utm_source=openai))  \n- However, there are limits on how many Plus books/audiobooks you can have downloaded at once. One policy mentions that users may have up to **15 Kobo Plus titles** (ebooks) offline at a time. ([authorize.kobo.com](https://authorize.kobo.com/terms/termsofuse?utm_source=openai))  \n- Also, there\u2019s often a free trial period (in Ireland usually **30 days**) where these rules, especially offline ones, come into effect. ([help.kobo.com](https://help.kobo.com/hc/fi/articles/360018976153-Kobo-Plus-yleisi%C3%A4-kysymyksi%C3%A4?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can check *exactly* how many audiobooks are available in Ireland\u2019s Kobo Plus Listen catalog *right now*, so you can see whether the choices match what you like. Do you want me to go ahead and do that?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "do%20they%20have%20the%20same%20amount%20of%20audio%20books%20that%20audible%20has%3F%20so%20which%20would%20be%20best%20audible%20or%20kobo%20I%20already%20have%20audible%20so%20don%27t%20wish%20to"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s a breakdown of how **Audible** and **Kobo Plus Listen** compare, especially for audiobooks \u2014 it\u2019ll help you see which makes more sense for you, given that you already have Audible.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udcca Catalog size: Audible vs Kobo Plus Listen\n\n**Kobo Plus (Ireland):**\n- Offers **over 150,000** audiobooks in the Kobo Plus catalog. ([kobo.com](https://www.kobo.com/ie/en/plus?utm_source=openai))  \n- Also includes over **1.5 million ebooks**, but that\u2019s separate from the audio-only title count. ([kobo.com](https://www.kobo.com/ie/en/plus?utm_source=openai))  \n\n**Audible:**\n- Audible\u2019s catalog is significantly larger. Recent data puts it at **over 500,000** audiobooks across various genres and languages. ([androidheadlines.com](https://www.androidheadlines.com/audible?utm_source=openai))  \n- In addition to that massive overall catalog, Audible has a \u201cPlus\u201d (or streaming) catalog: thousands of titles that you can stream for \u201cfree\u201d (i.e. without additional cost beyond the subscription), but they\u2019re rotated in and out. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/audible/comments/1j2mjnn?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d What you get vs. what you own\n\n| Feature | Kobo Plus Listen | Audible \u201cPlus\u201d & \u201cPremium Plus\u201d |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Audiobooks included with subscription (streaming)** | Access to all **~150,000** audiobooks in the Kobo Plus Listen catalog. ([kobo.com](https://www.kobo.com/ie/en/plus?utm_source=openai)) | Includes the \u201cPlus\u201d catalog (streaming only), which has fewer\u2014perhaps **tens of thousands**\u2014but not the full Audible library. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/audible/comments/1j2mjnn?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Buying (owning) audiobooks** | Not part of the Listen subscription\u2014you\u2019d purchase separate titles outside of Plus if you want to own them. | Audible gives you \u201ccredits\u201d each month (on many plans) that let you own books permanently, plus incentives or sales. ([medium.com](https://medium.com/illumination/is-audible-worth-it-in-2026-i-listened-to-200-audiobooks-and-heres-my-honest-answer-29cc16a4854b?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **New releases & exclusives** | Fewer big-name exclusives; the catalog tends to include older works, classics, and selections added by publishers willing to include them in streaming. | Stronger on new releases, celebrity memoirs, Audible Originals, and a lot of exclusive content. ([glitchndealz.com](https://glitchndealz.com/audible-in-2025-the-ultimate-guide-to-amazons-audiobook-platform/?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## \ud83e\uddee Which might be better for you?\n\nGiven what you've said (you care more about audiobooks and you already use Audible), here\u2019s how things stack up:\n\n- **If you mostly listen and want broad choice** \u2014 Audible wins. You've already got access there, and it has many more titles including newer releases and exclusives.\n- **If you want \u201call-you-can-listen\u201d with no extra cost per book** \u2014 Kobo Plus Listen is strong in that category, but its catalog is smaller. If the kinds of audiobooks you like are well-represented in Kobo\u2019s 150k+, this might still work.\n- **If you usually finish audiobooks fast** \u2014 owning books (via Audible credits) might be better. It feels more satisfying, and you keep them forever.\n- **If you don\u2019t want \u201clocked\u201d content** \u2014 with Kobo, if a title leaves the Plus catalog, you lose access. With Audible, books you buy with credits stay in your library. The streaming catalogs from both services change over time. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/kobo/comments/1hz51ij?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u2714\ufe0f My take: What I\u2019d do if I were you\n\nBecause you already have Audible:\n\n- Stick with Audible for new releases, exclusives, and ownership (especially with the credit system).\n- Maybe try out **Kobo Plus Listen** as a supplement \u2014 during slower months when you're catching up, or listening to lighter stuff (classics, things you're curious about but wouldn\u2019t normally buy). It could save money, depending on how many books you consume.\n\nIf you like, I can compare costs per book for Audible vs Kobo over time based on how much you listen \u2014 might help you decide whether it ever makes sense to switch or use both. Want me to run those numbers for you?"
    }
]