Kobo has just announced that its Kobo Plus program has just launched in Singapore and Malaysia. This all-you-can-read subscription offers book lovers unlimited access to over 2 million digital books and over 300,000 audiobooks for a low monthly fee. This is a great alternative to Kindle Unlimited for those who are invested in the Rakuten Kobo ecosystem.
The global e-book market is valued at USD 18.02 billion this year and is projected to grow to 22.76 billion by 2030. The driving force of growth is expected to come from Asia, and the launch of Kobo Plus in Singapore & Malaysia strategically aligns with the region’s increasing demand for digital reading. This expansion positions Kobo to tap into emerging opportunities across Asia, catering to a new generation of readers who prioritize affordability, accessibility, and convenience.
The Kobo Plus catalog is ever-growing, with more monthly titles being added to the collection. The content can be read or listened to in the Kobo Books App for iOS or Android and directly on Kobo e-readers. The service has three budget-friendly subscription plan offers:
- Kobo Plus Read: Unlimited e-books for SGD 9.99 / MYR 27 per month
- Kobo Plus Listen: Unlimited audiobooks for SGD 9.99 / MYR 27.00 per month
- Kobo Plus Read and Listen: Unlimited e-books and audiobooks for SGD 12.99 / RM 35.00 per month
Michael Kozlowski is the editor-in-chief at Good e-Reader and has written about audiobooks and e-readers for the past fifteen years. Newspapers and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times have picked up his articles. He Lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
