Guide
Stop Paying $14.95/Month—Use Libby + Morph TTS for Free (Legally)
Borrow ebooks free from library (Libby), add TTS narration in Morph, save $175/year.
What this is about
Audible charges $14.95/month for limited audiobooks. Libby (library app, free) + Morph TTS ($7.99/mo or free tier) gives unlimited books at 1/3 the cost.
Audible users wanting to save money. People who didn't know libraries offer free ebooks. Anyone wanting unlimited books without Audible's subscription creep.
What you’ll learn
- · Get library card and download Libby app
- · Borrow ebooks free from library
- · Import to Morph and enable TTS
- · Use synced read-and-listen (faster than Audible)
- · Save $175+/year
The playbook
- 1
Get a Library Card (If You Don't Have One)
Go to your local public library → Sign up for free library card online (libraryadministrator.com for most US libraries). Takes 5 minutes.
- 2
Download Libby App
iOS App Store or Android Google Play → Search 'Libby' → Download (free, by OverDrive).
- 3
Sign into Libby with Library Card
Open Libby → Sign in → Select your library system → Enter library card number + PIN. You're in.
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Search for Books You Want to Read
Search any book title. Libby shows: 'Available now' (instant borrow) or 'Wait list' (1-3 weeks average). Borrow books like you would from library.
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Download as EPUB (Not Audiobook)
Borrow → Choose format: EPUB (ebook) or AudioBook. Select EPUB. Download to phone.
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Share or Save EPUB to Files
Libby → Open EPUB → Share → Save to Files app (iPhone) or download folder (Android). Or email to yourself.
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Import EPUB to Morph
Open Morph app → Library → '+' → 'Import from Files' → Select EPUB → Import.
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Enable TTS in Morph
Open book → Speaker icon → Choose voice and speed.
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Test Synced Read-and-Listen
Toggle 'Read + Listen' ON. Synced is 20-30% faster than Audible's listen-only narration.
- 10
Cancel Audible Subscription
Open Audible app → Settings → Manage Subscription → Cancel. Effective immediately or end of billing cycle.
Common mistakes
✗Assuming library has small selection—Libby has 1 million+ titles
→Libby offers newer books (via library partnerships). Selection is huge.
✗Downloading Audiobook from Libby instead of EPUB
→For Morph TTS: download EPUB (ebook), not AudioBook. Different formats.
✗Not checking library card options (some don't have digital access)
→Most US public libraries support Libby. Check libbyapp.com/libraries.
✗Getting frustrated with wait lists (popular books have queues)
→Browse back-list or classics (instant). Place hold on popular books; they come up eventually.
✗Not enabling synced reading—staying listen-only
→Synced is Morph's advantage and why this combo beats Audible.
Quick wins
- Check if your library uses Libby (libbyapp.com/libraries)
- Get library card online (5 min)
- Download Libby app
- Borrow one EPUB book
- Import to Morph and enable TTS
- Cancel Audible subscription
Libby + Morph = Audible Alternative at 1/3 Cost (Legally Free)
Audible: $14.95/month, limited audiobooks. Libby: Free with library card, 1M+ titles as ebooks. Morph: $7.99/month TTS on any EPUB (or free tier). Together: Unlimited ebooks + TTS narration for 50% less than Audible. Plus synced read-and-listen is 20-30% faster than listen-only. Legal, ethical, supporting libraries. Save $175/year.
Frequently asked
Does everyone have access to Libby?+
Is Libby really free?+
How many books can I borrow at once?+
How long can I keep a borrowed book?+
What if the book I want has a wait list?+
Can I read Libby ebooks offline?+
Is Morph TTS as good as Audible's human narrators?+
How much do I save annually?+
Your whole library, read to you.
Bring your EPUBs, save the articles you meant to read, and listen with Morph's own voices — offline, on your phone.