Ridi Select (리디 셀렉트) vs Storytel comparison
By starting price alone, Ridi Select (리디 셀렉트) is ₩8,900 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.
Ridi Select (리디 셀렉트) and Storytel compared side by side in E-books and audiobooks.
Ridi Select (리디 셀렉트)
Ridibooks' flat monthly subscription for unlimited e-books, relatively strong in genre fiction and comics
What is good
- Unlimited e-books focused on new releases and bestsellers
- Reported to have a good Ridibooks viewer
- 1 month free for first-time subscribers noted (based on a past promotion)
What could be better
- Could not confirm the current official price
- An older external source lists ₩9,900
Storytel
Korean service of a Nordic-based audiobook subscription
What is good
- Subscription focused on audiobooks
- Family plan available
- Free cancellation any time during the trial
What could be better
- Relatively small catalog at over 50,000 titles in Korean and English combined
- Monthly price is on the high side
At a glance
Highlighted rows are where they differ.
| Item | Ridi Select (리디 셀렉트)Visit site | StorytelVisit site |
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| Starting price | ≈$3.70+ (₩4,900)External source | ≈$10.41+ (₩13,800)Official price |
| Free tier | Trial only | Trial only |
| Number of titles | - | Over 50,000 in Korean and English combined (official Korea page, 2026-10-20) |
| Yearly price | - | 148,000 |
| Partner discounts | LG U+ Udok ₩3,900 per month (20% off ₩4,900) | Not confirmed |
| Good for | People who often read genre fiction or comics on Ridibooks |
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| Type | E-books and audiobooks | E-books and audiobooks |
| Category | E-books, Audiobooks | Audiobooks |
| Company | RIDI, South Korea | Storytel (Storytel AB, Sweden), Other |
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Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.
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