--- title: Scribd Reviews meta\_title: 'Scribd Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 25 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Scribd works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.1 review\_count: 25 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Training eLearning url: https://www.g2.com/categories/training-elearning --- # Scribd Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Scribd but has limited features. Are you part of the Scribd team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Scribd is the world's largest digital library. Our subscribers can enjoy millions of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, podcasts, sheet music, and more. With Scribd for Enterprise, you can provide the great value of Scribd directly to your employees. 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Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Robyn-Lee S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Robyn-Lee S.") RS Robyn-Lee S. LinkedIn Marketing Consultant Marketing and Advertising Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/14/2026 "A Treasure Trove for Students, But Could Use a UX Tweak" 5/5 What do you like best about Scribd? I love Scribd's library and the access it provides. Being subscribed to Scribd automatically gives me access to Everand's collection too, which includes a lot of audiobooks. I love reading or listening to audiobooks, which are usually expensive, but with just one subscription, I get access to so many. It allows me to consume way more books when my subscription is active, even more so than when I have physical books. Having audiobooks is just so much more accessible and enjoyable. Plus, the initial setup of Scribd was super easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Scribd? It looks a lot messy right now. Since it's split with Everand, Scribd has become kind of this more academic object, and it's hard to find things. The UX is not as seamless and straightforward as it used to be. Also, there aren't always cover photos or titles, which makes it more difficult to search for a book by its author's name. Another thing is the 'available soon' issue where something that was previously available suddenly becomes unavailable towards the end of the subscription month and is only set to return after the subscription renews. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Scribd solving and how is that benefiting you? Scribd gives me access to textbooks and resources that aren't always available or are too expensive, saving me money. It also provides enjoyable audiobooks, expanding my reading with one subscription. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 Icon 1/20/2026 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Brandon M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Brandon M.") BM Brandon M. Owner Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/12/2022 "Documents Galore!" 5/5 What do you like best about Scribd? Education should be open to all peoples, and this service allows the sharing of so many pieces of education that should be second nature to all! In my business, we are constantly looking for open used PDFs and documents that can be shared with our clients, and sometimes Google just does not work for us. That's where Scribd comes in. With one simple search, a plethora of information comes up and documents are ready at my fingertips. I love that it is peer shared and it sure does make my job easier! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Scribd? I think the worst part is that I cannot always download or print the documents that I find. I need copies and have to screenshot what I want. I wish there was an option to be able to download everything, even if that meant paying a little more. Depending on the cost, I would even be open to the idea of paying a small fee per document if it allowed me to download and or print what I need. I think this is an option that could be explored, but maybe it is just not essential. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Scribd: Pay for the subscription! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Scribd solving and how is that benefiting you? Like I said, instead of having to Google for everything, I am able to use this service to find most of the documents that I need. I am slowly realizing that the digital age will soon take over the print page, and instead of copying everything I have, I can make backup copies using Scribd. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Andy H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Andy H.") AH Andy H. Plumber Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/29/2021 "Best audiobook expierence!" 5/5 What do you like best about Scribd? I like the library that you have access to for a flat rate each month. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Scribd? I wish that Scribd had all available audiobooks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Scribd solving and how is that benefiting you? I can multitask while reading the books that I want to read. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Gary C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gary C.") GC Gary C. President Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/28/2021 "Probably the best ebook and audiobook app" 5/5 What do you like best about Scribd? I like to listen to audio books when I`m working out. Scribd has an incredible selection of both available for $10 per month. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Scribd? Nothing it`s excellent! No complaints. Love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Scribd solving and how is that benefiting you? Ive stopped spending a fortune on books, and audio books. Scribd saves me time and money. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Sebrina P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sebrina P.") SP Sebrina P. Graphic & Event Designer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/21/2019 "Great tool for sharing white papers, self-published e-books, and accessing great books" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Scribd? I first discovered Scribd when looking for a tool to embed my own pdf files on public platforms. Now I love the near limitless access it gives me to unique content and digital publications. I have been able to find exclusive documents and printables that I wouldn't have stumbled upon or been able to access elsewhere. I like that Scribd promotes community of sharing and networking by providing free document access when you upload your own documents. Scribd Premium membership offers one of the most competitive e-reading experiences I've been able to find with unlimited access to ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for less than $10 a month. This is cheaper than Audible's membership that includes only 1 free book and comparable to KindleUnlimited except with more publishing house titles versus indie or self-published ones. I find myself using Scribd to read on topics in all aspects of my life from business development and growth to educating my children. They also offer a very generous referral program where you can earn free months of membership which means even greater savings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Scribd? I find Scribd to excel at the service they offer. While I love the fact they have so many books that I can't access with my Kindle Unlimited subscription, I don't think they've attracted the indie/self-publishing market as well as Amazon so avid readers like me would probably want both memberships to be able to access all the titles we want. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Scribd: If you are looking for a wonderful tool to share documents or files in a public platform, find unique papers, articles, or printables or simply access affordable digital publications (books, magazines, audiobooks) from the publishers, then Scribd is the right choice for you. It has something to offer for the individual consumer and business person. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Scribd solving and how is that benefiting you? I originally began using Scribd to upload and embed pdf files before services like Google Drive were developed. Now Scribd has progressed with the times to help me address my audiobook fix without breaking the bank. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/5/2020 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Lauren B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Lauren B.") LB Lauren B. Faculty Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/20/2019 "Find (almost) Anything on Scribd " 4.5/5 What do you like best about Scribd? Scribd has been so helpful for me in finding obscure sheet music. As a musical theater teacher, I’m constantly assigning songs and Scribd almost always has them when I can’t find them anywhere else. There are books and scripts, too! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Scribd? The search engine can be a little tricky Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Scribd solving and how is that benefiting you? I spend so much less time hunting for sheet music and scores. I can find almost everything I’m looking for on scribd. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 4/29/2020 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Higher Education](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Higher Education") UH Verified User in Higher Education Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/19/2020 "Great platform" 5/5 What do you like best about Scribd? Scribd is a great way to read things without having to pay per book read or wait to receive a book from a library or book exchange. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Scribd? Occasionally I can’t find something I’m looking for on scribd but overall the selection is very strong. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Scribd solving and how is that benefiting you? Scribd helps you receive books very easily. It can be tough to locate what you need normally so to have Scribd available saves you both time and money. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Alberto S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Alberto S.") AS Alberto S. Gerente de oficina Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/17/2018 "My virtual library" 5/5 What do you like best about Scribd? It is a great tool in which I can have my documents written in PDF or web pages that I consider important, I can adapt it to several formats and open in several operating systems, it is really interesting because it is like a virtual library where you can save all the readings of my interest and share them with whoever you want at the time you want in a very easy way Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Scribd? You need legal permits to make certain publications and you will always run the risk of losing everything if the company decides to close so I recommend always having a backup of everything you keep there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Scribd: For its effectiveness and the time that I now at certain times recommend its use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Scribd solving and how is that benefiting you? Having all the reading of your interest at hand and in one place is a great advantage when it comes to reading some important document to make a decision at a certain time, accelerating work without creating setbacks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Frances M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Frances M.") FM Frances M. Sales Associate Retail Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 9/14/2018 "Scribd is a great website to search for and buy books in forms that can be downloaded." 5/5 What do you like best about Scribd? The wide variety of books and the ease of searching the website are the best features of this website. I almost feel like I am getting lost in a library or book store when I am searching the Scribd website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Scribd? I don't really dislike anything about the site. Everything is pretty wonderful. I hope Scribd does not have plans to change. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Scribd: 100% would choose this website every time to meet my and my business needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Scribd solving and how is that benefiting you? Scribd has made it easier to find books and manuals that relate to the day to day life of working in different business. Some benefits that Scribd has brought to my business is just the various reading material to help expand the knowledge of my coworkers and I. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Education Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Education Management") AE Verified User in Education Management Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/17/2018 "Great service for education professionals" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Scribd? I appreciate that Scribd has a wide variety of book and magazine titles, which have been very useful to share with the teenage Fellows I work with when we assign readings. The Fellows have commented that the platform is really easy to use on their computers and phones, and so far we have been able to find all of the material we needed directly on Scribd. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Scribd? So far there is nothing I dislike about the product - everything has worked well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Scribd: No recommendations - the product is pretty self explanatory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Scribd solving and how is that benefiting you? Scribd solves the problem of providing books and magazine articles to a large number of students at once, especially on their mobile devices to avoid excessive paper waste by printing. We had also previously come up against the issue of entire books and articles not being accessible online, but this has been aided by using the Scribd service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about Scribd? 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