Empik Go
Polish retailer's audiobook and eBook app with a 7-day free start and offline mode
Quick Overview
| Company | Empik S.A. |
|---|---|
| Category | Audiobook Apps |
| Headquarters | Warsaw, Poland |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Poland (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Audiobooks and eBooks, offline mode, unlimited podcasts, 30-day and 360-day plans, one-off payment option, Go Max tier, GoBook eReaders, student pricing |
| Pricing | 49.99 PLN per billing period regular price; promotion of 24.99 PLN for the first 4 periods for new users until 30 November; 7 days free |
| Best For | Polish shoppers already buying from Empik who want a retailer-backed app |
| Replaces | Audible |
Detailed Review
Empik Go sits inside a retailer's website, and its page reflects that: a catalogue link, gift cards, a publishers' area, a podcasters' area and even its own line of GoBook eReaders.
The subscription terms say that personal data from the purchase is processed by Empik S.A., a Warsaw company entered in the National Court Register under KRS 0000636785, with share capital of 97,028,362 PLN.
Plans and Promotion
The home page invites visitors to listen and read for 7 days at 0 PLN, then offers tabs for 30-day plans, 360-day plans and a one-off payment. The standard Go Max price is 49.99 PLN per billing period.
A banner for new customers cuts the first four periods to 24.99 PLN, valid until 30 November at 10:00. The page notes that a month equals one billing period.
Catalogue and Features
The vendor describes 240,000 titles in one subscription, an offline mode and podcasts without a limit. The app runs on iOS and Android and needs a mobile device with internet access.
A separate help area explains which phones and tablets are supported.
Retail Ecosystem
Because the service sits inside a retail site, codes, gift cards and student pricing are first-class citizens of the menu. There is also a hardware line of readers, from GoBook to GoBook 3.0.
That integration is useful for people who already shop at the chain and less so for people who want a standalone audio specialist.
Limitations to Consider
Everything is Polish-language, the headline price sits next to a promotion that expires, and a billing period is not a calendar month. Empik Go is a retailer's product with eBooks, podcasts and hardware beside the audiobooks, unlike Audioteka, which sells audio alone. Users who want an unlimited-hours audiobook plan outside Poland should look at Skoobe or Storytel.
Who Should Use Empik Go
Polish listeners and readers who already use Empik and want eBooks, audiobooks and podcasts under a single login.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 7 days free before paying
- Offline mode
- Unlimited podcasts
- Several plan lengths including one-off payment
- Operator named with KRS number
Cons
- Polish-language only
- Promotional price expires 30 November
- Billing period rather than calendar month
- Audio shares the app with eBooks and podcasts
Alternatives to Empik Go
Other European audiobook apps worth comparing before you decide:
Audiolibrix
Czech Republic · Credit-based audiobook club from Prague
Skoobe
Germany · Flatrate without audiobook hour limits
Nextory
Sweden · Low entry price with 30 trial hours
BookBeat
Sweden · Hour-based plans after a 45-day trial
See all European audiobook apps or compare them directly against Audible on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The page lists 49.99 PLN per billing period as the regular price and 24.99 PLN for the first four periods for new customers until 30 November.
Yes, the plan description lists an offline mode.
Empik S.A. in Warsaw, KRS 0000636785, as named in the service terms.