Rakuten Kobo launches unlimited eBook and audiobook subscription in Singapore

Digital reading giant Rakuten Kobo has launched Kobo Plus in Singapore, an all-you-can-read subscription service that provides unlimited access to over 2 million eBooks and 300,000 audiobooks at an affordable monthly fee. Readers in Singapore, including over 300,000 existing Kobo members, can now subscribe to Kobo Plus through the Kobo Books App for iOS and Android, as well as directly on Kobo eReaders. The service starts at S$9.99 per month, making digital reading more accessible to Singaporean book lovers. The global eBook market is valued at US$18.02 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$22.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.78%. Growth is expected to be driven by Asia’s increasing demand for digital reading, making Singapore a key market for Kobo’s expansion. “With Kobo Plus, we’re making reading more accessible and flexible than ever,” said Michael Tamblyn, President & CEO of Rakuten Kobo. “Whether it’s discovering new authors, diving into different genres, or reading across multiple devices, Kobo Plus is designed to fit seamlessly into the way Singaporeans read today—and how they’ll read tomorrow.”

Kobo Plus offers three budget-friendly subscription plans:

• Kobo Plus Read: Unlimited eBooks for S$9.99/month
• Kobo Plus Listen: Unlimited audiobooks for S$9.99/month
• Kobo Plus Read and Listen: Unlimited eBooks and audiobooks for S$12.99/month

Subscribers can read or listen across multiple devices, including Kobo eReaders and the Kobo Books App. The growing catalogue includes bestsellers, literary classics, thrillers, romances, and nonfiction, catering to diverse reading preferences. Kobo’s range of eReaders, including the Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Elipsa 2E, and Kobo Sage, enhances the Kobo Plus experience with features such as:

• Waterproofing for durability
• ComfortLight PRO for reduced blue light exposure
• Stylus compatibility and page-turn buttons on premium models

These features offer a convenient and immersive reading experience for modern book lovers on the go. The introduction of Kobo Plus aligns with the growing shift toward digital content consumption in Singapore, driven by changing reading habits, increased smartphone usage, and demand for affordable access to books. Rakuten Kobo aims to expand its presence in Asia by tapping into this demand, providing an accessible and cost-effective way for readers to discover new authors and genres without limitations.