What Legimi does

Legimi S.A. is a Polish digital reading subscription platform headquartered in Poznań, founded in 2009 and operating commercially since 2012. The company offers unlimited monthly access to a catalog of more than 640,000 ebooks, audiobooks, and proprietary Synchrobook® hybrid titles drawn from over 1,200 publishers, priced from 14.99 PLN/month with a 3-day free trial and multiple format-based tiers. Its technical core combines a patented cloud-based reading technology ("Czytanie w chmurze") that synchronizes reading progress across smartphones, tablets, computers, and certified e-readers, with the proprietary Synchrobook® format enabling seamless toggling between text and audio within a single title. The service is delivered through native apps on Android, iOS, and Windows, with device-level integration into PocketBook, Samsung, Amazon Kindle, and inkBOOK e-readers, and is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange's NewConnect market (ISIN PLLGIMI00029).

Name

Legimi

Legal name

Legimi Spółka Akcyjna

Website

https://legimi.pl

Company type

Public

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Legimi S.A. is a Polish public company that operates a subscription-based digital reading platform offering unlimited access to over 640,000 ebooks, audiobooks, and proprietary Synchrobook® titles across Poland and Germany, serving individual consumers via mobile apps, e-readers, and telecom billing partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Book Subscription Service

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

E-book Subscription & Bundling Services (MPAJAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Software/SaaS Subscriptions (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRAFAIAB)

Keywords

• Digital book subscription
• Ebook streaming service
• Audiobook platform
• Digital reading library
• Ebook distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Polska Nowa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Monthly and annual subscription fees providing unlimited access to over 640,000 ebooks, audiobooks, and synchrobooks. Starting price at 14.99 PLN/month with various plan tiers including ebook-only and ebook+audiobook combinations.
2. Individual Book Sales: One-time purchases of individual ebook and audiobook titles at fixed prices, complementing the subscription model.
3. E-reader Hardware Sales: Sale of e-readers (including inkBOOK) bundled with subscription packages, such as 'Legimi bez limitu i inkBOOK Calypso Plus za jedyne 49 zł miesięcznie'.
4. Gift Cards and Vouchers: Sale of gift cards and vouchers, including promotional offerings like 25% discount on gift cards.
5. Bundled Offers: Joint package offerings with partners such as SkyShowtime (54.99 PLN/month combined package) and telecom operator bundles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Legimi operates a subscription-based digital library providing unlimited access to over 640,000 ebooks, audiobooks, and proprietary Synchrobook® titles from 1,200+ publishers. The service is delivered across mobile apps (Android, iOS, Windows), web, and certified e-readers with patented cloud-based reading synchronization. Revenue is generated primarily through monthly subscriptions starting at 14.99 PLN, supplemented by individual book sales, e-reader hardware bundles, and gift cards.

Product overview

Legimi is a digital reading platform offering unlimited subscription access to over 640,000 books (ebooks, audiobooks, and Synchrobooks®) across Poland and Germany. The core product is the monthly subscription service starting at 14.99 PLN, which provides access to a catalog of over 240,000 titles from 1,200 publishers. The platform operates on a multi-device ecosystem including Android, iOS, Windows apps, and certified e-readers including Kindle. The proprietary Synchrobook® format combines ebook and audiobook functionality. Additional offerings include physical book purchases, e-reader hardware, gift cards, and the Klub Mola Książkowego loyalty program. Legimi also publishes the Prolog video magazine and offers business subscription tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legimi Subscription (Abonament) Monthly and annual subscription providing unlimited access to 640,000+ ebooks, audiobooks, and Synchrobooks® from 1,200+ publishers. Pricing starts at 14.99 PLN/month with tiered plans for ebooks-only and ebooks+audiobooks, available across Android, iOS, Windows, web, and certified e-readers.
• Synchrobook® Proprietary patented format combining ebook and audiobook in a single product, allowing readers to alternate between reading text and listening to narration while maintaining their place in the content. Available exclusively to Legimi subscribers.
• Ebook Store (EPUB, MOBI, PDF) Online store for purchasing individual ebook titles in EPUB, MOBI, and PDF formats, accessible on Android, iOS, Windows, and certified e-readers including Amazon Kindle.
• Audiobook Store (MP3) Collection of digital audiobooks in MP3 format narrated by professional voice actors, available individually for one-time purchase or via subscription.
• Legimi E-readers (E-czytniki) E-readers sold bundled with Legimi subscription packages, including the inkBOOK Calypso Plus offered together with unlimited subscription at 49 PLN/month. Approximately 20,000 e-readers have been sold in Poland with subscription.
• Gift Cards (Karty podarunkowe) Legimi gift vouchers and gift cards available for purchase, including promotional offers such as 25% discount on gift cards.
• Klub Mola Książkowego (Bookworm Club) Loyalty program that rewards members with points for writing book reviews and making purchases; points are redeemable for discounts and free books.
• Magazyn Prolog Video magazine featuring author interviews, book reviews, and literary discussions, available exclusively to Legimi subscribers as part of the subscription offering.
• Legimi for Business Enterprise subscription tier offering business accounts with employee reading benefits for organizations.
• Book Box Subscription box service that delivers physical books to subscribers on a recurring basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 219,000 paid subscription users
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• PlaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlay is a major Polish telecom operator that offers Legimi subscription as part of its service portfolio, allowing customers to add the subscription to their phone bill for convenient payment.
• T-MobilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorT-Mobile offers Legimi subscription to its customers in Poland, integrating the service into their billing system for seamless subscriber access.
• PocketBookcoreTechnology or IntegrationPocketBook e-reader manufacturer provides native support for Legimi subscription, allowing users to access the service directly on PocketBook devices.
• SamsungcoreTechnology or IntegrationSamsung devices support Legimi applications, enabling Samsung smartphone and tablet users to access the service through pre-installed or downloadable apps.
• Amazon KindlecoreTechnology or IntegrationAmazon Kindle e-readers support Legimi subscription access for selected packages, allowing users to read subscribed content on Kindle devices.
• inkBOOKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish e-reader brand inkBOOK partners with Legimi to offer bundled packages such as 'Legimi bez limitu i inkBOOK Calypso Plus za jedyne 49 zł miesięcznie'.
• SkyShowtimeflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint package offering combining Legimi's book subscription with SkyShowtime's streaming service at 54.99 PLN/month, creating a entertainment bundle.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Storytel: Storytel is the leading Nordic-origin audiobook and ebook subscription service operating in over 20 markets including Poland. Direct competitor with comparable subscription model, overlapping audio/ebook catalog, and similar target consumer segment.
• Empik Go: Empik Go is the ebook and audiobook subscription service operated by Empik, Poland's largest bookstore chain. It is the most direct domestic competitor in the Polish market with overlapping consumer base and similar bundled pricing.
• BookBeat: BookBeat is a Bonnier-owned audiobook and ebook streaming subscription service primarily active in Germany and other European markets. It directly competes with Legimi's German operations with comparable subscription model and catalog breadth.
• Skoobe: Skoobe is a German ebook subscription service with an unlimited-reading model similar to Legimi. It competes head-to-head in the German market with comparable subscription pricing and publisher relationships.
• Scribd: Scribd is a global ebook, audiobook, and document subscription service with unlimited-reading tier. Operates a comparable subscription product and competes for Polish and German-speaking consumers via its app.
• Nextory: Nextory is a Swedish audiobook and ebook subscription service operating across multiple European markets. It is comparable in business model (family-friendly subscription tiers, cross-market European footprint) and competes for similar consumers.

Broad incumbents

• Kindle Unlimited: Amazon's Kindle Unlimited is the global benchmark for unlimited ebook subscription services. As a much larger incumbent, it competes with Legimi on catalog breadth, pricing power, and cross-device integration through Kindle devices.
• Audible: Amazon-owned Audible is the global leader in audiobook subscriptions and competes directly with Legimi's audiobook and Synchrobook® offerings, particularly in the premium audiobook segment where Audible has stronger exclusive content.

Emerging players

• Publio: Publio is a Polish ebook and audiobook platform from Empik Group offering both purchase and subscription options. It overlaps with Legimi in the Polish market, particularly on Polish-language content and consumer persona.

Regional players

• Bookbeat / Nextory / Storytel combined: Various regional subscription competitors in Germany (e.g., Nextory's German operations) that don't fully overlap with Legimi's Polish core but compete in the German market where Legimi also operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/legimi
• Facebookfacebook.com/legimi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/legimi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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