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A digital library of 40,000-plus books, audiobooks and learning videos for kids 12 and under, free for teachers at school.
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At a glance
- Free Trial
- 7 days
- Monthly Plan
- $13.99/month
- Annual Plan
- $84.99/year
- Child Profiles
- Up to 4
- Library Size
- 40,000+ titles
- Ages
- 12 and under
- Educators
- Free (Epic School)
- Refunds
- Fees non-refundable
Pros
- Large Curated Library: Epic offers more than 40,000 books, audiobooks, Read-To-Me titles and videos from over 250 publishers, including HarperCollins, Macmillan and National Geographic Kids.
- One Plan for Four Kids: A single Epic Family account covers up to 4 child profiles for $84.99 a year, about $7.08 a month, or $13.99 billed monthly.
- Free for Classrooms: Epic School is free for elementary teachers and librarians who sign up with a school email, for use on school days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cons
- Plans renew automatically and Epic's terms call all fees non-refundable, so if you are only testing it, set a reminder to cancel a day or two before the 7-day trial ends.
- Some parents report that cancelling and reaching support takes effort, and Trustpilot sits at 3.1 out of 5, so subscribe in the same place you plan to cancel, either the website or your phone's app store.
The Verdict
What sets Epic apart is the size and quality of a kids' library that one subscription opens for the whole family: Epic was founded in 2013 by Suren Markosian and Kevin Donahue, two parents who wanted a safe place for children to read on screens. Its library now holds more than 40,000 books, audiobooks, Read-To-Me titles and learning videos for ages 12 and under from over 250 publishers, including HarperCollins, Macmillan, National Geographic Kids, Sesame Street and the Smithsonian. Kids get reading-level recommendations, quizzes, badges, audio dictionary lookups and offline downloads, the app carries no ads or in-app purchases, and titles come in English plus Spanish, French and Chinese. Epic says it is used in more than 2 million classrooms and that 95% of Epic parents report better reading skills, a company survey figure rather than an independent study. Epic Family costs $13.99 a month or $84.99 a year, which works out to about $7.08 a month, and both plans start with a 7-day free trial. One account holds up to 4 child profiles and a parent dashboard, so siblings share a single subscription. Teachers and school librarians get Epic School free with a school email for classroom use on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and schools can buy Epic School Plus for round-the-clock access. Fees are charged in US dollars, and the service runs in web browsers and on iOS and Android devices. There are a few things to weigh. Epic changed hands in 2025, when China-based TAL Education Group bought it for $95 million out of Byju's US bankruptcy, a deal the US Justice Department said it was reviewing for possible foreign-investment scrutiny; Epic Kids Inc. still runs the service from San Jose. Its terms call all fees non-refundable, subscriptions renew automatically, and Trustpilot reviews average 3.1 out of 5, with some parents describing cancellation and support trouble, a theme that also appears in parent reviews on Common Sense Media. Start with the trial on the device your child will use, set a reminder before day seven, and choose the annual plan only once reading on Epic has become a habit.
Digital Library of 40,000-Plus Kids' Books, Audiobooks and Videos
Epic is run by Epic Kids Inc., 1245 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite 102, San Jose, California, and was founded in 2013 by Suren Markosian and Kevin Donahue. India's Byju's bought it in 2021, and after Byju's US bankruptcy it was sold to TAL Education Group in 2025 for $95 million. The library offers more than 40,000 books, audiobooks and videos for kids 12 and under from over 250 publishers.
Epic Family costs $13.99 a month or $84.99 a year, about $7.08 a month, and covers up to 4 child profiles with a parent dashboard. Epic School is free for elementary teachers and librarians, and Epic School Plus is a paid option that schools and districts arrange through Epic's sales team.
Epic Family starts with a 7-day free trial and works in web browsers and on iOS and Android, with offline downloads for most books. Epic School access is meant for classroom use on school days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time, and the platform shows no ads and has no in-app purchases.
Subscriptions renew automatically, and you must cancel before the renewal date through Epic's instructions, [email protected], or Apple or Google Play if you subscribed there. Epic's terms say all fees are non-refundable, though its help center invites customers to contact support. Trustpilot shows 3.1 out of 5 from 317 reviews, with 61% five-star and 25% one-star ratings, and complaints mainly concern billing and cancellation rather than the books.
Epic: what to know before you buy
Epic is a digital library of 40,000-plus books and videos for kids 12 and under. Here is what Epic Family costs, how the free trial and Epic School work, and how billing is handled.
What's in the library
Epic offers more than 40,000 books, audiobooks, Read-To-Me titles and learning videos for ages 12 and under, from over 250 publishers including HarperCollins, Macmillan, National Geographic Kids, Sesame Street and the Smithsonian.
Kids get reading-level recommendations, quizzes, badges and audio dictionary lookups, and most books can be downloaded for offline reading. Most titles are in English, with Spanish, French and Chinese options. Epic shows no ads and has no in-app purchases.
Plans, trial and Epic School
Epic Family costs $13.99 a month or $84.99 a year, about $7.08 a month, and starts with a 7-day free trial. One account covers up to 4 child profiles and includes a parent dashboard.
Epic School is free for elementary teachers and librarians who sign up with a school email, for classroom use on school days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schools that want 24/7 access can buy Epic School Plus through Epic's sales team.
Renewals, cancellation and refunds
Subscriptions renew automatically, and Epic's terms say you must cancel before the renewal date to avoid the next charge. Cancel through the help center instructions, by emailing [email protected], or in Apple or Google Play settings if you subscribed there.
Epic's terms say all fees are non-refundable and charged in US dollars. Its help center adds that subscriptions are non-refundable in most cases but invites you to contact support.
Privacy and ownership
Epic says Epic School is designed to meet COPPA, FERPA and state student-privacy laws, and that its recommendations use reading history within each child's profile rather than generative AI.
Epic was bought by Byju's in 2021 and sold to TAL Education Group in 2025 for $95 million after Byju's US bankruptcy. Epic Kids Inc. runs the service from San Jose, California.
What parents say
Trustpilot shows 3.1 out of 5 from 317 reviews, with 61% five-star and 25% one-star ratings. Positive reviews praise the range of books, while negative ones mostly describe billing and cancellation problems. Epic says its app holds a 4.7-star average from more than 400,000 App Store reviews.
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Epic: questions people ask
Straight answers about Epic, then how this review was written and stays independent.
Is Epic legit?
Yes. Epic is a US reading service founded in 2013 and run by Epic Kids Inc. in San Jose, California, used in homes and classrooms across the country. It has been owned by TAL Education Group since 2025. Trustpilot reviews average 3.1 out of 5, with most complaints about billing rather than the library.
How much does Epic cost?
Epic Family costs $13.99 a month or $84.99 a year, about $7.08 a month, and both start with a 7-day free trial. One account covers up to 4 child profiles.
Is Epic free for teachers?
Yes. Epic School is free for elementary teachers and school librarians who sign up with a school email. It is meant for classroom use on school days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; families who want access after school need Epic Family.
How do I cancel Epic?
Follow the cancellation steps in Epic's help center or email [email protected] before your renewal date. If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play, cancel in that store's subscription settings, since uninstalling the app does not cancel it.
Does Epic give refunds?
Usually not. Epic's terms say all fees are non-refundable, and its help center says subscriptions are non-refundable in most cases but asks you to contact support. App store purchases follow Apple's or Google's refund process.
Who owns Epic now?
TAL Education Group bought Epic in 2025 for $95 million, through the sale of Byju's US assets in bankruptcy court. Epic Kids Inc. continues to operate the service from San Jose, California.
Is this Epic review sponsored?
No. Epic did not pay for this write-up, see it before publication, or have any say in the verdict. If we earn anything it is a commission after you buy, and it comes out of the merchant’s margin rather than your price.
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