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Data as of Sep 21, 2026 · Based on 3,332,371 AI responses across 10,526 prompts · See how Parse measures this

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OverDrive provides digital content distribution for libraries, schools, and workplaces, offering access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and streaming films. It powers consumer and student apps such as Libby for library patrons and Sora for K-12 students, along with Kanopy for films and TeachingBooks for children's and teen materials, accessible via library cards or workplace/school accounts. The company partners with libraries, schools, publishers, and businesses to create and grow digital collections and improve content discoverability across education and reading initiatives.

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#8 of 86 in Audiobook & Media Subscription Services

The market map · 5 of 86 labelled

Audiobook & Media Subscription Services →
10%20%50%Category leadersSpecialistsIn the mixLong tailNamed in more AI answers →Appears earlier in the answer →LibbyAudibleSpotifyLibro.fmEverandOverDrive
  • OverDrive Gap between platforms: PlatformA 7.5-point platform gap for OverDrive in Audiobook & Media Subscription Services: Google AI Mode 20.8%, ChatGPT Search 13.2%
  • OverDrive Gaining: RankingOverDrive moved up 1 place to rank #8 of 86 in Audiobook & Media Subscription Services
  1. CompetitionImagen logoImagen is the top alternative to OverDrive logoOverDrive1 questionView competitors→View competitors
  2. Platform visibilityOverDrive logoOverDrive is more visible on Google AI Mode20.8% vs 13.2%

Where OverDrive ranks in AI

Audiobook & Media Subscription Services#8
Digital Productivity Devices and Platforms#29
Media Rights Management Software#54
OverDrive Slipping: CompetitorDipsea moved ahead of OverDrive in Audiobook & Media Subscription Services
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    OverDrive logoOverDrive is more visible on Google AI Mode

    • Google AI Mode20.8%
    • ChatGPT Search13.2%
    7.5 points
    • en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)28%
    • company.overdrive.com (opens in a new tab)22%

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    • 100% · 2 engines

      Excerpts where OverDrive appeared in the AI's answer

      ChatGPT Search · excerpt
      OverDrive also reports that libraries combining multiple access models—including CPC and OverDrive MAX—have achieved substantially lower cost-per-checkout
      ChatGPT Search · excerpt
      OverDrive/Libby: Your library purchases/licenses individual ebooks and audiobooks under different models.
    • 21% · 2 engines

      Excerpts where OverDrive appeared in the AI's answer

      ChatGPT Search · excerpt
      OverDrive: More of a distribution platform than a pure DRM vendor. It provides publishers with secure ebook distribution
      Google AI Mode · excerpt
      OverDrive/ContentReserve: Offers secured ebookstore hosting and DRM for digital lending.
    • 29% · 2 engines

      Excerpts where OverDrive appeared in the AI's answer

      ChatGPT Search · excerpt
      OverDrive — Distributes ebooks, audiobooks, and digital media to libraries, schools, and institutions.
      ChatGPT Search · excerpt
      OverDrive — Digital distribution of ebooks and audiobooks to libraries and schools; it works with roughly 30,000 publishers.
    • 13%
    • 7% · 1 engine

      Excerpts where OverDrive appeared in the AI's answer

      ChatGPT Search · excerpt
      OverDrive's Libby can be fantastic because it's free with a participating library card.
    • 7%
    publishersglobal.com (opens in a new tab)
    12%
  • resources.overdrive.com (opens in a new tab)7%
  • youtube.com (opens in a new tab)4%