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Pay only for what fits your shelf.
Access thousands of Zambian and African titles with active lending, unlimited turnover, and zero monthly reading quotas.
Lenga Plus
For general readers, educators, and literature lovers.
- ✓Up to 15 active subscription books
- ✓Unlimited book turnover
- ✓Full access to participating African authors
- ✓Multi-device cloud reading sync
- ✓Safe offline reading downloads
Lenga Premium
The definitive literary pass for heavy readers and bibliophiles.
- ✓Up to 30 active subscription books
- ✓10% discount on all individual book purchases
- ✓Full eligible subscription library
- ✓Unlimited book turnover
- ✓Early access to newly released Zambian titles
- ✓Priority customer & desk support
- ⭐Exclusive: 10% discount on all permanent book purchases in the Lenga Store
How Lenga Active Borrowing Works
Unlike platforms with rigid monthly quotas, Lenga subscriptions use an active library limit. For example, on a 5-book student plan, you can borrow five books at a time. As soon as you finish one or two, return them to free up slots and borrow new ones immediately!
There is no limit on total books read per month. You can read 20, 50, or 100 books a month as long as you return finished titles to stay within your concurrent active limit.
Free Account vs. Paid Subscriptions
Every reader gets a free account with no expiry.
| Feature | Free Account (K0) | Lenga Student (K30/mo) | Lenga Plus (K100/mo) | Lenga Premium (K150/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Domain Classics | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Active Subscription Loans | None (Buy only) | 5 books at once | 15 books at once | 30 books at once |
| Monthly Reading Turnover | — | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Store Purchase Discount | 0% | Selected titles | Standard | ⭐ 10% Off All Books |
| Offline Reading & Sync | Purchased books | All active loans | All active loans | All active loans |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do student subscriptions work?
Student plans start at K30/month (K300/year) and are tailored for secondary and tertiary students. They include curriculum-relevant textbooks, study aids, and extra reading. Students can verify their status using a school email, student ID, or verification code.
What is the 10% discount on Lenga Premium?
Subscribers to Lenga Premium automatically receive a 10% discount on any individual book purchase in the Lenga Store. When you purchase a book, you own that permanent digital license forever, even if your subscription changes later.
Can I cancel or switch my plan at any time?
Yes. You can switch between plans or categories at any time from your Account page. Your borrowed books remain accessible until the end of your billing cycle.