Granta
Granta: A literary magazine subscription with current issues and an archive of over 160 back issues. Ranked #31 of 71 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: From £18/yr; best for literary readers wanting quarterly magazine issues.
At a glance
- Editor score6.3 / 10
- PricingFrom £18/yr
- Best forLiterary readers wanting quarterly magazine issues
- Free planNo
- Publication typeMagazine
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Digital plans include current issues and an archive of over 160 back issues
- Download full issues in the Granta app for offline reading
- Print subscriptions include digital access
Where it doesn't
- Digital access is paid; there is no free subscription plan
- Digital subscriptions do not include print issues
- The longer digital plans require a one-, two- or three-year term
Our verdict on Granta
Granta publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry and other writing in quarterly magazine issues. Readers can subscribe to digital or print editions, with print subscriptions also including digital access. Its digital edition is aimed at literary readers who want to follow current issues and browse older writing, rather than subscribers seeking a bundle of multiple publications.
Digital pricing is offered in four plans: the annual continuous card payment costs £18 per year; the 1 Year plan costs £30; the 2 Year plan costs £45; and the 3 Year plan costs £65. Each provides digital access to current issues and an archive of over 160 back issues online and via the app. The plans differ in term and payment arrangement, while the listed digital access is consistent across them. Gift and student subscriptions are also available, and print subscriptions include digital access.
The web, iOS and Android options support reading across browsers and mobile devices. The Granta app is designed for smartphone and tablet reading, and subscribers can download full issues for offline access. Institutions such as universities, colleges and libraries can arrange archive subscriptions. These options make Granta a fit for readers focused on literary writing and its back catalogue; those who want print can choose a print subscription, while readers looking for a free subscription or bundled publications should look elsewhere. The publication also offers free weekly content, but its subscription plans are paid.
Granta pricing
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Granta fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Publication type | Magazine |
| Publication bundle | No |
| Archive access | Yes |
| Audio content | Not verified |
| Ad-free access | Not verified |
| Gift subscription | Yes |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | From £18/yr (source) |
| Website | granta.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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