Membership Plans & Pricing | Audible.com (2024)

Get Started With These Frequently Asked Questions

As an Audible member, you have a choice of two main types of membership:

  • Audible Plus is a monthly membership which includes access to unlimited streaming and listening from the Audible Plus Catalog. Look for the "included" tag and hit "play now" to instantly stream from the app. You can also save these titles to your Library or download to listen off-line. Listen all you want to thousands of included titles in the Plus Catalog for $7.95 a month.
  • Audible Premium Plus – 1 Credit includes everything in Audible Plus, with the added bonus of 1 credit per month to be used to redeem any title from our Premium selections. These titles are yours to keep forever! Premium Plus also unlocks exclusive sales and discounts for any additional titles you purchase. Get the Plus Catalog + 1 credit per month for any premium selection title for $14.95 a month.
  • Audible Premium Plus – 2 Credits Subscribe for $22.95 a month to unlock the Plus Catalog + 2 credits per month for any premium selection titles.

Want more listening options? Consider an annual Premium Plus subscription:

  • Audible Premium Plus Annual – 12 Credits Subscribe for $149.50 a year to unlock the Plus Catalog + immediate access to 12 credits for any premium selection titles.
  • Audible Premium Plus Annual – 24 Credits Subscribe for $229.50 a year to unlock the Plus Catalog + immediate access to 24 credits for any premium selection titles.

There is a free trial available for most new memberships:

  • Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus also offer a 30-day free trial, available to most new members. When your trial is over, you’ll be automatically charged a monthly subscription fee.

As an Audible member, you’ll receive credits as part of your subscription:

  • The number of credits you get depends on your plan. (We offer several types of membership plans, and, if you're unsure about the different features, our customer service team can help you pick the right one for you.)
  • You can use a credit to purchase any audiobook or audio selection in our catalog, regardless of price.
  • From time to time, Audible members will receive special offers to purchase additional credits at a discounted rate.Learn More >

Credits do expire. You have up to one year after the issue date to use any credit you receive.

Members can enjoy select Free Audiobooks on Audible, covering a wide range of topics. The selections change frequently and feature Audible Originals.Learn More >

No. An Audible membership is separate from a Prime membership.Learn More >

With Premium Plus membership, you’ll get all kinds of amazing deals and perks—including an exclusive discount on additional purchases, as well as access to 2 for 1 deals. You also have access to the Audible Daily deal, a featured audiobook discounted just for members. The deal changes every day.

You can listen to Audible with just about any device you can think of. Our free Audible app can be downloaded on iOS, Android, and Windows, and you can also download and listen on compatible Fire tablets, Kindles, Sonos devices, and more.Learn More >

Yes, if you own an Audiobook, just say "Alexa, read [Title] from Audible" and your Alexa-enabled device will begin to play your title.Learn More >

You can also contact customer service by saying "Alexa, call Audible."Learn More >

An Audible gift membership is the perfect gift for Audible enthusiasts and anyone who loves books. You can choose between one, three, six, and 12-month plans. To gift someone a membership, visit the Gift Center and select Give membership. Or, if you have the one perfect audiobook in mind, you can sign in, find it on our catalog, and select Give as a gift on the product page. You don’t even have to be a member to give Audible as a gift.Learn More >

Audible does not offer family plans at this time, however, you can create an Amazon Household Library which allows you to share your audiobooks across devices with another member of your family.Learn More >

Membership Plans & Pricing | Audible.com (2024)

FAQs

How much does an Audible subscription cost? ›

No commitments

Try Audible Plus free Try Audible Premium Plus free After 30 days, $7.95 a month for Plus or $14.95 a month for Premium Plus. Cancel anytime.

Why did Audible charge me $16? ›

If you see an unknown charge from Audible, it's most often a temporary authorization charge on your account, a monthly membership charge, or an applicable sales tax in your region.

What is the difference between the different Audible memberships? ›

Audible Plus: $7.95/month: listen all you want to thousands of included titles in the Plus Catalog. Audible Premium Plus - 1 Credit: $14.95/month: includes the Plus Catalog + 1 credit per month for any premium selection title.

How do I cancel my Audible membership? ›

How To Cancel Your Audible Subscription on an Android
  1. Open the Google Play Store app.
  2. Tap your profile icon and select Payments and Subscriptions.
  3. Find Audible from the list, tap on it, and select Manage, then Cancel subscription.
  4. Follow the prompts to confirm the cancellation.
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Is Audible free with your Prime membership? ›

The short answer is no; an Audible membership is not free with Amazon Prime. However, Prime members do get some special benefits. As a Prime member, you are eligible for a pair of free audiobooks when you start an Audible Premium Plus trial, even if you've been a user of the Audible free trial before.

How to get Audible free? ›

Your Audible membership is free for 30 days. If you enjoy your Audible trial, do nothing and your membership will automatically continue. We'll send you an email reminder before your trial ends. Download the free Audible app to start listening on your iOS or Android device.

Can I stop paying for Audible but keep my books? ›

Can I still access my Library when I cancel? You can listen to titles you bought with a credit or cash anytime. They're yours to keep and will always be available in your Library whether you're a current member or not. You can download titles you've purchased as much as you want, even if you cancel your membership.

Why am I getting charged monthly for Audible? ›

There is a free trial available for most new memberships: Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus also offer a 30-day free trial, available to most new members. When your trial is over, you'll be automatically charged a monthly subscription fee.

Why pay monthly for Audible? ›

With an Audible monthly membership, you can: Pick one bestseller or new release to keep each month using a credit. Listen all you want to thousands of included titles. Get access to exclusive members-only sales and deals.

Can 2 people use the same Audible subscription? ›

While Amazon Household does allow you to share your purchased Audible titles between two adult household profiles, you cannot share your Audible Premium Plus membership credits or titles included in the Plus Catalog with the other member of your Amazon Household.

Do prime members get extra Audible credits? ›

1 title of your choice per month

Prime Members get 2 free credits during trial.

Can I buy an Audible book without membership? ›

Both members and non-members can purchase Audible audiobooks on Amazon.

Can I cancel Audible and get my money back? ›

Customers who cancel or fail to maintain their membership in good standing are not eligible to make returns. This return option doesn't affect any rights you have under consumer law.

Can I permanently delete my Audible account? ›

It's not possible to close your Audible account and delete your Audible data without also closing and deleting the data associated with your Amazon account. If you wish to close your Audible account only, you can cancel your membership. You can also unsubscribe from Audible communications.

How do I stop Audible from charging my card? ›

Cancel Audible on Android

You should see your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen. Open the profile menu, and select the option for payments and subscriptions. Select the subscriptions option, and find Audible on the list. Finally, cancel the subscription by clicking the button.

Is Audible 1 book per month? ›

Note: Monthly membership has two options: 1 credit a month or 2 credits a month. Annual memberships are also available in 12 or 24 credit plans. With annual membership, you get access to all of your credits right away. Any title you get with a credit is yours to keep.

Can you use Audible without a subscription? ›

You can listen to free or purchased titles on the Audible app anytime—no membership required. All you need is an Amazon account to get started.

Do I have to pay for every Audible book? ›

Audible Premium Plus members (formerly Gold and Platinum members) can listen to all the titles in the Audible Plus Catalog at no extra cost. How do I know if a title is included in my subscription?

Can you listen to unlimited books on Audible? ›

Audible Premium Plus members benefit from unlimited access to audio content at no extra cost to their Audible Premium Plus annual or monthly subscription.

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