Best Audiobook Services · pricing · Updated June 2026
Audible pricing (2026)
Audible starts at $7.95/mo (Audible Plus), across 3 plans. Best for Largest audiobook catalog seekers. Every figure links to Audible's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $7.95/mo (Audible Plus)
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Largest audiobook catalog seekers; Amazon/Kindle ecosystem users; Exclusive Originals listeners; Whispersync read-listen switchers; Heavy listeners wanting annual credit savings
Audible plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audible Plus | $7.95 | — | flat | Unlimited access to the Plus Catalog (curated library of audiobooks, podcasts, and Originals included at no extra cost); does not include a monthly credit for premium titles. 30-day free trial for new members. Corrected from stale $7.99 App Store figure to current $7.95. | dealnews.com |
| Audible Premium Plus | $14.95 | — | flat | Includes 1 credit/month redeemable for any premium title (including new releases) regardless of price, Plus Catalog access, and 30% off additional purchases. Month-to-month rate $14.95. Corrected from stale $15.99 App Store figure. Confirmed by Audible newsroom and two June 2026 comparison sources. | dealnews.com |
| Audible Premium Plus Annual (12 Credits) | $12.46 | −17% | flat | Billed annually at $149.50/year for 12 credits delivered upfront (~$12.46/mo effective, ~$12.46 per credit). Includes Plus Catalog access. Month-to-month Premium Plus rate is $14.95/mo. Corrected from stale $159.99/year ($13.33/mo) figure. | dealnews.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Current US pricing confirmed via the Audible newsroom (Standard $8.99, Premium $14.95) and two independent June 2026 comparison sources: DealNews 'How Much Does Audible Cost in June 2026' (Plus $7.95/mo, Premium Plus $14.95/mo, Premium Plus Annual 12 credits $149.50/yr) and MakeHeadway 'How Much Is Audible in 2026' (same figures). Prior App Store figures of $7.99/$15.99/$159.99 are stale and were corrected. Cross-checked against makeheadway.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: Amazon Echo, Alexa, Kindle, WhisperSync for Voice, Sonos, Fire tablets, iOS, Android.
Key features: 1M+ title catalog across 130+ genres; Audible Originals — exclusive audio dramas, memoirs, podcasts; Whispersync for Voice — syncs listening/reading position with Kindle ebooks; Offline downloads to mobile and select Kindle devices; Great Listen Guarantee — return any credit-purchased title within 365 days; 30% discount on additional a la carte purchases (Premium Plus); Amazon Prime exclusive: 3-month free trial; Plus Catalog: thousands of titles included at no extra credit cost.
Plan limits: Credits valid for up to 12 months (non-expiring in some tiers); Plus Catalog is curated subset — not full 1M+ title library; Great Listen Guarantee (365-day return) applies only to credit purchases by active members; No free tier — subscription required for catalog access.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Audible cost?
Audible starts at $7.95/mo (Audible Plus); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Is Audible cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Audible publishes a 17% discount for paying annually (on the Audible Premium Plus Annual (12 Credits) plan). Verified 2026-06-14.
What are cheaper alternatives to Audible?
Cheaper audiobook services than Audible (entry $7.95/mo) include AudiobooksNow at $3/mo. Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Audible support HIPAA?
Audible HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Audible have a free plan?
Audible free tier: No; 30-day free trial.
Audible vs alternatives
Compare all audiobook services → · Audible alternatives → · Open data · MCP
Cheaper audiobook services alternatives
- AudiobooksNow from $3/mo