Best Audiobook Services · pricing · Updated June 2026
AudiobooksNow pricing (2026)
AudiobooksNow starts at $0/mo (Pay-As-You-Go (No Membership)), across 3 plans. Best for Per-book buyers who prefer owning titles outright. Every figure links to AudiobooksNow's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Pay-As-You-Go (No Membership))
- Free tier: Yes · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Per-book buyers who prefer owning titles outright; Frugal listeners wanting the lowest subscription overhead ($3/mo annual); Users who distrust credit-based systems ('no gimmicky credits'); Casual listeners who buy 1–2 books per month
AudiobooksNow plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Pricing (Monthly) | $4.99 | — | flat | Provides discounted per-book pricing on any audiobook (not a credit system) plus 50% off the first purchase each month (rolls over if unused). Annual option $35.99/year (~$3.00/mo effective). 30-day free trial. Books owned permanently. | audiobooksnow.com |
| Club Pricing (Annual) | $3 | −40% | flat | Billed annually at $35.99/year (~$3.00/mo effective, ~40% discount vs the $4.99 monthly plan). Same discounted per-book pricing benefits as monthly plan. Annual figure from official homepage; not independently re-confirmed in this verification pass. | audiobooksnow.com |
| Pay-As-You-Go (No Membership) | $0 | — | flat | No subscription fee. Purchase audiobooks at standard (non-club) prices without any commitment. Books owned permanently. | audiobooksnow.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Official audiobooksnow.com Club sign-up page confirms Club Pricing at $4.99/month with a 30-day free trial and 50% off first audiobook each month. Monthly rate ($4.99/mo) corroborated by June 2026 WebSearch. Annual rate ($35.99/year) is from the official homepage but could not be independently re-confirmed in this verification pass; the annual figure is retained from the official source. Cross-checked against audiobooksnow.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: iOS, Android.
Key features: 420,000+ audiobook catalog; Permanent ownership of all purchased titles — no licensing restrictions; No credit system: transparent per-book pricing with percentage discounts; 50% off first audiobook purchase each month (unused discount rolls over); 35–40% off all other purchases for Club members; Loyalty program with double reward points for cash back; Annual Club plan at $35.99/yr (~$3/mo) — lowest subscription cost among credit-based alternatives; Pay-as-you-go available with no membership commitment; iOS and Android apps with offline listening.
Plan limits: Club 50% discount applies only to first purchase each month (subsequent purchases at 35–40% off club price); No credit system — must pay per book even with membership; Annual plan ($35.99/yr) not independently re-confirmed beyond official page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does AudiobooksNow cost?
AudiobooksNow starts at $0/mo (Pay-As-You-Go (No Membership)); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Is AudiobooksNow cheaper billed annually?
Yes. AudiobooksNow publishes a 40% discount for paying annually (on the Club Pricing (Annual) plan). Verified 2026-06-14.
Does AudiobooksNow support HIPAA?
AudiobooksNow HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does AudiobooksNow have a free plan?
AudiobooksNow free tier: Yes; 30-day free trial.
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