# Downpour pricing (2026): plans, cost, and compliance

**Entry price:** $12.99/mo (Downpour Audiobook Club). Among the 7 audiobook services we track it is #5 cheapest of 7; median entry $11.99/mo.
**Domain:** downpour.com
**Free tier:** No
**Compliance:** HIPAA Not published · SOC 2 Not published · GDPR Not published
**Integrations:** iOS, Android, Blackstone Audio catalog
**Best for:** DRM-free audiobook ownership advocates; Blackstone Audio catalog fans; Listeners who want portability across any device/player; Budget listeners — lower monthly rate ($12.99) than Audible Premium Plus
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Plans

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Downpour Audiobook Club | $12.99 | — | flat | 1 credit per month redeemable for ~97% of the catalog. Credits expire 12 months after purchase. Up to 70% off retail prices. Additional credits available at $12.99 each. Cancel anytime. No annual billing option. | downpour.com |

**Key features:** 75,000+ title catalog; Much of catalog is DRM-free — files playable on any device; Associated with Blackstone Audio (founded 1987) — large independent publisher catalog; Up to 70% off retail prices for members; Physical media also sold separately (CDs, MP3CDs, hardcover, paperback); Downloads remain accessible after membership cancellation.

**Plan limits:** Credits expire 12 months from purchase date; Physical media (CDs, MP3CDs) cannot be purchased with digital membership credits; No annual billing option — month-to-month only; No free trial confirmed on membership page.

## Cheaper audiobook services alternatives

- [AudiobooksNow](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/audiobooksnow/) — from $0/mo
- [Audible](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/audible/) — from $7.95/mo
- [Kobo Plus](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/kobo-plus/) — from $7.99/mo
- [Everand](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/everand/) — from $11.99/mo

Sources: 1 · Last verified 2026-06-14
Provenance: Official downpour.com/pages/membership confirms $12.99/month for 1 credit, month-to-month only (no annual option). Corroborated by June 2026 WebSearch (TopConsumerReviews, TechRadar) confirming $12.99/mo unchanged through 2026.
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/downpour/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Downpour's entry plan was $12.99/mo as of 2026-06-14 — https://frontdeskreview.com/software/audiobook-services/downpour/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl