Audiobook Services · pricing · Updated September 2026
Downpour pricing (2026)
Downpour starts at $12.99/mo (Downpour Audiobook Club) as checked on 2026-09-02, read from Downpour's own pricing page; 1 plans. Best for DRM-free audiobook ownership advocates. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $12.99/mo (Downpour Audiobook Club)
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- 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
As of · every figure below links to its source
Downpour plans & pricing
| 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 |
Last verified 2026-09-02. Official downpour.com/pages/membership confirms $12.99/month for 1 credit, month-to-month only (no annual option). Corroborated by a June 2026 web search (TopConsumerReviews, TechRadar) confirming $12.99/mo unchanged through 2026. Re-verified 2026-09-02 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged. Cross-checked against topconsumerreviews.com.
Price changes
Price on record
$12.99/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: iOS, Android, Blackstone Audio catalog.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Downpour cost?
Downpour starts at $12.99/mo (Downpour Audiobook Club); it has 1 published plans. Verified 2026-09-02.
What are cheaper alternatives to Downpour?
Cheaper audiobook services than Downpour (entry $12.99/mo) include AudiobooksNow at $3/mo, Audible at $7.95/mo, Kobo Plus at $7.99/mo. Verified 2026-09-02.
Does Downpour support HIPAA?
Downpour HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Downpour have a free plan?
Downpour free tier: No.
Downpour vs alternatives
Cheaper audiobook services alternatives
- Everand from $11.99/mo
- Kobo Plus from $7.99/mo
- Audible from $7.95/mo
- AudiobooksNow from $3/mo
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