How to buy Audible books without subscription

How to buy Audible books without subscription

Audible is one of the world’s leading audiobook services. It has a range of titles spanning multiple genres and writers. Most think that you need to have a membership and subscription service to buy and enjoy audiobooks from the platform. However, you can enjoy audible audiobooks on your Kindle, Android, or iOS Apple devices without an Audible membership.

In this article, you’ll learn how to get Audible books without subscribing to the service.

What is Audible and how it works

Audible is Amazon’s audiobook provider. When creating an audible account, you can set up a membership to listen to some of the best audiobooks and podcasts. The monthly membership offers different plans ranging in both price and credits.

For example, Audible Premium Plus offers one credit monthly for one bestseller or a new release from their catalog. If you want to buy more audiobooks, Audible offers a 30% discount for other titles.

Audible has additional features such as Whispersync, which syncs your audiobook progress across devices, and Audible Originals. Both of which are exclusive audio productions available only on the platform. It’s not uncommon to find daily deals on the Audible library for some of your favorite books. That said, some audiobook lovers don’t think the monthly subscription plan is worth it.

For that reason, it might be worth taking advantage of the 30-day trial. When navigating to the Audible or Amazon prime website, you may notice that an audiobook offer stands at $0.00. If this option suits you, you’ll need to create an account. Just be sure to cancel it before the trial period is over. But there’s a way to get an Audible book without any membership plan at all too.

Getting Audible books without becoming a member

If using a free trial doesn’t suit you, there are multiple ways that you can use Audible without a membership plan.

Buying audiobooks through the website

This is the simplest way to get an Audible audiobook without creating a membership. To buy audiobooks from Audible using the desktop site, simply follow the steps below:

  1. Go to Audible.com.
  2. Browse the audiobook you want by typing the title into the search bar.
  3. Click on the desired title.
  4. On the right, you’ll see the option of either buying with 1 credit or buying for a cash price.
  5. Once you make your decision and buy the audiobook of your choice, you will receive purchase confirmation through your email.

It’s worth mentioning that the process on other devices is the same. By buying the audiobook this way, you won’t need to become an Audible member to do so. Users can also directly go to the Amazon website instead of Audible. However, it won’t work on the Kindle Unlimited library unless you start a free trial, as it’s a separate subscription.

Buying audiobooks through Daily Deals

Daily Deals is a feature of Audible that offers a new audiobook at a discounted price every day. To take advantage of the promotion, you don’t need a membership or subscription. You can simply visit the Daily Deals page on the Audible website and purchase the audiobook of the day at a reduced price.

To do so, follow the steps below:

  1. Go to the Audible website and sign in to your account.
  2. Hover your mouse over the “Discover” tab in the top left corner and click on “Daily Deal” from the drop-down menu.
  3. On the Daily Deals page, you’ll see the audiobook of the day at a discounted price. Click on the title of the audiobook to view the details page.
  4. If you want to purchase the audiobook, click on “Buy Now” to add it to your cart and proceed to checkout.
  5. Enter your credit card payment information and complete the purchase.

Buy Audible books through Amazon Prime

You don’t need an Audible subscription for this process, but you will need to have an Amazon account. By using Amazon Prime, you’ll have a 30-day free membership. During this period, you have access to over 50 different audiobooks on Audible. Prime members can continue this service too. However, it’s important to note that you can only stream these audiobooks instead of downloading them. This is also a convenient solution if you’re already a Prime member. For this, you’ll need the Audible app installed on your device.

  1. Begin by launching the app and selecting the “Menu” option at the top left of your screen.
  2. Navigate to and select the “Channels for Prime” option.
  3. You will be directed to a page where you can browse free audiobooks. All you need to do is select one to begin listening to it.

There are many ways for enthusiastic audiobook listeners to take advantage of the audio versions of their favorite books. Using some of the settings like Whispersync allows you to listen to Audible narration along with your Kindle books.

Try Speechify as your new audiobook service

Speechify is an audiobook service that can fulfill all your listening needs. It offers audiobooks from bestsellers to genres such as sci-fi, fantasy, non-fiction, romance, self-improvement, suspense, business, politics, and more. Not only does Speechify have the titles, writers, and genres you’re looking for, but the reading and listening experience is completely customizable. You can choose and adjust the reading speed, bookmark, and take notes. It’s a great solution for anyone who prefers listening to audiobooks on the go.

It’s easy to start using Speechify audiobooks. Give it a try to enhance your audiobook experience.

FAQ

How do I use my Audible credits without membership?

You can use your Audible credits without a membership by signing in to your account on the Audible website, selecting the audiobook you want to purchase with credits, and clicking on “Buy for $0.00 with 1 Credit” at the checkout.

Can you still listen to Audible after canceling?

Yes, you can still listen to your Audible audiobooks after canceling your membership. However, you will lose access to member benefits like discounted pricing and the ability to exchange audiobooks.

How do I cancel my Audible membership?

To cancel your Audible membership, sign in to your account on the Audible website, go to the Account Details page, and click on “Cancel Membership” under the “View membership details” section.

Is there an Audible app for iPhone?

Yes, there is an Audible app available for iPhone. You can download it from the App Store and listen to your audiobooks on your iPhone.

Cliff Weitzman

Cliff Weitzman

Cliff Weitzman is a dyslexia advocate and the CEO and founder of Speechify, the #1 text-to-speech app in the world, totaling over 100,000 5-star reviews and ranking first place in the App Store for the News & Magazines category. In 2017, Weitzman was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list for his work making the internet more accessible to people with learning disabilities. Cliff Weitzman has been featured in EdSurge, Inc., PC Mag, Entrepreneur, Mashable, among other leading outlets.

Dyslexia & Accessibility Advocate, CEO/Founder of Speechify Dyslexia & Accessibility Advocate, CEO/Founder of Speechify

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