150k 5 star reviews & 20M+ downloads

How does Audible work?

Featured in

    Want to know how does Audible work for members and non-members? Find out everything you need about one of the top audiobook platforms in this Audible review.

    How does Audible work?

    Every audiobook lover probably knows about Audible by now. Even those who don’t use the Audible app are familiar with the Amazon audiobook service and its massive market share. It’s one of the first giants in the audiobook industry, and its reputation alone is a top reason for many people to sign up for the Audible library.

    But not everyone understands how Audible works, how to use Audible, or what to expect from Audible Originals, Audible Plus Catalog, and other key features. This article will solve that so you can get the most out of a potential Audible membership.

    What is Audible?

    Audiobooks are all about convenience, and it makes sense that Amazon, the former digital book service, took charge of offering audiobooks to a global customer base.

    In general, Audible is a straightforward audiobook service to use. You can use it as a standard audiobook marketplace and buy any fiction or non-fiction title you want without paying an extra cost on subscription plans.

    However, Audible makes the bulk of its money from subscribers. Therefore, its straight-up audiobook prices are among the highest among its competing platforms. A better way to use Audible is as an audiobook streaming service.

    Users get a monthly credit or more based on their membership plan. Thus, they can exchange credits for audiobooks to gain ownership or stream hundreds of thousands titles monthly using the Audible player.

    But as with all things Amazon, Audible has more than audiobooks to offer. Membership can include access to the Audible Originals library, which holds podcasts and other original audio content.

    Due to its popularity and reputation, Audible works with some of the biggest publishers. It’s one of the first platforms to get new releases, best audiobook sellers, and top favorite books as soon as they get an audio version.

    Audible subscriptions

    Audible is an interesting subscription service with multiple membership plans. The Audible cost varies based on what you want.

    Users can get Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus memberships. The former grant access to the Originals library, podcasts, sleep tracks, and other perks.

    An Audible Premium Plus subscription has everything in the Plus membership, including an additional free audiobook monthly. Users can get new titles, bestsellers, and other exciting content to keep forever through credits.

    Naturally, you can also sign up for the Audible trial for a free book and a glimpse of what the monthly membership or annual plan have to offer.

    Hoarding unused credits in an Audible account is also possible if users want to wait for new titles. Users can store a maximum of 12 of them before they use audible credits on Audible audiobooks without worrying about losing them. But memberships come with specific rollover limits based on how many credits members get yearly.

    Although tempting to believe otherwise, being an Amazon Prime member doesn’t offer any discounts on Audible, but that doesn’t mean that Amazon account holders with Prime memberships can’t get extra perks or better deals on Audible.

    For example, linking your Amazon Prime account to your Audible account grants an extra free credit when signing up for the free trial.

    It’s also worth noting that Kindle and Audible apps work independently. That means a Kindle Unlimited membership won’t influence the Audible content you can consume and vice versa.

    However, having both memberships is great when using Amazon’s Whispersync. This feature allows users to switch between listening and reading the same title, provided the user owns it in multiple formats.

    Listen to your texts with Speechify

    Audible isn’t the only way for you to enjoy digital content from fiction and non-fiction works by popular authors. Whether you want to read books or listen to them, Speechify can serve you well.

    Speechify is a text to speech tool or TTS reader using advanced AI algorithms to process and convert text to audio. It works on any device, from Android to iOS to Windows and macOS systems.

    It can highlight text, use dyslexia-friendly fonts, and read aloud simultaneously. You can breeze through content online and offline and create a more immersive reading experience.

    Speechify lets you browse websites and narrate your favorite news or social media posts. It can scan paperback novels to help auditory learners use advanced textbooks. It also offers multilingual support and generates voices in many accents with heightened accuracy.

    If you want a genuine natural-sounding voice to go with your favorite texts, try Speechify for the ultimate TTS experience.

    FAQ

    Can I only listen to one book a month on Audible?

    No. Audible Premium Plus members benefit from unlimited access to audio content at no extra cost to their Audible Premium Plus annual or monthly subscription.

    Are books free on Audible?

    Audiobooks aren’t free on Audible. However, a free 30-day trial comes with a free audiobook to read or listen to at the start of the membership. Moving forward, Audible members can stream multiple books as part of the monthly plan. But they can only own audiobooks by exchanging credits or buying them with cash. No Audible offers provide members with free audiobooks.

    When does your monthly Audible membership renew?

    Audible charges its members on the same monthly date and around the same time as their last enrollment. More information is available in the account details, Credit Summary section, and in the account purchase history.

    How do you download a book on Audible?

    Users can download Audiobooks for offline use only after buying them with money or credits. Eligible titles are available in the Audible Library section. You can find the download option under the “Other Actions” menu after selecting a title. Downloading works on on the Audible.com website and in the Amazon Audible app.

    What are the benefits of subscribing to Audible?

    An audiobook subscription is helpful for any avid audiobook reader. An Audible plan lets users listen to unlimited titles each month, exchange free credits to own audiobooks, and benefit from a solid return policy on titles they don’t like. Some Audible audiobooks also have daily deals for members who want to own more titles.

    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

    Recent Blogs

    • Speechify founder discusses future of AI with the Everyday AI podcast
      Speechify founder discusses future of AI with the Everyday AI podcast
      Arrow
    • Define Videos: Unraveling the World of Moving Images and Digital Content
      Define Videos: Unraveling the World of Moving Images and Digital Content
      Arrow
    • How to make your MP3 louder: audio enhancement
      How to make your MP3 louder: audio enhancement
      Arrow
    • Decoding the wonders of Google Translate for the Chinese language
      Decoding the wonders of Google Translate for the Chinese language
      Arrow
    • Understanding the rich history of the Pennsylvania Dutch language
      Understanding the rich history of the Pennsylvania Dutch language
      Arrow
    • Navigating language diversity with the Holland language Dutch
      Navigating language diversity with the Holland language Dutch
      Arrow
    • The French language is spoken in which countries
      The French language is spoken in which countries
      Arrow
    • What you should know about the French Language
      What you should know about the French Language
      Arrow
    • Unlocking fluency with a guide to French Language Lessons
      Unlocking fluency with a guide to French Language Lessons
      Arrow
    • Understand the diversity of Chinese languages
      Understand the diversity of Chinese languages
      Arrow
    • How to get audio reading free of charge online
      How to get audio reading free of charge online
      Arrow
    • The 5 best Scottish accent generators
      The 5 best Scottish accent generators
      Arrow
    • The 5 best essay readers for enhanced reading and learning
      The 5 best essay readers for enhanced reading and learning
      Arrow
    • A comprehensive guide to French accents copy and paste 
      A comprehensive guide to French accents copy and paste 
      Arrow
    • Improve your pronunciation: a guide from English to IPA
      Improve your pronunciation: a guide from English to IPA
      Arrow
    • Language learning made easy: IPA to English 
      Language learning made easy: IPA to English 
      Arrow
    • A guide to mastering text and reading
      A guide to mastering text and reading
      Arrow
    • What to know about the Ukrainian language
      What to know about the Ukrainian language
      Arrow
    • Discovering the Vietnamese Language
      Discovering the Vietnamese Language
      Arrow
    • Exploring language translation: from Vietnamese to many others
      Exploring language translation: from Vietnamese to many others
      Arrow
    • Understanding Hindi: India’s special language
      Understanding Hindi: India’s special language
      Arrow
    • Discovering the Czech Language: the heart of Czechia
      Discovering the Czech Language: the heart of Czechia
      Arrow
    • Discovering the languages of Lithuania
      Discovering the languages of Lithuania
      Arrow
    • The Hindi language: India’s linguistic heartbeat
      The Hindi language: India’s linguistic heartbeat
      Arrow
    • Ukrainian language vs Russian language: explore the differences
      Ukrainian language vs Russian language: explore the differences
      Arrow
    • The Ukrainian Language: its history and culture
      The Ukrainian Language: its history and culture
      Arrow
    • Explore the world of TTS testing: enhancing Text-to-Speech technology
      Explore the world of TTS testing: enhancing Text-to-Speech technology
      Arrow
    • Embracing the future children’s literacy: exploring Google’s Read Along app
      Embracing the future children’s literacy: exploring Google’s Read Along app
      Arrow
    • Boost creativity with text font generators: a guide to text copy
      Boost creativity with text font generators: a guide to text copy
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      The Best Celebrity Voice Generators in 2023
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      YouTube Text to Speech: Elevating Your Video Content with Speechify
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      The 7 best alternatives to Synthesia.io
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Everything you need to know about text to speech on TikTok
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      The 10 best text-to-speech apps for Android
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      How to convert a PDF to speech
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      The top girl voice changers
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      How to use Siri text to speech
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Obama text to speech
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Robot Voice Generators: The Futuristic Frontier of Audio Creation
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      PDF Read Aloud: Free & Paid Options
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Alternatives to FakeYou text to speech
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      All About Deepfake Voices
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      TikTok voice generator
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Text to speech GoAnimate
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      The best celebrity text to speech voice generators
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      PDF Audio Reader
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      How to get text to speech Indian voices
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Elevating Your Anime Experience with Anime Voice Generators
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Best text to speech online
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Top 50 movies based on books you should read
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Download audio
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      How to use text-to-speech for Quandale Dingle meme sounds
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Top 5 apps that read out text
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      The top female text to speech voices
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Female voice changer
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Sonic text to speech voice generator online
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Best AI voice generators – The Ultimate List
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Voice changer
      Arrow
    • Improve reading comprehension with ReadWorks: a guide for educators and learners
      Text to speech in Powerpoint
      Arrow
    footer-waves