Quick Answer
This guide to Audible membership pricing covers two main paid membership tiers — Audible Standard and Audible Premium Plus — plus limited-time sign-up bonuses that make it cheaper to try either plan right now. This guide breaks down what each plan includes so you can pick the right one before you subscribe.
Audible Standard Plan
Audible Standard is built for listeners who want one credit a month to spend on nearly any audiobook, including new releases and bestsellers, with the credit rolling over if unused. It’s the better fit for people who mainly want a steady stream of full-length audiobooks.
Audible Premium Plus Plan
Audible Premium Plus includes everything in Standard plus unlimited access to a rotating catalog of included audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals — on top of the monthly credit. It suits heavier listeners who want to browse freely between credited titles.
Audible Membership Pricing: Which Plan Should You Choose?
- Choose Standard if you listen to 1 book a month and want to keep costs predictable.
- Choose Premium Plus if you listen to audiobooks and podcasts frequently and want more to browse without spending extra credits.
Current Audible Membership Pricing Offers
Audible periodically runs limited-time sign-up bonuses on both plans. Check the current offer before subscribing, since these promotions change.
What Happens to Unused Credits If You Cancel?
If you cancel Audible, credits already in your account typically remain usable for a period even after cancellation, and any audiobooks you’ve already purchased with credits stay in your library permanently — Audible’s model is built around ownership of the titles you buy, not a rental system.
How Audible Compares to Buying Audiobooks Individually
When comparing Audible membership pricing to buying titles one at a time, a single audiobook purchased outside a membership can cost more than one Audible credit, especially for longer or newly released titles. For listeners who buy more than one audiobook a month, a membership plan is usually cheaper per book than one-off purchases.
Family Sharing
Audiobooks purchased through an Audible membership can typically be shared with other members of the same household through Amazon Household, letting more than one person listen to the same credited titles without a second membership.
Not sure yet? Try the Audible free trial first, or browse our best audiobook picks to see what you would listen to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch between Standard and Premium Plus later? Yes, Audible lets members change plans from their account settings.
Do unused credits roll over? Yes, Audible credits typically roll over for a limited period if unused, though terms can change — check your account for current rollover rules.
Which plan has better value for new listeners? New listeners who are unsure how much they’ll listen usually start with Standard, since it’s the lower-cost option, and upgrade later if needed.