If its imperative you have this book read aloud to you, this is clearly a steal. Audible subscribers get one free credit per month and can keep their books even if they cancel. How to cut your audible membership cost in half or get a. Sep 07, 2018 for years, audible, amazons audiobook arm, has operated on a membership model. Audible audio files are compatible with over 500 models of audio players, pdas, streaming media devices and mobile phones including iphone, blackberry and android phones. I generally buy 1 book a week from audible in addition to the 2 credits a month, sometimes more if theres a sale on. But i thought really hard about not renewing my membership when the time just came around. If you have any remaining credits on your account, you will be prompted to use them prior to canceling.
Listen to your favourite audiobooks wherever you are with the free audible app. After 50 hours of research and testing, we found that getting a good deal on an audio book service membership depends on the books you like and how many you listen to every month. The best audible tips and tricks you might not know about. Many books offered by amazon are whispersync for voiceready. Now is your chance to discover all that kindle unlimited offers free for two months. Whether youre already a member or thinking of becoming one, find answers to the most frequently asked questions about audible membership. The longer the term of your membership plan, the lower your monthly subscription rate. Even with one free credit and a 30day trial, its normal to have some questions before pulling the trigger on a monthly or annual membership. Gold monthly 1 credit per month, platinum monthly 2 credits per month, gold annual special, 12 credits per year, and platinum annual 24 credits per year. Access a library of scifi and fantasy audiobooks with an audible membership. Audible has now charged me twice for a subscription that im pretty darn sure i have never signed up for.
Keep hold of your monthly credits for up to a year. May 09, 2020 the book of the month club is similar to the monthly book clubs discussed above with one important difference. Once you use your credit for the month, you will receive 30% off any cash purchases. Listen to your favourite audiobooks wherever you are with the free audible app whether youre in the car, on. Audible lets you download and listen to the worlds best. What are the different membership plans audible offers. Jul 16, 2019 audible is a subscription service with four basic membership plans. But if you visit the cancel membership page you will be given three options which are designed to.
Audible membership grants you access to a number of exclusive benefits that add value to your listening experience. Yet weve found a way you can often slash this instantly to. Nov 21, 2011 i generally buy 1 book a week from audible in addition to the 2 credits a month, sometimes more if theres a sale on. Free kindle unlimited deal access over 1 million ebooks. Canadian favourites, worldwide best sellers, and new releases. If you believe you will always be listening to more than 1 book per month you may be interested in our platinum monthly plan 2 credits month or one of our annual plans, which you can renew whenever you are ready for more credits. Whether youre looking for entertainment, education, or inspiration audible has audiobooks for every passion. Join audible today to experience all of these benefits and more. To gift someone a membership, visit the gift center and select give membership. For more information on audible membership benefits, go to audible membership benefits monthly annual plans. Audible gold members receive 1 credit per month which is good for any audio book you choose to download. For a limited time and while schools are closed, audible is offering select audible books for kiddos and teens completely free with no promo code or membership required.
Getting the most out of your audible membership simply. Apr 10, 2019 audible is making some changes to its membership program and how it issues credits, which are used to buy audiobooks through the subscription service. Cancelling audible membership is extremely difficult a to discover how to, b to actually cancel, c even though i cancelled during my 1 month free trial i have been charged for additional monthly subscription. Go to your account details page on the audible website under the account settings section, click cancel my membership follow the onscreen instructions. Audible originals every month, in addition to 1 audiobook, regardless of price. If you dont like the book you bought for whatever reason, they have a great return policy for members where you can exchange it for a different book. Amazon offers free ebooks for everyone through june 30th, amazon is offering an awesome deal where you can score two free months of kindle unlimited. For more information about membership benefits, go to audible membership benefits. The monthly plans charge a monthly rate, whereas the yearly plans are an upfront fee. With it, you get one credit for a free book each month. You can choose between one, three, six, and 12 month plans. Audible will now let you keep your membership credits for a full year new, comments the company will also begin to send out monthly statements and gift your credits to someone else.
You can also choose to buy 12 or 24 books all at once. When you join the book of the month club, you choose a membership term 1 month, 3months, 6months, or 12months. You can give this gift to anyone, even if theyre already an audible member. The best audiobook services have wellstocked libraries and useful features. This is the basic membership plan that starts automatically after the 30day free trial gets over for a new member. For a monthly membership plan customer, your first book is free. To try it, simply click through to cancel, and you may well find youre offered a cutprice membership of three months at. Why an audible membership is worth it diary of a word nerd. Jan 10, 2020 subscribers can easily cut their costs credit.
However, one has to be a little canny to get full value. Im listening to audiobooks all the time, but im not using my member credits. Each month youll also get a free audiobook our members love, chosen by our editors. But if you want to buy an individual book, that can cost upwards of half the price of a subscription all in one go. This worked out fine at the time, but if you listen to at least one audio book a month its cheaper to take out a subscription.
Again, this is an extreme example of an excellent deal made from an astoundingly pricey item. At the end of your trial, you can buy a monthly subscription of audible. After 30 days, get 1 credit a month, good for any audiobook regardless of price. I often buy the ebook and audiobook, a habit that proves expensive, but i like having versions i can annotate and highlight. Audible gold members receive 1 credit per month which is good for any audio book. As much as i love the security of buying through amazon, i need protection from ordering audible from amazon. You can listen to books like winniethepooh, 20,000 leagues under the sea, alices adventures in wonderland, and so much more. Download the free app and your audiobook will be waiting in your library. Whatever youre looking for audible has audiobooks for every passion. Download the free audible audiobook app and start listening. Take your pick from the worlds largest selection, including the latest best sellers. The standard onebookamonth audible subscription costs. May 18, 2020 the best audiobook services have wellstocked libraries and useful features.
You still only get one free credit every time your subscription renews, but if six books a year is enough. Credits, 1 per month, 12 per year, 2 per month, 24 per year, none. Find out which audio book service is right for you. Bonus monthly audiobook each month youll also get a free audiobook our members love, chosen by our editors. But if youre a keen listener, it can pay to opt for a more expensive subscription whichll give you more credits each month instead. If you believe you will always be listening to more than 1 book per month you may be interested in our platinum monthly plan 2 credits month. Audible is giving members two free original audiobooks each. Paying a monthly fee to get audible membership is worth it if you listen to audio on the go and love reading. Member benefits include one audiobook each month, exclusive savings on additional purchases, complimentary access to exclusive audio shows, and much. Member benefits for trial and subscription membership. Typically, your account will default to this option, which means that if you want to change your audible membership plan, youll have to upgrade through your account setting or contact customer service.
The sword and laser someone explain the point of audible. Listen to trained actors from around the world perform awardwinning stories. One or two books per month, sure, i can understand that. The prices of audiobooks on audible depend on several factors, such as the length of the book and the sellers decisions. Listen to your favourite audiobooks wherever you are with the free audible app whether youre in the car, on a run or even doing the ironing. Included with your membership your choice of audiobook 1 credit each month, to use on any audiobook. Listen to your favorite books on any of your devices. An audible gift membership is the perfect gift for audible enthusiasts and anyone who loves books. How to cut your audible membership cost in half or get free credit. However, if you opt for audible s platinum annual plan, which is the highest offered membership plan by audible.