Biggest catalog

Audible review

Item: Audible
Rating: 8.8
Author: Ilyas Jan

The largest catalog and the best original content, with a Premium plan that mixes one owned book a month with an included library.

By Ilyas Jan · Updated October 24, 2026

HumPage Listen score

8.8/10

$8.99 a month
Credits plus included catalog

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Who it is for

Listeners who want the widest choice and Audible Originals

Who should skip it

Anyone who wants to own DRM free files or support independent bookshops

At a glance

Checked October 2026

Standard: $8.99 a month, choose 1 audiobook a month from the full collection
Premium: $14.95 a month, 1 credit to keep plus the included Plus Catalog
Annual Premium: $149.50 a year
Free trial: 30 days on both plans
Credit expiry: Credits roll over and expire 12 months after they are issued
After cancelling: Purchased titles stay; Standard picks and Plus Catalog access lock

What I like

The largest English language audiobook catalog
Plus Catalog of included titles, Originals and podcasts on Premium
Credits roll over for up to 12 months
Polished apps on phones, the web and Alexa devices

What could be better

Standard plan picks are locked again if you cancel
Unused credits are lost when you cancel, so spend them first
Files are tied to Audible apps and devices
Annual plan renews at a higher price than the first year offer

The two plans

Audible now sells two plans in the US. Standard costs $8.99 a month and lets you choose one audiobook a month from the full collection. That book stays available while you are a member, but it does not roll over and it locks if you cancel.

Premium costs $14.95 a month. You get one credit a month that buys any title to keep, plus access to the Plus Catalog, a large included library of select audiobooks, Audible Originals and podcasts. Premium is also sold annually at $149.50.

Credits, rollover and expiry

Premium credits roll over from month to month, but each one expires twelve months after it was issued. Credits also disappear the moment you cancel, so spend them before you leave. Books you bought with credits or cash stay in your library for good.

Real cost over a year

Twelve months of Premium on the monthly plan costs $179.40 before tax and gives you twelve owned books plus whatever you listen to in the Plus Catalog. On the annual plan the first year is $149.50. Standard works out at $107.88 a year for twelve books you can only keep while subscribed.

Audible versus Audiobooks.com

Both charge $14.95 for a monthly credit. Audible wins on catalog depth and the included library. Audiobooks.com wins on the free trial, with three books instead of one credit, and on Member Deals that turn one credit into two books. I compare them in detail on the head to head page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Audible cost?+

Standard is $8.99 a month and Premium is $14.95 a month in the US, both after a 30 day free trial.

Do I keep Audible books if I cancel?+

Books you purchased, including with credits, stay in your library. Standard selections and Plus Catalog titles lock until you rejoin.

Do Audible credits expire?+

Yes. Credits expire 12 months after they are issued, and any unused credits are lost when you cancel.

What is the Plus Catalog?+

An included library of select audiobooks, Audible Originals and podcasts you can stream while your membership is active.

Ready to try Audible?

$8.99 a month. Trial: 30 days. Check the current offer on the official site before you sign up.

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Ilyas Jan

Founder and lead reviewer

I listen to audiobooks on walks, on long drives and at bedtime, and I started HumPage Listen to compare the apps with the same tests every time. More about me