We rate Audible as the best audiobook service (opens in new tab) overall, thanks to the library of over 200,000+ audiobooks, and the good value of the subscription itself. For the price you pay (currently the deal is $9.95) you get one credit per month, to spend on ANY audiobook on Audible, and you have access to a vast range of podcasts and free books and articles. Most audiobooks cost between $25-35 each, so that’s great value, and even if you leave Audible at any time, you get to keep every book you’ve downloaded forever. When you’re a new customer at Audible you automatically get a free audiobook, just for signing up, and even if you cancel within 30-days, you get to keep that book. So it’s well worth a try. This represents a change in the Audible subscription options, and if you’re an existing subscriber, it’s quite confusing to digest. Whereas before you could get all the benefits of Premium Plus as part of your regular subscription, you now have the option to pay less and, er, not actually get any audiobooks. Premium Plus costs the same as the previous membership, $14.95 per month, and if you’re already signed up, this is what you still get. However, the lower priced, regular ‘Plus’ service gets you access to all the podcasts and guided meditations for $7.95 per month. However, you don’t get any audiobook credits here, and you don’t get access to any of the sales events, which can get you new listens for more than 30% less. This offer on Premium Plus only runs until February 12, and after that time the price will be $14.95 per month for new customers. If you’re an existing customer, well, too bad - you still pay the same and don’t get access to the 33% discount, which doesn’t quite sit right with us.
