About Audible
Audible is Amazon's premium audiobook service with the world's largest library of 700,000+ titles narrated by professional voice actors, celebrities, and authors. From bestselling fiction and non-fiction to podcasts, Audible Originals, and meditation content, there's something for every listener.
The Plus subscription ($7.95/month) gives unlimited access to the Plus Catalog of thousands of included titles. The Premium Plus plan ($14.95/month) adds 1 credit per month good for any title in the store, regardless of price — keeping the audiobook forever even if you cancel.
Listening features include variable speed playback (0.5x to 3.5x), sleep timer, bookmarks, clip sharing, and car mode. Whispersync switches seamlessly between reading a Kindle ebook and listening to the Audible narration. Smart resume remembers exactly where you left off across all your devices.
Key Features
- 700,000+ audiobook titles
- Plus Catalog with unlimited listening
- Monthly credits for any audiobook
- Variable speed playback
- Whispersync with Kindle books
- Sleep timer and car mode
- Clip sharing and bookmarks
Pros & Cons
👍 What We Like
- Largest audiobook library available anywhere
- Credit system means you own audiobooks forever
- Whispersync between reading and listening is seamless
- Professional narration quality is outstanding
👎 What Could Be Better
- Subscription cost adds up over time
- Can only use 1 credit at a time without stockpiling
- DRM means audiobooks only play in Audible app
- Customer service for refunds has become stricter
User Reviews
Audible got me reading again. I listen during commutes, workouts, and chores — I finish 2-3 books a month now instead of 2-3 a year. The narration quality makes the experience often better than reading. Whispersync is genius for switching between reading and listening.
My 45-minute commute went from wasted time to the highlight of my day. I've gone through over 100 audiobooks in 3 years. The credit system is fair — I own every book forever. Speed at 1.5x lets me get through books faster without losing comprehension.