Audible
Audible is Amazon-owned online audiobook service that allows users to purchase and listen to audiobooks through its iPhone and Android apps. Books cannot be purchased individually - they are available through a subscription (starting at $15/month), which provides users with "credits" that can be redeemed for content monthly. The library includes over 200,000 audiobooks across all genres, including exclusive works. Once purchased, a book remains in the user's library and can be downloaded or listened to at any time. The app allows offline listening, adjustable playback speed, and sleep timers. Car mode is also supported.
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13.03.26. Audible launches cheaper plan to challenge Spotify
Audible has launched a cheaper "Standard" plan at $8.99 per month, $6 less than its "Premium" plan. It includes one audiobook per month from the Audible catalog and unlimited listening from a curated library featuring a selection of Audible originals. Unlike "Premium," the new plan does not allow users to keep audiobooks after canceling their subscription. The launch of the new plan comes amid growing competition from Spotify, which launched audiobooks in 2022 and included the format in its own premium subscription, bundling it with music and podcasts. However, Spotify recently raised the price of its monthly subscription plan for the third time in three years, potentially opening the door for Audible.
2026. Audible launched Read & Listen
Audible's new Read & Listen feature allows users to purchase (with discount on Amazon) a text version of an existing audiobook and follow along. This allows users to follow along with synchronized, highlighted text while listening to their favorite audiobooks, creating a seamless, multi-format experience. Previously available only through Kindle app as part of the Whispersync for Voice feature, this feature is now integrated into the familiar Audible interface. Audible is also testing a feature in the US that bridges the gap between digital and print formats. Some US customers may find direct links to Amazon on their audiobook detail pages to purchase physical copies of books already in their library, making it easier to build a personal collection across multiple formats.
2025. Audible integrated Goodreads’ Want to Read feature
Audible has implemented an integration that allows you to add your Goodreads "Want to Read" shelf directly to the Audible app. This feature will be available to more users in the coming months. For users who use both Audible and Goodreads, this means they can instantly see which books on their wishlist are available as audiobooks, eliminating the need to switch between apps. Last year, the annual Goodreads Choice Awards introduced "Readers' Favorite Audiobooks" category, demonstrating that audiobooks are a very popular format within this community.
13.03.26. Audible launches cheaper plan to challenge Spotify
Audible has launched a cheaper "Standard" plan at $8.99 per month, $6 less than its "Premium" plan. It includes one audiobook per month from the Audible catalog and unlimited listening from a curated library featuring a selection of Audible originals. Unlike "Premium," the new plan does not allow users to keep audiobooks after canceling their subscription. The launch of the new plan comes amid growing competition from Spotify, which launched audiobooks in 2022 and included the format in its own premium subscription, bundling it with music and podcasts. However, Spotify recently raised the price of its monthly subscription plan for the third time in three years, potentially opening the door for Audible.
2026. Audible launched Read & Listen
Audible's new Read & Listen feature allows users to purchase (with discount on Amazon) a text version of an existing audiobook and follow along. This allows users to follow along with synchronized, highlighted text while listening to their favorite audiobooks, creating a seamless, multi-format experience. Previously available only through Kindle app as part of the Whispersync for Voice feature, this feature is now integrated into the familiar Audible interface. Audible is also testing a feature in the US that bridges the gap between digital and print formats. Some US customers may find direct links to Amazon on their audiobook detail pages to purchase physical copies of books already in their library, making it easier to build a personal collection across multiple formats.
2025. Audible integrated Goodreads’ Want to Read feature
Audible has implemented an integration that allows you to add your Goodreads "Want to Read" shelf directly to the Audible app. This feature will be available to more users in the coming months. For users who use both Audible and Goodreads, this means they can instantly see which books on their wishlist are available as audiobooks, eliminating the need to switch between apps. Last year, the annual Goodreads Choice Awards introduced "Readers' Favorite Audiobooks" category, demonstrating that audiobooks are a very popular format within this community.
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