Updated January 2026
Audible Membership Pricing 2026
Audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals. Plus vs Premium Plus, how credits work, and the best plan for your listening habits.
⚡ Quick Answer
Audible Plus costs $7.95/month (unlimited Plus Catalog streaming, no credits). Premium Plus costs $14.95/month with 1 credit to buy ANY audiobook. Best value: Annual 24-credit plan = $9.56/book.
All Audible Plans Compared
| Plan | Price | Credits | Cost/Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audible Plus | $7.95/mo | 0 | N/A (catalog only) |
| Premium Plus (1 credit) | $14.95/mo | 1/month | $14.95 |
| Premium Plus (2 credits) | $22.95/mo | 2/month | $11.48 |
| Annual (12 credits) | $149.50/yr | 12 upfront | $12.46 |
| Annual (24 credits) BEST VALUE | $229.50/yr | 24 upfront | $9.56 |
📚 How Audible Credits Work
1️⃣
1 Credit = 1 Audiobook (Any Price)
Whether a book costs $15 or $60 retail, one credit gets it. Great for expensive titles.
2️⃣
You Own Purchased Books Forever
Books bought with credits stay in your library even if you cancel Audible.
3️⃣
Credits Rollover (Up to 6)
Unused monthly credits accumulate up to 6. If you hit 6, the oldest expires when new ones arrive.
4️⃣
Credits Expire After 1 Year
Annual credits expire 12 months after purchase — use them or lose them.
🎧 Plus Catalog vs Premium Selection
Plus Catalog (Included Free)
- Thousands of audiobooks
- Audible Originals
- Podcasts
- Content rotates monthly
- Stream or download
- Like Netflix for audiobooks
Premium Selection (Credits)
- Full Audible catalog (500,000+ titles)
- All bestsellers
- New releases
- You own forever
- Requires credits to purchase
Which Plan Is Right For You?
Choose Audible Plus ($7.95/mo) If...
- You're happy listening to whatever's in the Plus Catalog
- You don't need specific bestsellers
- You want the cheapest unlimited audiobook option
- You treat it like a "Netflix for audiobooks"
Choose Premium Plus ($14.95/mo) If...
- You want to listen to specific titles/bestsellers
- You listen to 1-2 books per month
- You want to own books permanently
Choose Annual 24 Credits ($229.50/yr) If...
- You're a serious listener (2+ books/month)
- You want the best per-book price ($9.56)
- You can commit upfront for the year
- You'll use all 24 credits within 12 months
💡 Audible Pro Tips
- Use credits on expensive books: A 30-hour epic fantasy worth $60 is the same 1 credit as a $12 novella
- Check the Plus Catalog first: Many great books are included free — save credits for exclusives
- Return policy: You can return audiobooks within 365 days for a full credit refund (limited per year)
- Pause instead of cancel: You can pause membership for up to 3 months and keep your credits
- Prime members: Watch for special Prime deals on Audible (usually first 3 months discounted)
Calculate All Your Entertainment Costs
Add up Audible, Kindle Unlimited, Spotify, and more in one place.
Calculate Education & Learning →