Amazon divides Audible into two distinct subscription tiers: Audible Plus ($7.95/month) and Audible Premium Plus ($14.95/month). Choosing the right tier depends entirely on whether you prefer unlimited catalog streaming or permanent ownership of top-tier new releases.
Audible Plus ($7.95 / month): The “Netflix for Audiobooks”
Audible Plus grants unlimited on-demand streaming and offline downloads from the Audible Plus Catalog. This includes over 10,000+ curated audiobooks, Audible Originals, theatrical performances, and documentary podcasts. You do not receive monthly purchase credits, and titles leave your library if you cancel your subscription.
Audible Premium Plus ($14.95 / month): The Collector’s Tier
Audible Premium Plus includes everything in the Plus tier, PLUS 1 monthly credit to redeem for ANY title across Audible’s entire 500,000+ title catalog, regardless of retail price. You also gain exclusive access to member-only 2-for-1 sales and 30% discounts on additional purchases.
Editorial Recommendation: Which Should You Pick?
- Choose Audible Plus if: You listen casually, enjoy discovering indie authors and podcasts, and don’t care about keeping permanent ownership of specific bestsellers.
- Choose Premium Plus if: You specifically want the latest frontlist bestsellers, high-demand sci-fi epics, and business masterworks that are excluded from the Plus catalog.