Audible Membership Explained
I’m big fan ofAudible. I listen to Audiobooks on my way to work and before going to bed everyday. However, there is no denying, that Audible is an expensive service. For starters, the most popular Audible subscription (Gold plan) cost $15/month for 1-credit/month. The 1 credit you get each month can be used to buy any 1 Audiobook.
But, what most people don’t know, along with their popular Gold plan, Audible also offers 2 other plans that are less popular –SilverandPlatinumplans.
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1. Silver plan
Silver plan costs$15 every 2 months, instead of every month, andgive 1 credit every two months. Meaning you get 6 books a year and pay total of $90 in a span of one year.
Silver plans also get membership benefits like –
Who should get the silver plan?
If you want to start listening to audiobooks but not sure if it’s for you; or if don’t want to invest too much money; or if you only listen to audiobooks occasionally, one book every two months will be perfect for you.
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2. Gold Plans
The standard Gold plan costs$15 every monthand gives you1 credit every monthfor any audiobook of your choice. Meaning if you keep your Audible Gold plan for a year, you get 12 books and pay total of around $180 in a span of one year.
Note: Audible offers a separate Gold Annual plan which offers you 12 credits all at once and you only need to $149.50/year.
Gold plans also get membership benefits like –
30% discounts on every audiobook,Return any book you purchased in past one year, if you aren’t satisfied with itUp to five credits rolled overAccess to Original Premium Podcasts in Channels
This plan is perfect for those, who love reading books, but don’t get much time to sit and open a book. You can easily finish one book per month while commuting, walking, or doing daily chores, etc.
3. Platinum Plans
The standard Platinum plan costs$22 every monthand gives you2 credit every monthfor any audiobook of your choice. Meaning if you keep your Audible Platinum plan for a month, you get 24 books and pay total of around $264 in a span of one year.
Note: Again, like the Gold plan, Audible also offers a separate Platinum Annual plan which offers you 24 credits all at once and you only need to $229.50/year.
Platinum plans also get membership benefits like –
30% discounts on every audiobook,Return any book you purchased in past one year, if you aren’t satisfied with itUp to 10 credits rolled overAccess to Original Premium Podcasts in Channels
The Platinum plan is for advance readers (or should I say listener). If you love reading books, but don’t get much time to sit and open a book. You can easily finish one book per month while commuting, walking, or doing daily chores, etc.
Audible Membership Comparison Table
Audible Plans
Wrapping Up: Audible Subscription plan
If you are not getting enough time to listen your Audiobooks, or it’s getting heavy on your pocket,, you can also pause your membership, meaning no new credits, and no billing, for up to 3-months once per year. You can also cancel your membership at any time. Any books you have purchased are yours to keep forever even after you cancel. However, before you cancel, make sure to use up your credits first.
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