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30 days free · $14.95/mo after

Exit grade C: You can cancel online, but it is buried behind a multi-screen retention flow.

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Quick answer

The Audible free trial runs 30 days, then bills $14.95/month for the Premium Plus plan. A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is moderate - about 3 minutes.

What you get

The Audible Premium Plus plan

Included · 6

  • 1 credit per month - redeem for any audiobook regardless of list price

  • Audible Plus catalog - 11,000+ titles included to stream or download for free

  • Audible Originals - exclusive titles, podcasts, and dramatizations

  • 30% member discount on additional audiobook purchases beyond your credit

  • Member-only sales (often $5 or less per book) and seasonal freebies

  • Audiobooks stay in your library forever - even if you cancel, your purchased books are still yours

Worth knowing

  • Print or Kindle versions of the same titles (separate purchase, sometimes Whispersync-eligible)

  • Unused credits if you cancel - they expire 6 months after issue and forfeit on cancellation

  • Premium Plus Annual savings - the trial converts you to monthly, not the cheaper $149.50/yr plan

The honest data

By the numbers

Trial length
30 days
Price after
$14.95 / mo
Card required
Yes
Cancellation
Medium
Time to cancel
~3 min
% kept past trial
51%

What’s new with Audible

  • Offer changeOct 8, 2026

    Audible runs $0.99 Standard plan promo for October Prime Day

    For October Prime Day 2026, Audible offered its Standard plan for $0.99 per month for three months plus a $20 Audible credit, with the deal ending October 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. After the promotional period, the plan automatically renews at the regular $8.99 per month rate, and members can cancel at any time.

    via Billboard

  • Offer changeOct 7, 2026

    Audible Promotes $0.99 a Month Trial for October Prime Day 2026

    During October Prime Day 2026, Audible promoted a limited time offer giving new subscribers several months at $0.99 per month before the plan reverts to its regular monthly rate. The promotion was tied to Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event and required manual cancellation to avoid auto renewal at the standard price.

    via Billboard

  • Feature changeOct 1, 2026

    Audible Adds AI-Powered Interactive Stories and Character Tools

    Audible introduced three new features in October 2026, including an AI-driven Interactive Stories tool that lets listeners hold real-time conversations with audiobook characters, plus a Character Guide and Visual Explorer for exploring book settings and imagery.

    via TechCrunch

Cancellation guide

How to cancel Audible

Documented · ~3 min

  1. 01

    Sign in at audible.com and hover over your name in the top-right

  2. 02

    Select Account Details, then Cancel membership

  3. 03

    Decline the pause-membership offer, then confirm cancellation

Full guide: how to cancel Audible

Audible free trial - frequently asked

Is the Audible free trial really free?
Yes - the Audible free trial is free for 30 days. A credit card is required, so it renews at $14.95/month unless you cancel first.
How much does Audible cost after the trial?
After the free trial, Audible costs $14.95 per month for the Premium Plus plan.
How do I cancel Audible?
To cancel Audible: 1. Sign in at audible.com and hover over your name in the top-right; 2. Select Account Details, then Cancel membership; 3. Decline the pause-membership offer, then confirm cancellation. It takes about 3 minutes and is rated medium to cancel.
Do I need a credit card for the Audible trial?
Yes - Audible requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note the renewal date - day 30 - if you only want the trial.