Audible: Amazon’s audiobook and podcast service

Users of the American online audiobook and podcast service Audible can buy and stream audiobooks as well as other types of spoken word media. Individual purchases of this content are possible, as well as subscription plans that provide users access to a carefully curated on-demand library of video in exchange for monthly "credits" that may be redeemed for content. The biggest seller and producer of audiobooks in the US is Audible.  Owner of the service is Audible, an entirely owned subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

The thing you need to know about an Audible membership and free trial

• To further promote the service, Audible occasionally offers a longer free trial, sometimes up to three months. Although there is currently no extension, the free trial is currently much better than it was in the past thanks to the addition of free unlimited access to up to thousands of titles in the new Audible Originals catalogue.

• You first sign up for a free 30-day Audible trial and receive a free audiobook. This might be a classic or possibly a first for Audible. You can purchase an Audible Plus or Audible Premium plus monthly membership after your trial has ended. You must register for the subscription by logging into your Amazon account.

• Audible gives you one credit per month. This credit can be used to buy audiobooks from Audible in a variety of genres, such as technology, fashion, romance, social media, and advertisements, among others. You can purchase more Audible credits or pay for individual audiobooks if you want to purchase more books.

• All the features of Audibel can be availed of via its highly functional app also. The Audible app is available for free download from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. To add new audiobooks to your library, you'll either need to subscribe or buy them separately. However, once you purchase those works, you can retain them permanently and access them without charge, even if you decide to stop your membership.

What benefits are there for you if you get an Audible free trial

• Choose from an unrivalled collection of audiobooks and spoken word entertainment to receive your free Audible books.

• You can freely exchange your audiobook for another if you don't like it.

• You can reach your exercise and meditation goals with the aid of specialised guided wellness programmes.

• Your audiobooks will be yours to keep indefinitely if you decide to cancel at any time. Even a polite email reminder will be sent to you before your trial expires.

Audible free trial: different tiers for your different audibook needs

What you get with Audible Plus trial

• Access to the new Audible Originals library without restriction (over 11,000 titles  as well as ccess to the Audible app is free (Windows, iOS, Android, Amazon devices)

What you get with Audible Premium Plus trial

• When you begin the trial, receive one free audiobook token.

• Access to the new Audible Originals library without restriction (over 11,000 titles)
• Access to the Audible app is free (Windows, iOS, Android, Amazon devices)
• Access to any of your titles offline

Both Audible subscription tiers now offer free trials, although as you can see, the higher-tiered Audible Premium Plus trial is the more generous of the two. You will only have access to one audiobook during the Audible Premium Plus free trial, but it will be plenty to give you a taste of what the service is like and a lovely little freebie that you can retain once the trial is done.

How to cancel your Audible free trial

• You must use a web or mobile browser to access Audible.com.
• Click on Hi on the top menu.
• Check your account details to see when your free trial for Audible expires.
• Purchase an audiobook with your free Audible credit and add it to your library.
• Select Hi Menu. Again
• Click on "Account Details" Then select Cancel Membership.

Note: Amazon wants you to get the most of your free trial before cancelling. That entails spending up all of your account's remaining credits. Use them first, Amazon advises, then cancel. However, if you choose not to, your membership and those credits are also terminated.

What would happen if you actually bought an audiobook? Even if you don't have a membership, you can still access everything you purchased in your Audible library.

What will happen in case your Audible30 days  free trial is up

• Be careful to cancel your audible subscription before the 30-day trial period expires because Audible will upgrade your membership to a paying tier after that. If you do decide to do this, you will still have access to all of your current audiobook options, making it a highly opt-out friendly service if that's your preference.

• The free trial will continue for the remaining 30 days even if you immediately cancel your membership after signing up for it. There is absolutely no risk in quickly cancelling if you're worried about forgetting to do so.

• If you decide to convert to a paid subscription, you will be instantly enrolled in the membership plan for the specific trial tier you selected, which has a monthly starting price of $7.95 (opens in new tab) / £7.99 (opens in new tab). Unfortunately, there are currently no plans for any special promotions that would bundle in multiple months for the price of one.

What you need to consider before cancelling your Audible free trial or regular membership

After cancelling, you won't have access to podcasts or audiobooks until the end of your monthly term unless you've paid for them with PremiumPlus credits. Any streamable content will likewise be restricted once your subscription has expired. Because they won't carry over once you cancel, it's advisable to use up all of your unused premium credits. You can also delay your membership in the Account Details area if you need additional time before cancelling.

Note: You should be aware that you cannot cancel your membership using the mobile app; instead, you must use a computer or other internet-connected mobile device. A simple phone deletion of the app has no impact on your subscription.