Audible is the world’s largest seller and producer of audiobooks. With an Audible membership, you get one or two audiobook credits per month depending on your plan. Here are some tips to help you get more credits and books on Audible:
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Use Promotional Offers and Trials
- Sign up for the 30-day free trial to get one free audiobook and two Audible Originals. You won’t be charged until the trial ends.
- Look for seasonal sales and promotions. Audible often offers deals around the holidays where you can get audiobooks at reduced prices or with extra credits.
- Refer a friend to Audible and you’ll both get a free audiobook. Your friend also gets the 30-day free trial.
- Follow Audible on social media for news about the latest deals and offers. They often give away free audiobooks and credits via exclusive promotions.
Buy Extra Credits
- If you’ve used your monthly credits, you can purchase 3 extra credits for $34.50. That’s almost half off the regular price.
- Buying a 12-month Gold or Platinum annual membership gives you all 12 credits upfront at a discount.
- Gift yourself some credits! You can buy gift certificates and redeem them to add more credits to your own account.
Get Free Audiobooks
There are a few ways to score free audiobooks on Audible:
- Add free audiobooks from the Plus Catalog. These don’t require a credit.
- Listen to samples of premium titles for free.
- Check the site daily for Deals of the Day and Daily Deals under $5.
- Cancel and rejoin Audible to get the 30-day trial and free book again. Just make sure any unused credits are spent first.
Use Whispersync with Kindle Books
If you already own the Kindle version of a book, you can add audiobook narration through Whispersync at a huge discount. It’s much cheaper than using an Audible credit.
With Family Sharing, up to six members can access one account’s titles. Each keeps their bookmarks and listening history separate. It’s a great way for families to save money.
Tips for Maximizing Your Credits
- Avoid impulse purchases. Add books to your Wish List instead and only use credits on ones you’re sure about.
- Return audiobooks you don’t like within 365 days for a no-questions-asked refund. You get your credit back too.
- Prioritize longer audiobooks to get more hours for your credits.
- Join Audible groups on social media for recommendations so you use credits on books you’ll actually enjoy and listen to.
Consider Downgrading Your Plan
If you aren’t using all your Audible credits each month, consider:
- The Gold annual plan for 12 credits upfront
- The Silver monthly plan with just 1 credit
- Canceling until you work through your backlog of unlistened audiobooks
