Audible free trial: thousands of audiobooks to hear anywhere
Turn the commute, the walk or the cooking into reading time. Audible opens up more than 90,000 audiobooks and exclusive content, with 30 days free, or 3 months if you are a Prime customer. We cover the price, how it works and which book to start with.
After the trial it costs €9.99 a month and renews automatically. Cancelling is free.
Key facts
Audible: the essentials
- Catalogue
- More than 90,000 audiobooks and exclusive content
- Free trial
- 30 days, or 3 months if you are a Prime member
- Price afterwards
- €9.99 a month for the Premium plan (October 2026)
- Offline
- Yes, in the Audible app
- Cancellation
- Free at any time
What is Audible?
Audible is Amazon's audiobook service. Its subscription gives access to more than 90,000 audiobooks and exclusive content, listened to in the app, offline too. The free trial lasts 30 days, or 3 months for Amazon Prime customers; afterwards it costs €9.99 a month and can be cancelled free at any time.
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How to try Audible free, step by step
Open the Audible page
The button on this page goes to the free trial.
Start the trial
With your Amazon account. If you are a Prime member, the trial is 3 months.
Install the app
Download Audible on your phone and get your first audiobook.
Listen on a journey
An audiobook is best tested while you do something else. Decide before the trial ends.
Is Audible right for you?
It suits you if
- You have long commutes or exercise daily.
- You say you have no time to read.
- You enjoy narration by well-known voices.
It does not suit you if
- You mostly read manuals or dense non-fiction that needs highlighting.
- You prefer reading on a screen: look at Kindle Unlimited.
Pros and cons of Audible
Pros
- More than 90,000 audiobooks and exclusive content.
- It plays offline in the app.
- A 30-day free trial, or 3 months for Prime members.
- Cancellation is free and at any time.
Cons
- It costs €9.99 a month after the trial.
- It renews automatically unless you cancel.
- It only pays off if you listen regularly.
Editorial assessment by Global Store Afiliados based on the terms published by Amazon. These are not customer reviews.
Good to know about Audible
The exclusive content Audible highlights includes the Harry Potter series narrated by Leonor Watling and Sherlock Holmes narrated by Jose Coronado. You can also ask Alexa to start your audiobook or skip a chapter.
If you are torn between listening and reading, we have a comparison: Audible or Kindle Unlimited.
Frequently asked questions about Audible
How long is the Audible free trial?
30 days, or 3 months for Amazon Prime members.
How much does Audible cost after the trial?
The Audible Premium plan costs €9.99 a month, renewing automatically. There is also a Standard plan at €6.99 a month with one audiobook a month, according to Audible's information in 2026.
Can I listen offline?
Yes. Audiobooks download to the Audible app.
Does cancelling cost anything?
No. Cancelling is free at any time.
What is Audible?
Amazon's audiobook service. The subscription gives access to more than 90,000 audiobooks and exclusive content, listened to in its app.
How many audiobooks does Audible have?
The Audible catalogue has more than 90,000 audiobooks, plus exclusive content.
Do Prime customers get a longer Audible trial?
Yes: 3 months instead of 30 days.
Does Audible renew automatically?
Yes. After the trial it renews each month at €9.99, according to its 2026 programme, until cancelled.
Where do you listen to Audible audiobooks?
In the Audible app, on a phone or tablet, and on Alexa speakers.
Who does Audible make sense for?
People who commute, exercise or do housework and want to use that time for a book.
Which audiobook should I choose to start with?
A linear story that is easy to follow, or a book you already know. Listen to the sample to check the voice.
How long is an Audible audiobook?
An audiobook of average length runs between eight and twelve hours; the running time is shown on each title's page.
Can I change the narration speed on Audible?
Yes. The Audible app lets you speed up or slow down the reading.
Does Audible have a sleep timer?
Yes. The Audible sleep timer stops playback after the number of minutes you choose.
What is the difference between Audible and Kindle Unlimited?
Audible is for listening to audiobooks and Kindle Unlimited for reading ebooks.
Do I need a card for the Audible trial?
Yes. A valid payment method is requested to start the Audible trial.
When should I decide whether to keep Audible?
A week before the last free day, counting how many hours you have listened.
Is Audible useful for learning languages?
Yes. Listening to books in another language trains the ear and pronunciation.
Where do I cancel Audible?
In the memberships section of your Amazon account. Cancellation is free.
How many audiobooks can I get through during the trial?
With half an hour a day, one of average length every three weeks; with the 3-month trial, five or six.
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Sources and date checked
- Terms published by Amazon.es for Audible, checked in October 2026
The practical advice, examples and calculators are the work of Global Store Afiliados. Facts last checked: 10 October 2026. How we check the facts: editorial methodology.
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