By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 18 by Billy G.
Audible PlusvsAudible Premium Plus
Verdict: Premium Plus wins for listeners who want new releases and bestsellers. Plus is the right pick for anyone happy browsing the included catalog.
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Winner: Audible Premium Plus
Audible Plus: 6.8/10
Audible Premium Plus: 7.8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
Audible Plus
Audible Premium Plus
Monthly price
$7.95/mo
$14.95/mo
Monthly credits
0
1 (any book)
Included catalog access
11,000+ titles
11,000+ titles
Full 500K catalog access
Purchase only
Yes (via credits)
Credit rollover
N/A
Up to 12 months
Audible Plus
What works
Lower price ($7.95/mo)
Good for casual listeners happy with backlist titles
Unlimited streaming within included catalog
What doesn't
New releases and bestsellers not in Plus Catalog
Catalog can feel limited for current-content readers
Still $7.95/mo on top of other streaming services
Audible Premium Plus
What works
One credit per month for any book in full catalog
Access to all new releases and bestsellers
Credits roll over up to 12 months
What doesn't
At $14.95/mo, expensive alongside other subscriptions
Cancellation process is deliberately difficult
Credits expire if unused beyond 12 months
Bottom line
Our pick: Audible Premium Plus. It edges out the alternative on one credit per month for any book in full catalog. That said, Audible Plus still wins on lower price ($7.95/mo) — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.