Audible Premium Plus vs Spotify Premium Audiobooks
Spotify Premium Audiobooks
Verdict: Audible Premium Plus wins for serious audiobook listeners; Spotify's audiobooks are hard to beat for casual listeners already paying for Spotify Premium.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: Audible Premium Plus
Audible Premium Plus: 8.8/10
Spotify Premium Audiobooks: 6.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Audible Premium Plus | Spotify Premium Audiobooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $14.95 | Included in $10.99 Spotify Premium |
| Catalog Size | 750,000+ titles | ~300,000 titles |
| Exclusive Originals | Yes — extensive Audible Originals | No |
| Monthly Hours | Unlimited (Plus Catalog) + 1 credit | 15 hours included |
| Book Ownership | Yes — credits purchase permanently | Access only while subscribed |
| Narration Quality | Best-in-class production | Publisher standard |
Audible Premium Plus
What works
- 750,000+ title catalog — largest audiobook library by a significant margin
- Audible Originals with exclusive celebrity narrators and multi-cast productions
- Monthly credit system — own each book permanently regardless of subscription
What doesn't
- $14.95/month adds up — equivalent to $180/year for one credit per month
- Credit system is confusing for new subscribers
- Whispersync/pause-to-read features require buying the Kindle and Audible versions separately
Spotify Premium Audiobooks
What works
- 15 hours/month included with Spotify Premium at no extra cost
- No separate subscription decision for Spotify Premium subscribers
- Catalog adequate for most bestsellers and popular fiction
What doesn't
- 15 hours is insufficient for listeners who finish more than one book per month
- No Audible Originals or exclusive productions
- Smaller catalog — 300,000 vs 750,000+ titles
Bottom line
Our pick: Audible Premium Plus.
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