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Audible

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Pros & Cons

Large selection of popular books and podcasts

Has an unlimited listening subscription available

Books are only one credit each, no matter what their normal price is

Audible Plus users don't have access to the full catalog

How it Works

Plus members can listen to unlimited titles from the plus catalog. Premium Plus members get one or two credits per month for premium titles.

Cost

$7.95 per month (Audible Plus) or $14.95 to $22.95 per month (Audible Premium Plus)

Compatibility

Desktop, iOS, Android

Titles Available

Over 200,000

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Audiobooks.com

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Pros & Cons

Lots of free podcasts available—over 100 million episodes

Audiobook Clubs, which cost one credit, provide unlimited access to some content for a month

Several users have had issues with the trial

How it Works

With the basic plan, users get one book credit per month. Other plans include two or three credits.

Cost

$14.95 per month, with options for more expensive plans

Compatibility

Desktop, iOS, Android

Titles Available

Over 250,000

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Downpour

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Pros & Cons

Users can make purchases without a membership

Members get a large discount on hard copy books and other products

Some books cost two credits

How it Works

Members get one book credit per month and can purchase additional credits for $12.99 each.

Cost

$12.99 per month.

Compatibility

Desktop, iOS, Android

Titles Available

Over 80,000

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Libby, by Overdrive

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Pros & Cons

Designed by Overdrive to make borrowing audiobooks even easier

Affordable option for those who don't need to build up an audiobook collection

Books are only checked out; the user can't keep them

How it Works

Users connect their library card to browse and check out audiobooks and eBooks from their local library.

Cost

Free to download and use

Compatibility

Desktop, iOS, Android

Titles Available

Varies from library to library

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Scribd

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Pros & Cons

Has eBooks, audiobooks, podcasts, and more

Costs less than many audiobook apps

Good for people who don't want to be limited to one book per month

Not entirely unlimited; some content is restricted as the month goes on

How it Works

Subscribers have access to the entire Scribd library.

Cost

$9.99 per month

Compatibility

Desktop, iOS, Android

Titles Available

Over 500,000

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