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Audible vs Libro.fm
A side-by-side look at Audible and Libro.fm to help you pick the right one.
Audible
Pricing: $14.95/mo (Premium Plus, 1 credit) | $7.95/mo (Plus, no credits)
Pros
- Largest audiobook catalog in the world
- 1 credit per month covers any audiobook regardless of list price
- Audible Originals are genuinely worth listening to
- Whispersync with the Kindle text edition
- Excellent app: sleep timer, chapter navigation, variable speed
- Offline downloads work everywhere
- Credits roll over for up to a year
Cons
- Books you "own" are tied to your Amazon account and DRM-locked
- Cancellation means losing access to non-credit Plus catalog
- Newer hardcover-launch titles often skip the Plus catalog
- Most expensive option per month at full price
- Cannot easily move purchases to other apps
Libro.fm
Pricing: $14.99/mo (1 credit) | A la carte from $2.99-$30
Pros
- Every purchase supports a local independent bookstore
- No DRM: you own the audiobook as exportable MP3 files
- Same catalog as Audible for most major publishers
- Same credit-pricing model ($14.99 = 1 credit/month)
- Excellent app on iOS and Android
- Best 30-day satisfaction guarantee in the category
- Strong gift program
Cons
- Catalog slightly smaller than Audible (most major titles, fewer Originals)
- No Whispersync equivalent
- No bundled Plus catalog like Audible has
- No equivalent of Audible Originals
- Marketing emails can be persistent if you do not opt out
Bottom line: both Audible and Libro.fm are solid choices. Use the pros, cons and pricing above to decide which fits your needs, then check the latest price through the links.
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