Audible alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Audible: audiobooks are DRM-locked to Audible's apps and devices, and standard plan titles disappear if you cancel. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Audible, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Spotify currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Audible alternative for most people
SpotifyPremium includes monthly audiobook listening hours alongside music and podcasts.
Best Audible alternative for a free option
AudiobookshelfSelf-hosted server for audiobooks you already own as DRM-free files.
Best Audible alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SpotifyPremium includes monthly audiobook listening hours alongside music and podcasts.
Best Audible alternative for open source
AudiobookshelfSelf-hosted server for audiobooks you already own as DRM-free files.
Best Audible alternative for self-hosting
AudiobookshelfSelf-hosted server for audiobooks you already own as DRM-free files.
Best Audible alternative for Mac
SpotifyPremium includes monthly audiobook listening hours alongside music and podcasts.
Best Audible alternative for Windows
SpotifyPremium includes monthly audiobook listening hours alongside music and podcasts.
Best Audible alternative for iPhone and Android
SpotifyPremium includes monthly audiobook listening hours alongside music and podcasts.
Best Audible alternative for working in the browser
SpotifyPremium includes monthly audiobook listening hours alongside music and podcasts.
Audible alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Audible?
Spotify ranks first right now. Premium includes monthly audiobook listening hours alongside music and podcasts.
Is there a free alternative to Audible?
Yes. Spotify (free plan + paid) and Audiobookshelf (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Audible?
Yes: Audiobookshelf. Audiobookshelf can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Audible?
The complaints we hear most: audiobooks are DRM-locked to Audible's apps and devices; standard plan titles disappear if you cancel; buying titles outside credits is expensive.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Audible, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.