Audible is one of the best platforms for audiobooks, but some titles can set you back up to $40! Want to know how to save money on them? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve got a few great tricks to help you score free Audible credits and discounts. Here’s how you can get audiobooks cheaper, and trust me, it’s 100% legit.

1. Get 2 Free Credits with Amazon Prime

If you’re a new customer of Audible.com and you have an Amazon Prime membership – whether you paid for it or you’re in a free trial, you are eligible to receive a 60-day Audible membership free trial in addition to the standard 30-day free trial period. This means you’ll be able to enjoy Audible Premium Plus for FREE for 3 months.

Here’s how to get the 60-day Audible free trial with Amazon Prime:

1) Go to Amazon Prime.

2) Click View Offer and follow the on-screen instructions to get the 3-month Audible Premium Plus trial.

Once the trial ends, you’ll be charged $14.95/month, so make sure to cancel in time if you don’t want to continue.

2. Sign Up for a Free Trial

If you’re not a Prime member, you can still get a 30-day free trial of Audible. This applies to both Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus. The difference? With Premium Plus, you get one credit per month to use on any audiobook, while Audible Plus offers unlimited listening from a more limited selection.

To sign up for the free trial, follow the instructions below:

1) Go to Audible.com.

2) Log in to your Amazon account. You’ll need to create an account if you don’t already have one.

3) Click Try for $0.00 and follow the on-screen instructions to get the free trial.

After 30 days, you’ll be charged $7.95/month if you don’t cancel your subscription in time.

3. Take Advantage of Audible Originals

When you start your free trial, Audible gives you 2 free Audible Originals each month. These selections rotate monthly and span across a range of genres. And here’s a little hack—if you create another Audible or Amazon account with a different credit card, you can restart the trial and keep getting free content!

4. Return Books You Don’t Want

Did you know you can return audiobooks even after listening to them? That’s right! If a book didn’t meet your expectations, return it for a credit and try something else.

To return an audiobook:

1. After logging in, go to your Audible Account Purchase History.
2. Click Exchange next to the book you no longer want.
3. Select a reason, then click Exchange to confirm.

If the “Not eligible for return” message pops up, don’t worry—you can contact Audible Customer Service via phone, email, or live chat for help.

5. Enjoy Household Sharing

With Audible’s Household Sharing, you can share your audiobook library with up to one other adult and several teens or children. While teens and kids don’t get access to audiobooks, you and another adult can share everything. You can also use your Audible account across multiple devices with no limit!

One catch: sharing your account means sharing your payment details.

6. Pretend to Cancel to Get 50% Off Discount

Believe it or not, if you threaten to leave, Audible might offer you a 50% discount on your membership for 3 months! This might not work for everyone, but it’s still worth a try.

To trigger the offer, you need to have been on the Gold/Platinum plan for at least 30 days with 1 or no credits left. Don’t try canceling through the app, though—you’ll need to use the desktop site.

This offer brings the monthly cost of the Gold plan down to $7.49/month for 3 months, instead of the usual $14.95. That’s a $7.49 audiobook credit every month!

7. Buy Audible Credits Cheaper

When you run out of credits, Audible allows you to purchase a 3-pack of extra credits, often at a discount. The price depends on your plan, but if you’re on an annual membership, these credits are typically cheaper.

Plan Name	Price for 3 Extra Credits
Gold Monthly	$35.88
Gold Annual	$29.90
Platinum Monthly	$34.41
Platinum Annual	$28.68

8. Turn on Deals Alert

Audible regularly offers fantastic deals, like 2-for-1 credits or steep discounts on specific titles. To stay in the loop, on the desktop website, go to your Account Details > Notifications and then check the option for Sales and Offers.

Alternatively, check Reddit’s Audible threads, where you can find discussions on ongoing sales and deals.

9. UseWhispersync for Voice

Whispersync for Voice is a feature that allows you to read Kindle Books with Audible Narration.

Let’s take Rich Dad Poor Dad as an example. If you buy this audiobook directly on Audible, it costs you $24.99.

However, it will give you a reduced price of $7.49 when you buy a Kindle book ($5.12) and add an audio companion. Well, if you are getting a $24.99 book for just $7.49, it is a no-brainer that you would definitely go for the latter.

If you’re on Kindle Unlimited, you can also get a narrated version for free for a select number of books. However, the selection of e-books by top authors is pretty thin. Still, you can find some popular books there. When you find one, you can download it for free at $9.99 with Kindle Unlimited.

Saving money on Audible is easier than you think! Whether it’s taking advantage of free trials, sharing with family, returning audiobooks, or using discounts on extra credits, these tips will help you get more audiobooks for less. Happy listening!