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Audible Free Trial: Get 2 premium audiobooks for free

Everything has gone digital, even books. But it stretches even further than ebooks, now you don’t even have to read books yourself. That’s crazy, you say? Maybe, but it also means you can listen to books anytime. Audiobooks can be listened to during daily commutes, or if you find yourself with tired eyes and still have the desire to get lost in a book, Audible is a great service to consider. The books are recited audibly, on whatever device you’re using, leaving your hands free. As far as audiobooks go, Amazon’s service is one of the most popular available, with a huge library and a well-priced subscription plan. Like any subscription service, a free trial is a fantastic way to see what you’ll be paying for, and there is a Hulu free trial and a Disney Plus free trial, by comparison. Read onward for more details on what an Audible free trial looks like.

Is there an Audible free trial?

Audible offers a one-month free trial, offering two free audiobooks and a chance to test out the other features included with an Audible subscription. With an Audible free trial, you get those two free book credits to get your library started, which is good for any premium selection titles you like and are your to keep. You’ll also get full access to the Audible Plus Catalog of podcasts, audiobooks, guided wellness, and Audible Originals. This is great content to take in with any one of the best e-book readers, or you can even listen to it on your Amazon Echo or Echo Dot. Amazon provides little complication in terminating your account at the end of your free trial, even sending a friendly reminder before your trial ends so you don’t end up with any unwanted charges.

Can you get Audible for free?

The only way to get Audible for free is for the 30 days of free access you get with an Audible free trial. An Audible free trial gets you 30 days of access to the Audible Plus Catalog of audio content. However, you can get free Audible titles by way of Amazon Alexa. Audible has a free audiobook title available from time to time, and while it’s not free access to the entirety of the Audible library, simply asking Alexa, “Alexa, what’s free from Audible?” will often find you a free audiobook to listen to. It’s important to note that while Audible is an Amazon company, an Audible subscription is different from an Amazon Prime subscription, and subscribing to one does not get you access to the other.

Are there any Audible deals?

Headphones on a stack of books.

Amazon doesn’t often offer discounts on an Audible subscription, though come Prime Day three free months of the service is known to pop up for Prime members. Day in and day out, though, the best Audible deal is the Audible free trial itself. It’s a really great way to explore the best audiobooks and podcasts at no cost for 30 days. It could also be said that the standard $14.95 per month is a deal all its own, as an Audible subscription gets you access to the Audible Plus Catalog of audio content. This includes thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, Audible Originals, and more. All of that high-quality content can make $14.95 seem like pennies, and Amazon allows you to cancel your subscription any time, so there’s no long-term commitment necessary.

Andrew Morrisey
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