Is Audible Worth It? (Pros and Cons Review)

[@warrior100girl]

i always thought audible is just like spotify just with books. Oh boy, how wrong i was.

[@jacksonwrightmusic6805]

God I wish. They should at least make it like that for Prime members... that'd be shweeeet

[@idoncareuhg3176]

Same

[@whyarewestillhere3444]

Actually Spotify has a few audiobooks (but they’re only any good if you have premium because they are split into many parts)

[@konafleur9209]

Still here. Thanks for the info

[@ramishnishah3411]

I'm still watching LOL

[@alexhawkins1795]

I’m still watching because I’m on a monthly budget and this is a big deal for me.

[@hectorsoso2406]

Trust me it’s not they suck because there is certain books that you can’t have

[@SuriyaPrakash-xn7bg]

I was too lazy to do the research myself and typed "is audible worth it" on KZbin. Yours was the first video. It was 10 mins well spent on KZbin. And sure, I'd use your link to get audible subscription as a way of saying thank you.

[@defman85]

I love audible. I work over 60 hours a week and I take advantage of listening to books. Really worth it.

[@jansunda8155]

I have amazon prime and when you have a deal on amazon you can buy ebook + audible narration cheaper on amazon than on audible

[@HonestFinance]

I’ve heard about that. Thank you!!

[@adams8849]

How do we do that? I have kindle books, but how do I make it an audiobook?

[@jansunda8155]

@@adams8849 you must buy audio narration separately you can find it on the amazon web page on kindle e-shop check the colon for eBooks with Audible Narration

[@mominator7274]

I'm still watching! I've had a yearly subscription to Audible for a long time! I love them. I don't have much time to actually read, so audiobooks and a good set of earbuds keeps me able to listen no matter what I'm doing. With the yearly membership, when I'm out of credits I am able to buy 3 more for $29.90 and it seems to be unlimited. They often have a BOGO free special so you can get 2 books for 1 credit. I've also never had an issue returning a book! I also like the stats. This is a great video! I have Audible and have had for years and still watched the whole video! Great content. Keep up the great work!

[@MyGully1]

Thankyou so much for your video. I couldn’t understand why I was offered one credit when I rarely used Audible. I am going on a trip and only used my first books while on the road an hour once a week. You see that wasn’t really worth it, but, now will want to listen 4-5 hours a day for a couple weeks. You helped me understand how this works. The two books you’re recommending are excellent choices for young people trying to get started in life. I read them more than 20 years ago, still remember them fondly.

[@mikecollins1631]

I'm still watching. Your video is great. To the point, NO fluff. That takes a couple of takes and a bit of editing to make a video this clean and to the point. Great job, Jason, you're the video man!

[@rosesmith6925]

Yay, an up to date Audible explained! I just watched one from UK but the pounds vs dollars frustrated me. You answered all my questions, especially the return option, considering I'm hard of hearing certain accent's are difficult to understand at times. Usually I get my audiobook via the library (since my son is a librarian I don't even have to waste gas, he drops it off on his way home😂). I also use YT but searching for complete books is at times horrendous, I've learned to check comments before starting for any complaints/warnings (it's a bitch listening to a 12 hr book to find no frickin ending!). I recently read that Audible is having issues related to Closed Captions. I understand that why not just buy the book if you're going to read it? But I do find cc helpful for people with dyslexia, hard of hearing, learning a different language and of course lack of space to keep them. Thanks for your time and I did subscribe to your channel to see what else you have to offer.

[@HonestFinance]

Thanks for the great comment :)

[@DhruvPatel-hz8be]

Nicely explained. WATCHED ENTIRE VIDEO. thank you

[@NoFate247]

Using your link since you were honest about the kick back

[@HonestFinance]

Thank you. It’s appreciated :)

[@GetThemLyrics]

Same here! I’ll be signing up this weekend!

[@HonestFinance]

Thanks!!

[@larry7463]

Great channel Jason. I have been an audible subscriber for about a year now, and I love it. I. by the way, I found your channel when I was looking for some information on dividends., I found that, and it was also very helpful. Clear, concise, and delivered in a watchable form..Thanks!

[@varunjha6004]

Okay let me tell you about credits policy, now every credit has a life of 365 days from the date of issue. Credits do expire when you cancel the membership but you can contact audible anytime to either reinstate them or refund for those unused credits.

[@indulgewithmimi]

Thanks for the clear and concise review. The plans listed on the site were a bit confusing but you explained it perfectly.

[@JazzJadore]

Still watching. Thanks to your video, I learned about the awesome refund process. I had a couple of audio books just sitting in my account that I didn't like and I was able to return them and get credits back to use, yay! Last year, I was actually a gold member for a couple months but then I cancelled because I felt I wasn't listening to enough books to justify the monthly cost. This past April I decided to re-join under their Silver plan, which is 1 credit every two months, so $14 charged every two months, and this seems to suit me better.

[@HonestFinance]

That’s great and I’m glad they returned your books

[@brandijames6424]

I’m still watching. Thank you for providing great details.

[@HonestFinance]

You are welcome

[@quiet1050]

Still watching,thanks for the vid

[@HonestFinance]

No problem :)

[@carynjones3926]

I'm still watching. Thanks! This was very helpful. I had been told by friends that they lost all of their Audible content when they cancelled.

[@timdebaney7167]

Caryn Jones, after I cancelled, I am not allowed to access the book file I "own." The option to access the file is not available without an active subscription! That is what the website says!

[@ShaneSemler]

This is the best explanation of the service I've run across. Thanks!

[@HonestFinance]

Thank you. That means a lot

[@WalidAzamiTV]

right to the point! You answered questions I didn't even know I had...I'll use your link happily.

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Your link didn't give me the 2 free books, but it has 3 months for $6.95 and then $14.95 there after. Hopefully you get the credit though.

[@HonestFinance]

Thank you. They keep changing it :(

[@justStardust940]

i agree that the expiration of credit is stupid. like, i paid for it, and they expire??? like paying for giftcards that expire and gift cards never expire

[@pamwarren7422]

I'm still watching!! Thanks for the video!

[@HonestFinance]

You’re welcome

[@TheDudster369]

Still watching. Do returns get you back a credit toward another book? I'm also into self-help and educational books. I'm glad you hit on that. Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a YES! And Robert Cialdini's Pre-Suasion.

[@HonestFinance]

Refunds will give you back a credit to use on another book

[@Cypherdiaz951]

I’m still watch even though I have had a Audible account for the last 3 or 4 years but I wanted to know if I get to keep the books that I purchased with my credits, I’m glad you clarified that for me. Great video 👍🏾

[@richardhenneberry3290]

Very helpful video for a newcomer to audio books like me. Jason is an excellent commentator. A comment on the quality of narrators would be useful,

[@HonestFinance]

Thanks.

[@tempo1889]

I love audiobooks mainly because I have difficulty reading. I have a really short attention span and I cannot sit down and just read a book. But with audio books I can plug my iPod that I have solely for audiobooks in my car and listen to them on my way to work. I would say in the last year I have probably listen to more books that I have in the last 20 years.

[@missilluminated1]

got an audible ad on this .-.

[@HonestFinance]

That’s funny. I guess its relevant :)

[@DejaT603]

I’m still watching! This is why I love the internet! You explained everything perfectly for my grandma to understand🙌🏾

[@HonestFinance]

Thank you!!

[@rebeccapoole7285]

I'm still watching. Thanks for the great video!

[@HonestFinance]

😎

[@majidalavi3368]

I just checked the price of "phenomenology of spirit" audiobook on audible and itunes. It was 53 on audible and 34 in itunes, even with 30% still Itunes wins the battle and without monthly fee

[@Ilhamfeb23]

Still watching 😀 Thank you for taking the time to make this video

[@starbyray7828]

You might want too add that you can suspend your subscription for 3 months without having to cancel and resubscribe so that is another option they offer. I LOVE Audible. I prefer listening to books rather than watching videos. I buy additional credits as well as my monthly subscription. They also offer members 2 for 1 deals as well as daily deals. Currently the Christmas deal is 40% of ANY book in your wishlist (or really any book) some have been reduced to amazing prices and I have bought them and as you pointed out kept my credits for any books costing more than a credit costs me. There are SO many books to choose from across a wide range of genres. You can also gift books and or subscriptions. This year I asked all my family NOT to buy me gifts but give me cash to spend on Audible credits.

[@HonestFinance]

Thank you so much for these tips. I’ll add them into my 2020 review :)

[@starbyray7828]

@@HonestFinance You are welcome

[@RossDevitt]

Thanks for this. Made it through to the "I'm still watching" part, so I subscribed :)

[@jasoncurrie4246]

Still watching! I'll see what this channel has to offer... Want to really ramp up my reading in 2020. Subscribed.

[@HonestFinance]

Welcome to the channel!!

[@melissas8507]

Awesome! Used the link and got 2 free books instead of one!!!!

[@HonestFinance]

Sweet!!

[@sirjambon]

Still watching. This video really helped me understand the platform. Thanks!

[@HonestFinance]

You’re very welcome

[@carries8615]

You can also put your subscription on hold for like 3-months at a time, instead of canceling. This is great if you start racking up credits.

[@annberry8149]

Yes and you can go "inactive," which is what I probably will do.

[@cmbutterbell]

I'm still watching! Nicely explained. Thank you.

[@boostedfist]

Way to many ads man, I get this is your business but every couple minutes is excessive.

[@HonestFinance]

Sorry man. It’s a two-edged sword , but KZbin also serves ads based on the viewer as well

[@happyabbie10]

Johnathan Brabant I only got 1 😂

[@Basilisk4119]

Skip em

[@lynnarthur_stillkickin2024]

@@HonestFinance No problems with ads. I pay for Premium.

[@SpencerPaire]

My big question is: what about the library? In the States, public libraries are common, and a lot of them are on Overdrive or Libby, which are free apps that let you download audiobooks from the library's database. You still have the library checkout limits, and sometimes you have to wait until a book is available just like with physical books (for some reason), but it's totally free. I can have ten books checked out and hold them for 21 days for no cost. Furthermore, especially for audiobooks, I don't care about owning a copy because I'm not going to suddenly go back and read it or look up a passage again. These apps also have e-books, but I've not used that feature. If you listen to a lot of audiobooks, look into Overdrive or Libby before you pay $15/month for one book, plus the opportunity to spend more money. It sounds like Audible is essentially a discount bookstore with a couple freebies available each month.

[@osamaaljeddani1941]

happy new year im still watchin

[@HonestFinance]

Thanks for watching!

[@osamaaljeddani1941]

@@HonestFinance wow that meant my day dude

[@adams8849]

I'm still watching, because your videos are nice and informative, maybe more visual info would help. Keep being awesome.

[@CuriosityFeast]

Still listening. Thanks for the info!!!

[@HonestFinance]

;)

[@BlueEye096]

Hmm I'm not entirely sure on this. I really wanna get into big long fantasy series like the Wheel of Time series which has over 10 books which means it would take me over a year to get through them all using my monthly credits when I'm mostly likely gonna go through each book in like 1-2 weeks between my daily 40 minute commute (80 minutes in total) and walks plus just if I'm playing games or something. I got given the Harry Potter books on audiobook and that lasted me 3 months or so and many of the books I got my eye on are at a similar length. Has to be something better for my situation.

[@HamedAdefuwa]

Both books recommended that the end of this video can be found for free all of the Internet including here on KZbin. Other than that, great video thank you I’ll probably subscribe to audible.

[@gemma.tr111]

Great info. Thanks. Happy to use your link :)

[@HonestFinance]

Thank you. It’s very appreciated :)

[@CalebOliver]

Great Video! 👍🏾 I read the two books you suggested at the end of the video and they are both great! I love the content. Keep it up! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@HonestFinance]

I’m glad you read those books. I really like them :)

[@AdrielleEberly]

I'm still listening.

[@mehdy8]

I like to combine listening with reading. Is there a way to listen and read books with audible?

[@HonestFinance]

Not that I know of

[@mehdy8]

@@HonestFinance Okay. Thanks for the reply! :)

[@ajfraties]

StIll watching....pretty interesting. I may keep Audible after all.

[@HonestFinance]

I like em ;)

[@NatalieBrownMusic]

I'm still watching! Thanks for this great video. Gonna use your aff link to sign up.

[@HonestFinance]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@jennhobart2448]

You have great voice. Easy to listen too...

[@HonestFinance]

Thank you :)

[@nashgenova6403]

@@HonestFinance You should voice an audiobook

[@HonestFinance]

I’ll take that as a compliment. Thank you

[@honeyrayen3549]

I'm still watching,great video dude thanks for it!

[@HonestFinance]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching

[@ATF.-]

Audible is the best!! So everyone here should get an audiobook from Amazon

[@d.mendoza8818]

I'm still watching and after watching this and your previous video I will definitely be using your link to get Audible. Thanks

[@HonestFinance]

Thanks! Glad I could help you out :)

[@shawna2419]

Still watching, but you probably already knew because KZbin analytics. Haha. Smart way to get us to comment

[@0mon0zz]

Do channels profit from people commenting? Does it make the video show up more to other users?

[@HonestFinance]

It doesn’t do much :)

[@shawna2419]

0mon0zz The KZbin search algorithm rewards Longer videos IF they are watched.. of course KZbin wants people to stay on KZbin as long as possible. It also rewards videos that result in likes, comments, and subs. This is why you have every video by anyone successful asking you to “like,comment, and sub” 2-3 times a video Sure 1 comment won’t do much, but if a couple thousand people like and comment, it will move the video up in the search list.

[@staciseeler3095]

Still listening and am so greatful for your posts about audible.

[@HonestFinance]

Thank you very much!!

[@Myaa.G]

I really want this app but I’m just concerned with the pricing since I already have to pay my phone off plus unlimited data while trying to save up for a car

[@HonestFinance]

Just get two free books , then decide if you like it or not

[@NinjaSushi2]

Still watching! Thanks for the video Jace!

[@HonestFinance]

You’re welcome

[@erisi6204]

Still watching 25/10/2019.

[@HonestFinance]

Thank you!!!!!

[@jjbuckner]

Great video! I am a big time podcast listener and have been thinking about using audible because I don't have the attention span to sit down and read... lol

[@HonestFinance]

It’s really about multitasking cuz you can’t read and drive. I listen when I clean the house and drive to work. I don’t podcast listen and I need to try it

[@frapeyou]

Anyone else get an audible add on this video?

[@HonestFinance]

Seriously? That’s funny

[@KaiAndrew]

I personally love audible, used it for about a year. But I did run out interesting books to listen to after a couple months and just racked up a bunch of credits. :) Honestly, I don't think I've read a full book the old fashion way, except grad school, since Audible.

[@HonestFinance]

I agree. I always cancel and re-subscribe

[@KaiAndrew]

@@HonestFinance Haha, yeah me too.

[@HonestFinance]

;)

[@jirendagreat5508]

Wtf you can keep re subscribing for credits ?

[@GateKeeperShow]

I'm still watching champ

[@HonestFinance]

Thanks!!

[@yossarian221]

I am still watching... Clean,clear and concise.

[@HonestFinance]

Thanks ;)

[@mohammadqasim4152]

I am still watching. Thank you so much

[@dazhibernian]

Just joined 🤣 with my 2 credits i got - - Richest Man in Babylon (❤ing it) - Metro 2033 (Played the game, not started listening yet). Any1 got any recomendations? New to the audio book world. I like financial, crypto, video game, stuff. No Harry Potter stuff, i walked out the movie. Not for me.

[@NinjaSushi2]

Star Wars audiobooks are fantastic. Timothy Zahn is a wonderful writer and Marc Thompson is the best audiobook reader I've ever heard. Try the Thrawn series!

[@dazhibernian]

@@NinjaSushi2 cheers ninja i will check them out 🍺📖

[@rapidshot1000]

Ninja Sushi absolutely i just started Thrawn and so far it’s great

[@harpersmith3599]

Awesome and informative. Doing homework on using Audible. I love you get to keep the books even if you cancel subscription. Thank you.

[@kinghez1366]

I'm still watching!

[@HonestFinance]

:)

[@kimstanley9850]

I’m still watching and so far, I find your review very helpful. Thank you!

[@homosapeinssapeins1073]

I am still watching👀

[@Don87551]

Thanks for explaining!

[@nabis2424]

I'm still watching, it just seems like a confusing process

[@HonestFinance]

It’s not too bad once you play around w the app

[@nikifallen93]

Thanks for the info! Watched the whole thing. All of it was useful.

[@HonestFinance]

Thanks for watching it. I’m glad it helped :)

[@goatboymagic9352]

kindle lets you read unlimited amount of books, netflix lets you watch unlimited amount of movies, heck even a library lets you borrow more books than audible. Audible is such a rip off

[@angelahope3273]

I watched this video with great interest. I LOVE audiobooks,but found with Audible that I can't get a physical copy of the audiobook which I feel is a shame. I'm building up quite a collection at the moment and that's one of the reasons I'm not going for Audible. Another reason is I'm not prepared to pay £30 or £40 for an audiobook. I'm not really into ebooks. I like the feel of a real book. Thank you for this most informative video.

[@brandoncarrillo8941]

I'm still watching.

[@HonestFinance]

Thanks for watching the video!!

[@billieteixiera]

Thank you, Jason. I appreciate your information and style of dilivery.

[@HonestFinance]

You’re welcome!

[@y00o00u00t00u00b00e]

6:53 you COULD care less? 😉🤪 (couldn't care less) Still watching and I love having audible 🎧📚

[@nightjaw2233]

just wondering do you need the audible app to read/listen to books or are you able to download and listen/read via a media player?(or something similar)

[@HonestFinance]

You need the app or their website

[@Ipackwood69]

I’m still watching 👋🏽

[@HonestFinance]

Thanks for watching the video!!

[@briannant]

I’m still watching and thanks super helpful. I’ll use your link if I decide to resubscribe.

[@HonestFinance]

;)

[@williamn6133]

6:22 another reason to use Android over ios

[@leilinatoilolo3649]

I’m still watching. I love reading and love the idea of listening as the book is being read to me

[@EMarcisz32]

I'm still watching ;p

[@sara-thefree7783]

Hey Jason... I just came across your KZbin channel regarding audible books! Thanks for your insights on this topic

[@HonestFinance]

You’re very welcome!!

[@davaungreen2388]

Still watching. Thanks for sharing information. I am going to give audible a try.

[@HonestFinance]

Thanks for watching! Audible is great :)

[@c.j.6891]

Thank you for the great videos and info!

[@HonestFinance]

You’re very welcome :)

[@Nauticalwish]

I read just started audible and I read a lot. What I found that works for me is that I listen to a book, return it when I am done, and get a new book.

[@HonestFinance]

Enjoy the video and here's the affiliate link for two free audiobooks. amzn.to/2O9mMUI And here's more Audible videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZbXd4mIr9xmlbc

[@Kaylarides]

Still watching. Thanks for the video it is really helpful.

[@HonestFinance]

You’re very welcome!!

[@step_in_music]

still watching. Very good video! Thank you!

[@HonestFinance]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching :)

[@courtneyswartz7199]

I signed up to get access to the Harry Potter audiobooks for cheaper. I can spend $25 on iBooks for shorter books or up to $40 for longer books...or I can just do a monthly subscription and get access to them all for $15 each if I’m willing to wait. I got the first two books free and I’ll have the rest within 5 months, which is fine. After that, we’ll see if I like the service enough for $15 a month to be worth it.

[@HonestFinance]

Good call. You can always buy more credits and get the books faster too

[@ninastone8855]

Thanks, still watching. Great details

[@taschabalafas6804]

Big con for me is that I listen to at least 8 audio books a month so if I were to use audible I would be broke. Libby is the best app ever and puts audible to shame.

[@rosemarystewart3958]

Still watching

[@theharbringer3900]

I'm still watching and thanks for this.

[@HonestFinance]

You’re welcome

[@julianacosmo6390]

I'm still watching. Thanks for the video!

[@ddglezv]

Still watching. Thanks for the info

[@HonestFinance]

You’re welcome

[@_s_a_]

great video very needed thank you

[@HonestFinance]

You’re very welcome :)