Is Audible Worth It? (Pros and Cons Review)

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024

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  • @warrior100girl
    @warrior100girl 5 лет назад +318

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

    • @jacksonwrightmusic6805
      @jacksonwrightmusic6805 5 лет назад +32

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

    • @idoncareuhg3176
      @idoncareuhg3176 5 лет назад

      Same

    • @whyarewestillhere3444
      @whyarewestillhere3444 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @konafleur9209
      @konafleur9209 5 лет назад

      Still here. Thanks for the info

    • @ramishnishah3411
      @ramishnishah3411 3 года назад +1

      I'm still watching
      LOL

  • @alexhawkins1795
    @alexhawkins1795 5 лет назад +86

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

    • @hectorsoso2406
      @hectorsoso2406 2 года назад +1

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

  • @SuriyaPrakash-xn7bg
    @SuriyaPrakash-xn7bg 3 года назад +13

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

  • @MyGully1
    @MyGully1 4 года назад +3

    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.

  • @rosesmith6925
    @rosesmith6925 4 года назад +6

    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.

  • @larry7463
    @larry7463 Год назад

    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!

  • @defman85
    @defman85 Год назад +3

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

  • @mominator7274
    @mominator7274 4 года назад +2

    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!

  • @JazzJadore
    @JazzJadore 5 лет назад +3

    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
      @HonestFinance  5 лет назад +1

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

  • @mikecollins1631
    @mikecollins1631 5 лет назад +1

    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!

  • @HamedAdefuwa
    @HamedAdefuwa 5 лет назад +24

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

  • @DhruvPatel-hz8be
    @DhruvPatel-hz8be 3 года назад +1

    Nicely explained. WATCHED ENTIRE VIDEO. thank you

  • @quiet1050
    @quiet1050 5 лет назад +32

    Still watching,thanks for the vid

  • @Cypherdiaz951
    @Cypherdiaz951 2 года назад +1

    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 👍🏾

  • @jansunda8155
    @jansunda8155 5 лет назад +14

    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
      @HonestFinance  5 лет назад

      I’ve heard about that. Thank you!!

    • @adams8849
      @adams8849 4 года назад

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

    • @jansunda8155
      @jansunda8155 4 года назад

      @@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

  • @brandijames6424
    @brandijames6424 3 года назад +1

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

  • @richardhenneberry3290
    @richardhenneberry3290 5 лет назад +3

    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,

  • @carynjones3926
    @carynjones3926 4 года назад +2

    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
      @timdebaney7167 3 года назад

      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
    @ShaneSemler 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @pamwarren7422
    @pamwarren7422 3 года назад +1

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

  • @carries8615
    @carries8615 5 лет назад +3

    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
      @annberry8149 5 лет назад

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

  • @CalebOliver
    @CalebOliver 4 года назад +2

    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
      @HonestFinance  4 года назад +1

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

  • @TheDudster369
    @TheDudster369 5 лет назад +8

    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
      @HonestFinance  5 лет назад +3

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

  • @indulgewithmimi
    @indulgewithmimi 3 года назад +2

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

  • @NoFate247
    @NoFate247 5 лет назад +3

    Using your link since you were honest about the kick back

  • @DejaT603
    @DejaT603 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @Ilhamfeb23
    @Ilhamfeb23 4 года назад +3

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

  • @harpersmith3599
    @harpersmith3599 4 года назад

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

  • @RossDevitt
    @RossDevitt 4 года назад +3

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

  • @rosemarystewart3958
    @rosemarystewart3958 3 года назад +2

    Still watching

  • @rebeccapoole7285
    @rebeccapoole7285 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @WalidAzamiTV
    @WalidAzamiTV 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @WalidAzamiTV
      @WalidAzamiTV 5 лет назад +1

      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
      @HonestFinance  5 лет назад

      Thank you. They keep changing it :(

  • @osamaaljeddani1941
    @osamaaljeddani1941 3 года назад +3

    happy new year im still watchin

  • @jasoncurrie4246
    @jasoncurrie4246 4 года назад +2

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

  • @justStardust940
    @justStardust940 4 года назад +7

    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

  • @adams8849
    @adams8849 4 года назад +2

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

  • @missilluminated1
    @missilluminated1 4 года назад +18

    got an audible ad on this .-.

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance  4 года назад +5

      That’s funny. I guess its relevant :)

  • @theharbringer3900
    @theharbringer3900 3 года назад +1

    I'm still watching and thanks for this.

  • @melissas8507
    @melissas8507 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @yossarian221
    @yossarian221 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @varunjha6004
    @varunjha6004 4 года назад +4

    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.

  • @staciseeler3095
    @staciseeler3095 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @CuriosityFeast
    @CuriosityFeast 5 лет назад +3

    Still listening. Thanks for the info!!!

  • @cmbutterbell
    @cmbutterbell 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @giyuuiswellliked1719
    @giyuuiswellliked1719 5 лет назад +3

    I'm still watching To be honest I've been thinking about this for a while I never have time to read but I still love books and want to be able to Hear my favorite stories and such so this is really helpful thank you

  • @honeyrayen3549
    @honeyrayen3549 4 года назад +1

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

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance  4 года назад

      You’re welcome. Thanks for watching

  • @boostedfist
    @boostedfist 5 лет назад +30

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

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance  5 лет назад +5

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

    • @happyabbie10
      @happyabbie10 4 года назад +4

      Johnathan Brabant I only got 1 😂

    • @Basilisk4119
      @Basilisk4119 4 года назад +1

      Skip em

    • @lynnarthur1411
      @lynnarthur1411 4 года назад +2

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

  • @KaiAndrew
    @KaiAndrew 5 лет назад +1

    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.

  • @ATF.-
    @ATF.- 5 лет назад +5

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

  • @kimstanley9850
    @kimstanley9850 4 года назад

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

  • @AdrielleEberly
    @AdrielleEberly 4 года назад +4

    I'm still listening.

  • @mohammadqasim4152
    @mohammadqasim4152 4 года назад +1

    I am still watching. Thank you so much

  • @ajfraties
    @ajfraties 5 лет назад +6

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

  • @starbyray7828
    @starbyray7828 4 года назад +2

    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
      @HonestFinance  4 года назад +1

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

    • @starbyray7828
      @starbyray7828 4 года назад +1

      @@HonestFinance You are welcome

  • @shawna2419
    @shawna2419 5 лет назад +7

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

    • @0mon0zz
      @0mon0zz 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance  5 лет назад

      It doesn’t do much :)

    • @shawna2419
      @shawna2419 5 лет назад

      0mon0zz
      The RUclips search algorithm rewards
      Longer videos IF they are watched.. of course RUclips wants people to stay on RUclips 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.

  • @ddglezv
    @ddglezv 4 года назад +1

    Still watching. Thanks for the info

  • @jennhobart2448
    @jennhobart2448 5 лет назад +5

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

  • @billieteixiera
    @billieteixiera 4 года назад +1

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

  • @dazhibernian
    @dazhibernian 5 лет назад +3

    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
      @NinjaSushi2 5 лет назад +1

      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
      @dazhibernian 5 лет назад

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

    • @rapidshot1000
      @rapidshot1000 5 лет назад

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

  • @jjbuckner
    @jjbuckner 5 лет назад +1

    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
      @HonestFinance  5 лет назад

      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

  • @erisi6204
    @erisi6204 5 лет назад +3

    Still watching 25/10/2019.

  • @NinjaSushi2
    @NinjaSushi2 5 лет назад +1

    Still watching! Thanks for the video Jace!

  • @frapeyou
    @frapeyou 5 лет назад +3

    Anyone else get an audible add on this video?

  • @nikifallen93
    @nikifallen93 4 года назад +1

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

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance  4 года назад

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

  • @MsCremant
    @MsCremant 5 лет назад +3

    I'm still watching.

  • @sirjambon
    @sirjambon 4 года назад +1

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

  • @kinghez1366
    @kinghez1366 5 лет назад +3

    I'm still watching!

  • @oliastembo2295
    @oliastembo2295 4 года назад +1

    Still watching thanks for the review

  • @GateKeeperShow
    @GateKeeperShow 5 лет назад +6

    I'm still watching champ

  • @tempo1889
    @tempo1889 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @d.mendoza8818
    @d.mendoza8818 5 лет назад +2

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

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks! Glad I could help you out :)

  • @nabis2424
    @nabis2424 4 года назад +3

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

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance  4 года назад

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

  • @mehdy8
    @mehdy8 3 года назад +2

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

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance  3 года назад

      Not that I know of

    • @mehdy8
      @mehdy8 3 года назад +1

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

  • @homosapeinssapeins1073
    @homosapeinssapeins1073 4 года назад +3

    I am still watching👀

  • @leilinatoilolo3649
    @leilinatoilolo3649 3 года назад +1

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

  • @y00o00u00t00u00b00e
    @y00o00u00t00u00b00e 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @rascubulous
    @rascubulous 4 года назад +1

    still watching. thank you

  • @goatboymagic9352
    @goatboymagic9352 4 года назад +5

    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

  • @Myaa.G
    @Myaa.G 5 лет назад +5

    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
      @HonestFinance  5 лет назад +1

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

  • @c.j.6891
    @c.j.6891 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for the great videos and info!

  • @Ipackwood69
    @Ipackwood69 5 лет назад +4

    I’m still watching 👋🏽

  • @TomSCARRELLAministries
    @TomSCARRELLAministries 4 года назад

    Still watching. Thanks.

  • @EMarcisz32
    @EMarcisz32 4 года назад +3

    I'm still watching ;p

  • @davaungreen2388
    @davaungreen2388 4 года назад +1

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

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching! Audible is great :)

  • @williamn6133
    @williamn6133 5 лет назад +3

    6:22 another reason to use Android over ios

  • @Don87551
    @Don87551 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for explaining!

  • @_s_a_
    @_s_a_ 4 года назад +1

    great video
    very needed
    thank you

  • @ninastone8855
    @ninastone8855 4 года назад

    Thanks, still watching. Great details

  • @ngoc.dakota
    @ngoc.dakota 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @Kaylarides
    @Kaylarides 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @TheMaxirino
    @TheMaxirino 4 года назад +1

    i'm still watching!! great video

  • @briannant
    @briannant 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @NatalieBrownMusic
    @NatalieBrownMusic 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @RealLifeMoney
    @RealLifeMoney 5 лет назад +1

    Great review sir! I know audible is very popular and I even sometimes listen to audiobooks in my car while driving to work. Makes it soo much easier to catch up on reading especially since I’m a slow reader 😝

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance  5 лет назад

      They rock, but only if you’re a reader :)

  • @majidalavi3368
    @majidalavi3368 5 лет назад +2

    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

  • @davidlundy
    @davidlundy 4 года назад +1

    This was a help. Thanks.

  • @claraphiri4180
    @claraphiri4180 4 года назад +3

    At 5:44 I’m still watching.
    I’m the type of person that wants to see what it looks like to navigate through the app as a subscriber.
    Maybe you do so later in the video🤷‍♀️.
    Thanks for the breakdown😃

    • @HonestFinance
      @HonestFinance  4 года назад

      Good point. I try to do a better job of that

  • @victorlobo6444
    @victorlobo6444 5 лет назад +1

    Still watching. Thanks

  • @jaclynphillips1115
    @jaclynphillips1115 5 лет назад +1

    I am here and this is an amazing video

  • @julianacosmo6390
    @julianacosmo6390 5 лет назад +1

    I'm still watching. Thanks for the video!