Does Kindle Unlimited include Audible? This is a common question, and if you have Kindle Unlimited or are thinking about getting KU then you may be wondering this too.
So is Audible included? Both yes…and no. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Kindle Unlimited and what Audible perks you can access with your KU membership!
Does Kindle Unlimited Include an Audible Subscription?
While both Kindle Unlimited and Audible are subscriptions run by Amazon, these two subscription program are individual services and do not come as a package deal.
So unfortunately, a Kindle Unlimited subscription does not include an Audible subscription where you get credits to use on audiobooks and get unlimited access to the Audible Plus catalog. (But don’t give up just yet! There is still a way to get access to some Audible benefits with KU).
So if you want both a Kindle Unlimited subscription and full access to Audible, you will need to purchase both subscriptions…or get free trials for each subscription program. You can get a free Kindle Unlimited trial here and a free Audible trial here.
Wondering what the difference is between KU and Audible? Check out this comparison of Kindle Unlimited vs Audible!
Does Kindle Unlimited Include Audiobooks?
While KU and Audible are not both included with the Kindle Unlimited subscription price, you do still get access to some Audible audiobooks with your KU subscription! So if you were hoping to get access to some audiobooks with KU, then you’re in luck.
Kindle Unlimited membership grants you access to a limited selection of Audible audiobooks for free, and they call these audiobooks “Kindle Unlimited Books with Free Narration”. You can scroll through the full list of Books with Free Narration to see what is currently available to borrow with your KU membership.
The Amazon Kindle Unlimited audiobooks collection offers around 2,000+ free audiobooks at any given time, so there are plenty of audiobooks to enjoy with your membership! And these are the exact same recordings you would get with an Audible subscription…the only difference is that your audiobook options are limited to the ones available in the Kindle Unlimited free audiobooks library (instead of being able to listen to any audiobook you like).
So while a full Audible subscription is not included, the free Kindle Unlimited audiobooks are definitely an amazing KU perk that you will want to take advantage of with your membership!
Wondering if Kindle Unlimited is worth it? This Kindle Unlimited review will help you decide!