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Audible vs Chartable

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Audible

Media & Entertainment

Audiobooks as you've never experienced them

From
$7.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Chartable logo

Chartable

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Podcast analytics and attribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Chartable has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Audible auto renews monthly and must be cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current membership period, per the App Store listing; Chartable shut down on 12 December 2024. Spotify, which acquired Chartable in February 2022, announced the closure on 27 September 2024 and folded parts of it into Spotify for Podcasters
  • They diverge on capability: Audible covers Audiobooks, Chartable covers Download analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audible and Chartable actually diverge.

Attributes where Audible and Chartable differ
AttributeAudibleChartable
Starting price$7.95/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, Desktop, KindleWeb
CategoryMedia & EntertainmentPodcast & Audio Publishing
Founded19952017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Audible

  • Audiobooks
  • Podcasts
  • Originals
  • Offline listening
  • Amazon Echo
  • Kindle
  • Apple Watch
  • Family library

Only in Chartable

  • Download analytics
  • Chart rankings
  • SmartLinks tracking
  • Attribution
  • SmartPromos
  • Cross-promotion analytics
  • All podcast platforms
  • Advertising networks

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Audible

  • Audiobook listeningnot Chartable
  • Podcast consumptionnot Chartable

Chartable

  • Podcast analyticsnot Audible
  • Marketing attributionnot Audible
  • Chart trackingnot Audible
  • Growth measurementnot Audible

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Audible

  • Auto renews monthly and must be cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current membership period, per the App Store listing
  • Renewal is charged at the rate of the selected plan within 24 hours before the end of each membership period, per the App Store listing

Chartable

  • Shut down on 12 December 2024. Spotify, which acquired Chartable in February 2022, announced the closure on 27 September 2024 and folded parts of it into Spotify for Podcasters
  • The tracking prefixes no longer function, and shows still carrying one need it removed
  • chartable.com now redirects to Spotify's Megaphone site

Pricing, plan by plan

Audible

$7.95/month
  • Plus$7.95/month
    • Plus catalog
    • Podcasts
  • Premium Plus$14.95/month
    • 1 credit/month
    • Plus catalog

Chartable

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Chart tracking
    • Basic analytics
    • 1 podcast
  • Indie$20/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • SmartLinks
    • Attribution
  • Team$100/month
    • Multiple podcasts
    • SmartPromos
    • Team access
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • Custom integrations
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Audible if

  • You need audiobooks.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Desktop, Kindle.
  • You also want podcasts.
Audible review

Choose Chartable if

  • You need download analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want chart rankings.
Chartable review

Questions people ask

Is Audible or Chartable better?
Neither clearly leads. Audible starts at $7.95/month and Chartable at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audible or Chartable?
Chartable has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $7.95/month for Audible and Free for Chartable.
Does Audible or Chartable run on more platforms?
Audible runs on Ios, Android, Desktop, Kindle. Chartable runs on Web.
Can I use Chartable for free?
Yes. Chartable has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Audible starts at $7.95/month.
What is Audible best used for?
Audible is most often used for audiobook listening, podcast consumption. Of those, audiobook listening and podcast consumption are not what Chartable is typically brought in for.
What can Audible do that Chartable cannot?
Audible covers Audiobooks, Podcasts, Originals, Offline listening. Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution.
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