Softwr

Software · head to head

Audible vs Discovery+

Audible logo

Audible

Software

Audiobooks as you've never experienced them

From
$7.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Discovery+ logo

Discovery+

Software

Unscripted content at your fingertips

From
$4.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Discovery+ standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month
  • They diverge on capability: Audible covers Audiobooks, Discovery+ covers Streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audible and Discovery+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Audible and Discovery+ differ
AttributeAudibleDiscovery+
Starting price$7.95/month$4.99/month
PlatformsIos, Android, Desktop, KindleWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded19952020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • Offline listening
  • Amazon Echo
  • Kindle
  • Apple Watch
  • Family library
  • Desktop support

Only in Discovery+

  • Streaming
  • Unscripted content
  • Reality TV
  • Downloads
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Parental controls
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Originals
  • Account security
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Audible

  • Audiobook listeningnot Discovery+
  • Podcast consumptionnot Discovery+

Discovery+

  • Unscripted streamingnot Audible
  • Reality TV watchingnot 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

Discovery+

  • Standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month

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

Discovery+

$4.99/month
  • Standard$4.99/month
    • HD
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$8.99/month
    • 4K
    • Ad-free

Which should you pick?

Choose Audible if

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

Choose Discovery+ if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want unscripted content.
Discovery+ review

Questions people ask

Is Audible or Discovery+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Audible starts at $7.95/month and Discovery+ at $4.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audible or Discovery+?
Audible starts at $7.95/month and Discovery+ at $4.99/month.
Does Audible or Discovery+ run on more platforms?
Audible runs on Ios, Android, Desktop, Kindle. Discovery+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
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 Discovery+ is typically brought in for.
What can Audible do that Discovery+ cannot?
Audible covers Audiobooks, Podcasts, Offline listening, Amazon Echo. Discovery+ covers Streaming, Unscripted content, Reality TV, Downloads. Both handle Originals, Account security, Ios support, Android support.
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Audible

More on Discovery+

Keep looking

Other head to heads