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Audible vs Disney+

Audible logo

Audible

Software

Audiobooks as you've never experienced them

From
$7.95/month
Rated
-
Disney+ logo

Disney+

Software

Stream Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-

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; Disney+ streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices
  • They diverge on capability: Audible covers Audiobooks, Disney+ covers Streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Audible and Disney+ differ
AttributeAudibleDisney+
Starting price$7.95/month$7.99/month
PlatformsIos, Android, Desktop, KindleWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles
Founded19952019

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

Only in Disney+

  • Streaming
  • Downloads
  • Profiles
  • GroupWatch
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Mobile devices

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Audible

  • Audiobook listeningnot Disney+
  • Podcast consumptionnot Disney+

Disney+

  • Family entertainmentnot Audible
  • Movie streamingnot Audible
  • Kids contentnot 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

Disney+

  • Streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices

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

Disney+

$7.99/month
  • Disney+ Basic$7.99/month
    • Full HD
    • Ad-supported
    • 2 devices
  • Disney+ Premium$13.99/month
    • 4K UHD
    • HDR
    • Ad-free

Which should you pick?

Choose Audible if

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

Choose Disney+ if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want downloads.

Questions people ask

Is Audible or Disney+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Audible starts at $7.95/month and Disney+ at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audible or Disney+?
Audible starts at $7.95/month and Disney+ at $7.99/month.
Does Audible or Disney+ run on more platforms?
Audible runs on Ios, Android, Desktop, Kindle. Disney+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
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 Disney+ is typically brought in for.
What can Audible do that Disney+ cannot?
Audible covers Audiobooks, Podcasts, Originals, Offline listening. Disney+ covers Streaming, Downloads, Profiles, GroupWatch. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

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