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Audible vs Netflix

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Audible

Software

Audiobooks as you've never experienced them

From
$7.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Netflix

Software

Watch TV shows and movies anytime, anywhere

From
$6.99/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; Netflix the entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • They diverge on capability: Audible covers Audiobooks, Netflix covers Video streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audible and Netflix actually diverge.

Attributes where Audible and Netflix differ
AttributeAudibleNetflix
Starting price$7.95/month$6.99/month
PlatformsIos, Android, Desktop, KindleWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices
Founded19951997

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 Netflix

  • Video streaming
  • Offline downloads
  • Multiple profiles
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Original content
  • Multi-device support
  • Parental controls
  • Auto-play next episode

Both cover

  • 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 Netflix
  • Podcast consumptionnot Netflix

Netflix

  • Streaming films and series on demand across TVs, phones and browsersnot Audible
  • Downloading titles for offline viewing on a limited number of devicesnot Audible
  • Playing Netflix mobile games included with a subscriptionnot 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

Netflix

  • The entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • 1080p and two simultaneous streams require the Standard plan
  • 4K Ultra HD, HDR and spatial audio are restricted to the Premium plan, which allows 4 streams and 6 download devices
  • Netflix states an account is for people who live together in a single household, so viewers outside the home need a paid extra member slot
  • Plan prices and availability differ by country and change when Netflix is bought through a partner package or add-on

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

Netflix

$6.99/month
  • Standard with ads$6.99/month
    • All but a few movies and TV shows
    • Unlimited ad-free series and movies
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
  • Standard$15.49/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in HD
  • Premium$22.99/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 4 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in Ultra HD

Which should you pick?

Choose Audible if

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

Choose Netflix if

  • You need video streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
  • You also want offline downloads.
Netflix review

Questions people ask

Is Audible or Netflix better?
Neither clearly leads. Audible starts at $7.95/month and Netflix at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audible or Netflix?
Audible starts at $7.95/month and Netflix at $6.99/month.
Does Audible or Netflix run on more platforms?
Audible runs on Ios, Android, Desktop, Kindle. Netflix runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
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 Netflix is typically brought in for.
What can Audible do that Netflix cannot?
Audible covers Audiobooks, Podcasts, Originals, Offline listening. Netflix covers Video streaming, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles, Personalized recommendations. Both handle Account security, Ios support, Android support.
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