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Shudder vs Audible

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Shudder

Software

Horror and thriller streaming

From
$5.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Audible

Software

Audiobooks as you've never experienced them

From
$7.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Shudder subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Shudder covers Horror content, Audible covers Audiobooks.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shudder and Audible actually diverge.

Attributes where Shudder and Audible differ
AttributeShudderAudible
Starting price$5.99/month$7.95/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tvIos, Android, Desktop, Kindle
Founded20151995

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 Shudder

  • Horror content
  • Thrillers
  • Original series
  • Exclusive films
  • Watchlist
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Parental controls

Only in Audible

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

Both cover

  • Account security
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Shudder

  • Horror streamingnot Audible
  • Thriller watchingnot Audible

Audible

  • Audiobook listeningnot Shudder
  • Podcast consumptionnot Shudder

Where each one falls short

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

Shudder

  • Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
  • Default subscription length is 1 month, billed and renewed on a rolling monthly basis, per the App Store listing

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Shudder

$5.99/month
  • Basic$5.99/month
    • HD
    • 1 device
  • Premium$8.99/month
    • 4K
    • 4 devices

Audible

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Shudder if

  • You need horror content.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want thrillers.
Shudder review

Choose Audible if

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

Questions people ask

Is Shudder or Audible better?
Neither clearly leads. Shudder starts at $5.99/month and Audible at $7.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shudder or Audible?
Shudder starts at $5.99/month and Audible at $7.95/month.
Does Shudder or Audible run on more platforms?
Shudder runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv. Audible runs on Ios, Android, Desktop, Kindle.
What is Shudder best used for?
Shudder is most often used for horror streaming, thriller watching. Of those, horror streaming and thriller watching are not what Audible is typically brought in for.
What can Shudder do that Audible cannot?
Shudder covers Horror content, Thrillers, Original series, Exclusive films. Audible covers Audiobooks, Podcasts, Originals, Offline listening. Both handle Account security, Ios support, Android support.
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