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Stitcher vs Audible

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Stitcher

Software

Premium podcast subscription service

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Audible logo

Audible

Software

Audiobooks as you've never experienced them

From
$7.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Stitcher has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Stitcher service discontinued August 29, 2023; 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: Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, Audible covers Audiobooks.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stitcher and Audible actually diverge.

Attributes where Stitcher and Audible differ
AttributeStitcherAudible
Starting priceFree$7.95/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakersIos, Android, Desktop, Kindle
Founded20071995

Identical on both: 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 Stitcher

  • Podcast streaming
  • Original content
  • Ad-free
  • Recommendations
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Content controls
  • Web support

Only in Audible

  • Audiobooks
  • Podcasts
  • Originals
  • Amazon Echo
  • Kindle
  • Apple Watch
  • Family library
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Offline listening
  • Account security
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Stitcher

  • Podcast listeningnot Audible
  • Audio entertainmentnot Audible

Audible

  • Audiobook listeningnot Stitcher
  • Podcast consumptionnot Stitcher

Where each one falls short

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

Stitcher

  • Service discontinued August 29, 2023
  • No longer available for download or 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

Pricing, plan by plan

Stitcher

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free podcasts
    • Ad-supported
  • Stitcher Premium$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Exclusives

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 Stitcher if

  • You need podcast streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
  • You also want original content.
Stitcher review

Choose Audible if

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

Questions people ask

Is Stitcher or Audible better?
Neither clearly leads. Stitcher starts at Free and Audible at $7.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stitcher or Audible?
Stitcher has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Stitcher and $7.95/month for Audible.
Does Stitcher or Audible run on more platforms?
Stitcher runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers. Audible runs on Ios, Android, Desktop, Kindle.
Can I use Stitcher for free?
Yes. Stitcher has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Audible starts at $7.95/month.
What is Stitcher best used for?
Stitcher is most often used for podcast listening, audio entertainment. Of those, podcast listening and audio entertainment are not what Audible is typically brought in for.
What can Stitcher do that Audible cannot?
Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, Original content, Ad-free, Recommendations. Audible covers Audiobooks, Podcasts, Originals, Amazon Echo. Both handle Offline listening, Account security, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Stitcher: Is Stitcher still available?

No. Stitcher shut down on August 29, 2023. SiriusXM, which acquired Stitcher in 2020, discontinued the app to consolidate podcasts into its flagship SiriusXM subscription. Users can listen to podcasts via the SiriusXM app instead.

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