Audible launches a cheaper, $8.99/month streaming tier in the US, vs. $14.95 for its premium plans, to compete with Spotify; the plan includes ad-free podcasts (Ashley Carman/Bloomberg)
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Audible has introduced a new “Standard” streaming tier priced at roughly $9 a month in the United States, undercutting its existing “Premium” plans that cost $14.95. The lower-cost plan provides ad-free podcasts and continues to include an audiobook credit, positioning the service as a direct competitor to Spotify.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Audible launches a cheaper, $8.99/month streaming tier in the US, vs. $14.95 for its premium plans, to compete with Spotify; the plan includes ad-free podcasts (Ashley Carman/Bloomberg)
Audible launches a $8.99/month streaming tier in the US. This plan includes ad-free podcasts, competing with Spotify. The new tier is cheaper than Audible's premium plans, which cost $14.95.
- TechCrunch·Audible launches a cheaper ‘Standard’ subscription plan, challenging Spotify
Audible's new "Standard" plan costs $8.95 per month. It is $6 cheaper than the existing "Premium" plan, which costs $14.95 per month. This new plan challenges Spotify.
- Engadget·Audible's new plan is $9 a month and still includes an audiobook credit
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