How much do subscriptions cost over 10 years?

The average person spends $273/month on subscriptions, which totals over $32,000 over 10 years. Services like Adobe Creative Cloud can cost over $6,500 alone in that time.

What could I buy instead of paying for subscriptions?

Instead of renting content, you could own it. For example, your streaming subscription costs could buy vinyl records, books, or permanent digital purchases. Our calculator shows what you could own instead of paying monthly fees.

How can I reduce my subscription costs?

Use our calculator to see your total spend, identify expensive subscriptions, find cheaper alternatives, and cancel services you rarely use. Many services have free alternatives or one-time purchase options.

How much does Audible Premium Plus cost per year?

Audible Premium Plus costs $14.95/month, which equals $179.40 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $1794.00.

Is Audible Premium Plus worth it?

At $14.95/month ($1794.00 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: Libby app: Free audiobooks from library. Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel Audible Premium Plus?

Cancellation difficulty for Audible Premium Plus is rated "Easy". You can cancel at: https://www.audible.com/account/cancel-confirm

What are alternatives to Audible Premium Plus?

Alternatives to Audible Premium Plus include: libro-fm, scribd. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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Audible Premium Plus

1 credit/month for any audiobook plus unlimited Audible Originals.

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$15

Yearly

$150

5 Years

$897

10 Years

$1,794

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,794 on Audible Premium Plus. That's equivalent to 120 meals out, or 36 books.

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Known Issues

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Unused credits expire if you cancel, even though you paid for them. Creates pressure to stay subscribed.

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Total spent on Audible Premium Plus

$897

$14.95/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

Perpetual License

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Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 8+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $897but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.

Instead, You Could Buy

With $15/month, here's what you could own instead:

Libby app: Free audiobooks from library
1 audiobook purchase per month (~$15)
1 year: Kindle Paperwhite (~$140)
After 10 years: 120 audiobooks you own ($1,495)

Cancellation

Difficulty:Easy

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