AudiobookStore.com lets members download over 85,000 audiobooks. On their website, you can browse books that are coming soon, current bestsellers, top authors, and new releases. You can also check out books by category and see the latest audiobook reviews. Right away, AudiobookStore.com advertises their “FlexPass.” FlexPass is a monthly membership fee that lets you buy your first audiobook for just $3.95. After your first month, $3.95 is the price of your membership fee. AudiobookStore has a membership fee and chargers per book.

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The Good

First month is free
Large selection
In depth information about each book

We like that AudiobookStore.com waves the first month's membership fee. On top of that, they let you buy your first audiobook for $3.95. After that, they claim that 90% of their books are $12.95 or below. AudiobookStore.com has a large selection of content to go through - over 85,000 titles. Many of these titles are popular, best-seller books that people want to listen to. We also like all the information AudiobookStore.com shares about each book we click on. From their site, you can see a description of the book, other titles by the author, reviews, and suggested audiobooks.

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The Bad

Lack of transparency
Can be expensive
Limited language options

Even though AudiobookStore claims that a majority of their books cost under $13 for their members, they don't actually show this right off the bat. Every time you click on a book without becoming a member, they show you the nonmember price, and encourage you to sign up for an account and get the book for $3.95. Once you have an initial book in your cart, you can see the membership price of any additional books you add. Even though it's nice to see the nonmember price, people should be able to see how much books cost before they join the site. In general, we wish they were more transparent. The site has a membership fee and a price per book. When you calculate the price of listening to one or two books on AudiobookStore.com at the $12.95 price (plus $3.95 for membership fees), it's more expensive than contemporary prices. However, if you buy more than one book each month, or if you choose books that are priced lower, you will end up paying the same amount or less than other sites. In summary, here are a few things to remember:

They have a smaller selection than many of their competitors
You'll want to double check the price of what books will be before purchase
They only have books available in 2 languages
They offer no free book, unlike several of their competitors

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The Bottom Line

While we like how AudiobookStore functions, their lack of transparency worries us. We were unable to find who owns the company, who works there, how long they've been around, or if they have a parent company. Their prices also lack transparency at first. Even though they have a smaller selection of audiobooks than their competitors, their prices are still cheaper. If you browse their site and find several books you are interested in, we definitely recommend using AudiobookStore.com. However, if their selection does not interest you, you may want to try a company with a wider selection.

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Brenda K. Pinehurst, TX

Read this before making your decision about these guys!!! I've read some of the harsh reviews here that in my experience are simply rubbish! I've been a member for years and am perfectly happy with their service and support, and have never once felt like I made the wrong decision. If you simply pay attention when buy a book from them you'll clearly see that they have a membership plan (which I joined) where you pay a low price for the first book, or you can just buy books as you want, no membership necessary. If you signed up for a membership and forgot you had it, that's not their fault so don't blame them. Overall I'm very happy with this company and will continue to recommend them.

7 years ago

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Myke Manassas, VA

My experience has been the exact opposite of the previous reviewer so I felt compelled to post my experience. It is true they have no published support phone number but I've been using them for over a year and rarely wait more than an hour for a reply using the app's help option. I don't know about the other reviewer's claim that there's only one person to deal with but who cares as long as you're getting timely support!! In my experience a reply from support within an hour is very reasonable, and these days it is not uncommon for services like this to only have email support! I also never had an issue with being charged again once I cancelled my membership, so again that's just not true. I started off as a member and realized I wasn't listening to as many audiobooks as I thought I would so I cancelled after about 3 months. Never received another charge again after that. Anyway, that's my experience with this service.

9 years ago

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Gerald Richardson Atlanta, GA

Great selection of titles and very competitive prices with the optional membership (best for people who listen to a lot of audiobooks like me). And cancelling my membership once I'd gotten my fill of audiobooks was quick and easy. No need to call or jump through any hoops like with certain other companies that I won't name - just went online and cancelled on their web site!

7 years ago

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Eddie Rios Ogden, UT

AudiobookStore.com is a tremendous online source for audio books and other audio content. It is easy to use and is very quick to download products. I have used their search tools and found the results to be organized and plentiful. I can always find what I am looking for at a great price with AudiobookStore.com.

6 years ago

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I. Robbins Chicago, IL

I signed up for a membership (not required but a great deal) and bought several inspiring audiobooks which I'm very pleased with. App works great and I can easily cancel any time online with no penalties of any kind. Wonderful!

7 years ago

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April M. Riverdale, IL

They have a great selection of audiobooks and the membership is a really good deal if you use it wisely. They also offer a non-member option which sets them apart from some competitors.

7 years ago

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Ian Brooklyn, NY

Great selection+prices and you can't beat their satisfaction guarantee with every audiobook that you purchase. I bought a real stinker (terrible narrator) and got an instant refund after contacting them about it. A+ service!

7 years ago

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Alex H. Kansas City, MO

Membership is cheaper than competitors and a great deal if you routinely buy several audiobooks every month like I do. iPhone app works really well too.

7 years ago

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JKing Greenville, SC

Very impressive library of nicely priced audiobooks and customer service has been very helpful when I needed them!

7 years ago

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M. Hendricks Chicago, IL

Found all the Stephen King audiobooks I was looking for and got a really great deal with the membership - saved big!

7 years ago

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S Petersen Peoria, IL

Very happy with this company, great prices for Flexpass members and love the iphone app!

7 years ago

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Cliff Rowan Collinsville, IL

Good audiobook service, excellent prices for members and mobile app works great for for my iPhone.

7 years ago

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Elliott R. Los Angeles, CA

Great sound quality and excellent customer service! Highly Recommended!

7 years ago