Audible, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon, is headquartered in the US. Founded in 1995, the company employs approximately 3,190 individuals. Functioning as a software developer, Audible provides an audiobook and podcast service that enables users to purchase and stream audiobooks.
Audible introduced a new Standard plan on March 20, 2026, which offers a lower monthly cost than its Premium Plus tier. This new plan shifts from credit-based ownership to monthly access, aiming to make memberships cheaper and simpler by eliminating the need to manage accumulated credits. Previously, on March 19, 2026, Audible partnered with British Airways to offer more than 250 hours of podcasts and audiobooks as in-flight entertainment, featuring British talent. Also on March 19, 2026, Audible’s store highlighted over 100 Beatles books, including a "Words & Music Vol. 42" that serves as a unique self-portrait of Paul McCartney at a crossroads, navigating life after the band and without an official memoir.