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Audible vs plappa
Both stand on audiobook apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose Audible if you want audiobooks, podcasts, and Originals with mobile downloads and support for several car systems. Look elsewhere if you need to delete Audible account data while keeping the associated Amazon account, or need Alexa to support clips, bookmarks, and listening log features.
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plappa offers audiobook playback and syncing for listeners with a supported media server, alongside offline listening and podcast features. Access is available by annual subscription or one-time lifetime purchase.
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| Audible | plappa | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $8.99 a month | Subscription (1 Year): $1.99 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | audible.com | plappa.me |
| On audiobook apps | #22 of 32 | #18 of 32 |
Audible: what it does well
- Downloads in the app allow offline listening.
- Player includes narration speed controls and a sleep timer.
- Car Mode provides larger, simplified controls.
- Supports Android Auto, Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay, and Waze.
- Customer service is available 24/7, with dedicated accessibility support.
What to know first
- Listening in the app requires an Amazon account.
- Alexa lacks support for clips, bookmarks, ratings, reviews, and listening log.
- Audible account data cannot be deleted without deleting the associated Amazon account and data.
plappa: what it does well
- Tracks and syncs listening progress.
- Audiobooks can be downloaded for offline listening.
- Supports common audio formats and embedded chapters.
- Includes podcast downloads.
- Lifetime version costs 4.99 USD once.
What to know first
- Requires a Jellyfin or AudioBookShelf server.
- Listed mobile platform is iOS only.
- Developer's no-data-collection statement is unverified by Apple.
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