OpenAudible Review and Best OpenAudible Alternatives [2024]

Is OpenAudible Free?

No. OpenAudible is initially free to use. But now it has been updated to version 2.0 and cannot be used for free. You need to purchase a license for $18.95 to convert Audible books. It includes one year of free updates, after which you'll pay $11.95 for another year of updates.

Is OpenAudible Safe?

Yes. OpenAudible is safe to use. But if you are afraid of being banned from Audible for connecting to your Audible account, you can skip to Part 3 for the best OpenAudible alternative.

Is OpenAudible Legal?

OpenAudible’s legality operates in a gray area. While it’s an open-source software, it necessitates users to log into their Audible accounts and download audiobooks, which could potentially violate Audible’s terms of service. Although Audible hasn’t explicitly prohibited the use of OpenAudible, users should be aware of the potential risks involved.

Step 1. Get Prepared

1. Navigate to the official website of OpenAudible and download OpenAudible on your Windows/Mac/Linux computer.

2. On OpenAudible's website, click on 'Purchase' to purchase a license. Then you can get the license code from your email.

3. Launch the OpenAudible software and click on 'About' > 'License' from the menu.

1. Enter your license code in the text box and click on 'Activate'.

Step 2. Connect to Audible

1. Click on 'Controls' > 'Connect to Audible' from the top menu.

1. Enter your Audible email and password.

2. Then you will see all your Audible audiobooks.

Step 3. Download and Convert Audible Books

1. You will be asked if you want to download the Audible library. If you click 'Yes', it will automatically download all your audiobooks. If you click 'No', you can then choose to download individual books.

2. To download single Audible books, select them and choose 'Action' > 'Download'. It will take several minutes to download a book. (You'd better use the official method to download Audible books, because sometimes this software fails to download.)

3. After downloading, you can select an audiobook and choose 'Action' > 'Convert to MP3' to start converting it. You can also select convert Audible books to M4B and it provides better output quality.

(If you use the official way to download audiobooks, you can import them by clicking 'File' > 'Import Books'.)

1. AAX Audio Converter

AAX Audio Converter is an open-source software that converts Audible audiobooks from AAX files to MP3 or M4A/M4B formats. It also supports the older .aa files. This free software is compatible with Windows 10 and above. It utilizes FFmpeg for audio processing and offers users customization options for output naming and splitting.

How to Use AAX Audio Converter

Step 1. Go to GitHub Page of AAX Audio Converter: https://github.com/audiamus/AaxAudioConverter

Step 2. Scroll down to locate the exe file used to install this program

Step 3. After installation, click on “Add” on the top of the program to select desired AAX Audible books to convert.

Step 4. Then you can customize output format as MP3 or M4B.

Step 5. Click on “Convert” to convert your AAX file into MP3 or M4B file.

2. Book Lib Connect

Book Lib Connect is a standalone downloader and decryptor for Audible audiobooks. This free-to-use software allows users to download audiobooks from Audible servers and convert them to M4B files. Book Lib Connect doesn't crack the DRM protection used by Audible; instead, it uses the user's own account information to decrypt the audiobooks. The developers recommend using Book Lib Connect only to download audiobooks that the user has already purchased.

How to Use Book Lib Connect

Step 1. Go to the GitHub page of Book Connect Lib: https://github.com/audiamus/BookLibConnect

Step 2. Scroll down to locate the exe file to install Book Lib Connect, download and install Book Lib Connect.

Step 3. After you complete the installation, the program will prompt you to add your Audible account as your profile, remember to add it.

Step 4. Click on “Download” on the left, it will open a window that has listed all audible books in your library. Select the ones you want and hit “Add selected” to select them.

Step 5. Finally, click on “Run” in the main window to begin conversion. you can find the converted books in the downloaded folder you designed.

3. InAudible

While InAudible is an older project that appears to be less actively maintained, it still functions effectively at present. This versatile tool supports converting Audible book AA and AAX files into various formats, including M4B, MP3, AAC, and WAV. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac platforms, providing flexibility for users.

How to Use InAudible

Step 1. Go to the GitHub page of InAudible: https://github.com/rmcrackan/inAudible?tab=readme-ov-file

Step 2. Click on the green “Code” button, followed by “Download Zip” to download its package.

Step 3. Unzip the downloaded package, then unzip the corresponding package for your computer. For example, if you’re using a Windows PC, you should unzip “inAudible197.zip” in it and double click on “inAudible197.msi” to install the InAudible program.

Step 4. After you’ve completed installation. click on the three dots on the right of the input bar of “Audible File” to select the Audible book you want to convert. Additionally, In the output type section, you can specify the output format of the converted file.

Step 5. At last, click on “Begin conversion” button at the bottom to convert, you can locate the converted files in the output folder designated.

4. Libation

Libation is a personal software project that allows users to convert Audible audiobooks into MP3/M4B files. This software allows users to import their Audible library, download DRM-free copies of audiobooks, and organize their collection using tags. It is available on Windows, Mac and Linux. Some drawbacks of this software are its larger size and less user-friendly interface. The developer acknowledges that the software is still under development.

Step 1. Obtain and set up the most recent version of Libation that matches your computer's operating system here (Remember to hit on “Assets”): https://github.com/rmcrackan/Libation/releases

Step 2. Unzip the downloaded file and find the "Libation.exe" file. Double-click this file to start the installation.

Step 3. The first time you launch Libation, you'll see a series of helpful tips to guide you through the program. Follow these instructions to connect your Audible account.

Step 4. Once you've logged into your Audible account, click the "Import" tab in the top left corner. This will scan your Audible library and display it below.

Step 5. To download an audiobook, click the traffic light icon to its left. This will initiate the download process. Alternatively, you can select the audiobook and then click "Liberate" from the top menu, followed by "liberate".