How paying for an audiobook on MyAudium works
- Choose the audiobook: open its page from the catalog or from a link, and listen to the free sample.
- Check the price: the author or publisher sets it.
- Pay at checkout: payments are processed by Stripe. You can pay first and set your account password right after.
- Start listening: the book appears in your library right away.
Who sets the price of an audiobook on MyAudium
The author or publisher who sells the audiobook sets its price. MyAudium doesn't add a commission to the sale, and there is no listener subscription: you buy the books you want, one at a time.
Why your purchase means more to the author here
On marketplaces, the author receives a share of each sale, not the full amount. Audible's ACX program, for example, pays rights holders 50% for exclusive distribution and 30% for non-exclusive distribution under its model in effect from May 26, 2026 (ACX: How royalties work).
On MyAudium, the payment goes to the creator's own Stripe account, and only Stripe's processing fee comes out of it.
Checked on November 2, 2026.
Paying for audiobooks with Stripe
Checkout on MyAudium is handled by Stripe, the payment provider the author connects to their account. Your payment goes from Stripe to the author who sold the book, and you get an email confirmation of your purchase.
Questions about buying audiobooks on MyAudium
Who receives my payment?
The author or publisher who sells the audiobook. The payment goes to their Stripe account.
Does MyAudium take a cut of my purchase?
No. MyAudium takes no commission on audiobook sales. Stripe charges the seller its standard processing fee.
Do I need a subscription to buy audiobooks?
No. There is no listener subscription. You create a free account and buy only the audiobooks you choose.
Can I buy several audiobooks at once?
Each audiobook is bought from its own page. There is no shopping cart yet.
Who do I contact about a purchase?
Start with the author or publisher who sold the book. If you need help reaching them, contact MyAudium and include the book's title.
Last updated: November 4, 2026