As of October 2026, Kindle Unlimited costs $11.99 a month in the US, plus any tax. New members who haven't tried it before get a 30 day free trial, and Amazon's own FAQ now calls the membership Kindle+.
If you searched for the Kindle Unlimited price and landed on a page that says Kindle+, you're in the right place. Amazon's Kindle Unlimited FAQ page still carries the old name in its title, but every answer on it now talks about Kindle+, from the monthly fee to the borrow limit and the cancel anytime terms. Here's what you pay and what you get for it.
Kindle Unlimited (Kindle+) price at a glance
| What | Detail from Amazon's FAQ |
|---|---|
| Monthly price (US) | $11.99 a month plus applicable taxes |
| Free trial | 30 days, for new subscribers who haven't tried the membership |
| Billing cycle | Monthly, renews automatically until you cancel |
| Borrow limit | Up to 20 titles at a time |
| Catalog | More than 5 million eBooks, plus thousands of audiobooks, comics, manga and magazines |
| Devices | Kindle devices, Fire tablets, the free Kindle app and Kindle Cloud Reader in a browser |
| Commitment | None: cancel any time from the membership page |
The $11.99 is the US price on Amazon.com. Amazon says the membership is sold in more than 30 countries and regions, so if you buy through another Amazon store you'll see that store's own price at checkout.
Why the name changed to Kindle+
What you'll notice first is the label: the FAQ answers now say Kindle+ membership, titles in the catalog carry a Kindle+ logo, and audiobooks in the catalog show the same logo with headphones. The Kindle device offer terms also refer to a Kindle+ subscription. So if your bank statement or a book page says Kindle+, it's the same subscription people still search for as Kindle Unlimited.
What $11.99 a month gets you
- Read as much as you like from the catalog, with up to 20 titles borrowed at once
- Audiobooks that carry the catalog logo with headphones
- Comics, manga and magazines alongside the eBooks
- Reading on any supported device, so you don't need to own a Kindle
- One click Add to library on eligible titles, then read on any of your devices
The 20 title limit is the rule most people bump into. You don't pay extra when you hit it; you return a title to borrow the next one. If you read a couple of books a month, you'll rarely notice the cap.
The free trial and the device offers
Amazon's FAQ gives new subscribers a 30 day free trial. Kindle device bundles sometimes include a longer offer: the device terms describe a 3 month period that starts at purchase, after which Amazon charges $11.99 a month, or the monthly charge that applies after any promotions you've already redeemed, plus taxes.
Read that device small print carefully. The terms say that if you cancel during the free 3 month period, no refund is issued. In plain terms, there's nothing to refund because you haven't paid, but you also lose the rest of the free period the moment the cancellation takes effect. If you want to use the full free run, set a reminder a few days before it ends rather than cancelling on day one.
How to cancel Kindle Unlimited
- Sign in to your Amazon account on the web.
- Go to Manage your Kindle+ Membership (Amazon's terms also point to amazon.com/kucentral).
- Select Cancel membership.
- Confirm the cancellation, then finish anything you're reading before your membership ends.
Amazon is clear that when your membership ends you lose access to your Kindle+ titles. The borrowed titles are the ones that go, so finish what you're reading before the period ends.
Is Kindle Unlimited worth it?
It comes down to how many catalog books you'll finish. If you read several books a month and you're happy to choose from what carries the Kindle+ logo, the flat fee works in your favour. If the books you want are mostly new releases from major publishers, check whether they carry the Kindle+ logo before you sign up. The quickest test is to search five books from your own reading list and count how many show the logo; if it's most of them, the membership will earn its keep.
If you're weighing Amazon's two reading subscriptions, the Audible plans and prices are built differently: Audible is credit based and aimed at audiobook listeners, while Kindle+ is borrow based and aimed at readers. And if you're not ready to pay at all, there are places to get free Kindle books legally, from public domain classics to library loans.
My verdict
At $11.99 a month with a 30 day trial, Kindle Unlimited (now Kindle+) is good value for heavy readers and poor value for anyone who reads one book a month or only wants the latest bestsellers. My advice: start the free trial, borrow the books on your list straight away, and decide before day 30 whether you'd have read enough to justify the fee. If the answer's no, cancel and buy the one or two books you want instead.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Kindle Unlimited a month?
As of October 2026, Kindle Unlimited, now called Kindle+ in Amazon's FAQ, costs $11.99 a month in the US plus applicable taxes.
Is Kindle Unlimited now called Kindle+?
Amazon's Kindle Unlimited FAQ page now describes the membership as Kindle+, with the same $11.99 monthly price in the US.
Does Kindle Unlimited have a free trial?
Yes. Amazon says new subscribers who haven't tried the membership are eligible for a 30 day free trial.
How many books can I borrow at once?
Amazon says members can borrow up to 20 titles at a time from the catalog.
Do I need a Kindle to use Kindle Unlimited?
No. You can read on Kindle devices, Fire tablets, the free Kindle app on iOS, Android, Mac and PC, or Kindle Cloud Reader in a browser.
What happens to my books when I cancel?
Amazon says that when your membership ends, you lose access to your Kindle+ titles.
Where is Kindle Unlimited available?
Amazon says Kindle+ memberships are available in more than 30 countries and regions. The $11.99 a month price is for the US store on Amazon.com.
Can I cancel Kindle Unlimited any time?
Yes. Go to Manage your Kindle+ Membership and select Cancel membership. Amazon says there are no commitments.
