Cancel SoundCloud+ by going to your account settings and selecting the subscription tab

To stop your SoundCloud+ subscription, log into your SoundCloud account on a web browser, click your profile icon in the top right corner, and select "Settings." From there, click "Subscription" in the left menu. You will see your current plan and a button to manage or cancel it. Click that button, and SoundCloud will walk you through the cancellation steps. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period — you are not cut off when ready.

If you subscribed through the SoundCloud mobile app on iPhone or Android, you must cancel through your phone's app store instead. On iPhone, open Settings, tap your name, select "Subscriptions," find SoundCloud, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to "Payments and subscriptions," select "Subscriptions," choose SoundCloud, and tap "Cancel subscription." Cancelling through the app store does not cancel it through the website, so check both places if you are unsure where you signed up.

Key Takeaways

  • Web subscribers cancel through SoundCloud's Settings menu under the Subscription tab, while app subscribers must cancel through their phone's app store.
  • Your subscription remains active through the end of your current billing cycle after you cancel — you will not lose access mid-month.
  • If you subscribed through a third-party payment method like PayPal, you may need to cancel the recurring payment there as well to prevent future charges.
  • SoundCloud does not offer refunds for unused time in your current billing period, but you can resubscribe at any time.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Once your current billing period ends, your account reverts to the free SoundCloud tier. You keep your playlists, followers, and saved tracks, but you lose ad-free listening, offline downloads, and the ability to upload more than three tracks if you are a creator. Your account does not disappear — you can log in and use the free version whenever you want.

If you resubscribe later, SoundCloud restores your premium features when ready. There is no penalty for cancelling and returning. Some users cancel during months they do not use the service and resubscribe when they want premium features again.

Cancelling a subscription paid through PayPal or another third party

If you set up your SoundCloud subscription through PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or another payment method, cancelling in SoundCloud's settings stops the subscription. However, you should also check your payment provider to make sure the recurring charge is removed there. Log into PayPal, Apple, Google, or whichever service you used, find the SoundCloud subscription in your active subscriptions list, and cancel it directly. This prevents accidental charges if there is a delay in SoundCloud processing your cancellation.

The same applies if you subscribed through a credit card linked to SoundCloud. Cancelling through SoundCloud stops the charges, but if you want to be certain, you can also contact your credit card company and ask them to block recurring charges from SoundCloud.

If you cannot find your subscription settings

Some users have trouble locating the subscription tab because they subscribed years ago and forgot where. If you log into SoundCloud on the web and do not see a "Subscription" option in Settings, you may have a free account with no active subscription. You can verify this by checking your email for recent SoundCloud billing receipts — if there are none from the past few months, you are not currently subscribed.

If you see charges on your credit card or bank statement but cannot find the subscription in SoundCloud's settings, contact SoundCloud's support team through the Help Center on their website. Provide them with your account email and the dates of the charges. They can tell you whether the subscription is active and help you cancel it if the settings page is not working.

Downgrading instead of cancelling

SoundCloud does not offer a "downgrade" option — you either have SoundCloud+ or you do not. If you want to keep some premium features at a lower cost, your only option is to cancel and use the free tier. SoundCloud occasionally runs promotions offering discounted rates for returning subscribers, so you may see a lower price if you cancel and wait a few weeks before resubscribing.

If cost is your main concern, check whether you are may be able to access for a student discount. SoundCloud offers reduced rates through Student Beans and other student verification services. You can explore this option before cancelling to see if a lower rate is available to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-billing cycle?

No. SoundCloud does not refund unused time in your current billing period. Your subscription remains active until the end of that period, so you can use all premium features until then. If you cancel on the first day of a monthly cycle, you still have access for the full month.

Can I cancel my subscription and keep my playlists?

Yes. Your playlists, followers, and saved tracks stay on your account after you cancel. You can still access them on the free tier. The only things you lose are ad-free listening, offline downloads, and the ability to upload more tracks if you are a creator.

What if I subscribed through the SoundCloud app but want to cancel on the website?

You must cancel through the same place you subscribed. If you signed up through the iPhone or Android app, you have to cancel through that app store — cancelling on the SoundCloud website will not work. Check both your phone's app store and the SoundCloud website to see where your subscription is listed.

How do I know if my cancellation went through?

After you complete the cancellation steps, SoundCloud sends a confirmation email to the address on your account. Check your email (including spam folders) for this message. You can also log back into SoundCloud and check the Subscription tab — it should show your plan as cancelled or say "No active subscription."

Can I cancel and resubscribe on the same day?

Yes. There is no waiting period. You can cancel your subscription and when ready resubscribe if you change your mind. However, you will be charged for a new billing cycle, so resubscribing the same day does not save you money.