How to cancel Audible in three steps
You can cancel your Audible subscription through your account settings on the Audible website or app. The process takes about two minutes and you keep access to your audiobooks through the end of your current billing period. Audible does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can restart your subscription later without penalty.
The steps are the same whether you signed up directly with Audible or through Amazon. If you subscribed through Apple's App Store or Google Play, you will need to cancel through that platform instead — Audible cannot process those cancellations for you.
Key Takeaways
- You can cancel Audible on the website or in the app by going to Account Settings and selecting the option to cancel your membership.
- Your audiobooks remain in your library through the end of your current billing period, even after you cancel.
- If you subscribed through Apple's App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that app, not through Audible itself.
- You can restart your subscription at any time without losing your library or paying a restart fee.
- Audible may offer you a discount or free month to stay, but you are not required to accept it.
Cancel through the Audible website
Log into your Audible account at audible.com using your email and password. Click the profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account Details" from the dropdown menu.
On the Account Details page, scroll down to the "Membership" section. You will see your current plan and a button labeled "Cancel Membership" or "Manage Your Membership." Click that button. Audible will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount or trial extension to keep your subscription. You can decline these offers and proceed with the cancellation.
After you confirm, you will see a message saying your membership is cancelled. Your access continues through the end of your current billing cycle. You will not be charged again after that date.
Cancel through the Audible mobile app
Open the Audible app on your phone or tablet and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Select "Account" from the menu.
Tap "Membership" and then look for the option to cancel or manage your membership. The exact wording varies slightly between iOS and Android, but the button is always on this screen. Tap it and confirm your cancellation when prompted. Like the website, the app may offer you a discount to stay, but you can decline and complete the cancellation.
If you subscribed through Apple or Google
If you signed up for Audible through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, Audible's website and app cannot cancel your subscription. You must cancel through the platform where you subscribed.
For Apple: Open the Settings app, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find Audible in the list, and tap "Cancel Subscription." For Google: Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to "Payments and subscriptions," select "Subscriptions," find Audible, and tap "Cancel subscription."
After you cancel through Apple or Google, your Audible account will reflect the cancellation within a few hours. You will keep your audiobooks through the end of your billing period.
What happens to your audiobooks after cancellation
Your entire audiobook library stays in your account after you cancel. You can listen to any book you own for as long as you have an Audible account, whether your subscription is active or not. Cancelling your membership does not delete your books.
The only thing you lose is the ability to purchase new credits or audiobooks at member prices. If you want to buy more books while your subscription is inactive, you will pay the full retail price instead of using monthly credits.
How to restart your subscription
You can restart your Audible subscription at any time by logging back into your account and selecting "Restart Membership" or "Reactivate Membership" from the Account Details page. There is no penalty for restarting, and your library will be exactly as you left it.
When you restart, your billing cycle begins on the day you reactivate, not on your original sign-up date. If you restart mid-month, you will be charged a prorated amount for the remaining days of that month.
If Audible asks you to stay
When you attempt to cancel, Audible often displays a screen offering you a discount, a free month, or a reduced rate for a few months. You are not required to accept any of these offers. If you want to cancel without negotiating, you can skip past these offers and complete the cancellation.
If you do want to take advantage of a discount offer, you can accept it on that screen. The offer will explore to your account when ready and your cancellation will be paused. You can always cancel again later if you change your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I lose my audiobooks if I cancel?
No. Your entire library stays in your account permanently. You can listen to any book you own even after your subscription is cancelled. You only lose the ability to purchase new books at member prices.
Will I be charged after I cancel?
No. Once you confirm the cancellation, you will not be charged again. You keep access to your books through the end of your current billing period, and then your subscription ends.
Can I cancel if I have unused credits?
Yes. Unused credits do not prevent you from cancelling. However, credits expire 12 months after you receive them, so if you have credits you want to use, you should purchase a book before your subscription ends.
What if I cancel through the wrong platform?
If you cancel through Audible's website but subscribed through Apple or Google, the cancellation will not go through. You must cancel through the platform where you originally subscribed. Check your email receipt or your app store account to see where you signed up.
How long does it take for the cancellation to take effect?
The cancellation is when ready. You will see a confirmation message right away, and your account will show as cancelled. You keep listening access through the end of your billing period, which is usually 30 days from your last charge date.