Cancel Audible through your account settings

You can stop your Audible subscription by logging into your account on Audible.com or through the Audible app, then going to your account settings and selecting the option to cancel. The process takes about two minutes. Audible will ask you why you're leaving — you can skip that question or answer it — and then confirm your cancellation. Your access ends when ready, though you keep any books you've already purchased or received as part of your membership.

If you're on a free trial, cancelling before the trial ends prevents you from being charged. If you're a paid member, cancelling stops future charges but does not refund money you've already paid for the current billing period.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into Audible.com or the Audible app, go to account settings, and select cancel subscription to end your membership when ready.
  • You keep all books you purchased or received as part of your membership even after cancelling.
  • Cancelling a paid subscription stops future charges but does not refund the current billing period.
  • If you're on a free trial, cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
  • You can reactivate your subscription later by logging back in and choosing to restart membership.

Steps to cancel on the Audible website

Go to Audible.com and sign in with your Amazon account. Click on your account name or profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account Details" or "Membership" from the dropdown menu. Look for a link that says "Cancel Membership" or "Manage Your Membership" — the exact wording varies depending on your account type.

Click that link and you'll see a page asking you to confirm the cancellation. Audible may show you a retention offer, such as a discounted rate for the next month or a free audiobook credit. You can accept the offer or decline and proceed with cancellation. Once you confirm, your membership ends right away.

Steps to cancel through the Audible app

Open the Audible app on your phone or tablet and tap the profile icon at the bottom right. Select "Account" or "Settings," then look for "Membership" or "Subscription." Tap "Cancel Membership" or "Manage Subscription." The app will walk you through the same confirmation process as the website.

On some devices, you may also be able to cancel through your phone's app store settings. If you subscribed through Apple's App Store, you can cancel in the App Store app under your account settings. If you subscribed through Google Play, you can cancel in the Google Play app under subscriptions. However, cancelling through the app store does not always process as quickly as cancelling directly through Audible, so the website method is more reliable.

What happens to your books after cancellation

When you cancel Audible, you do not lose the audiobooks you've purchased or received as part of your membership. Those titles stay in your library permanently and you can listen to them anytime, even without an active subscription. You straightforward won't be able to purchase new books at the member discount or receive monthly credits.

If you had a Plus membership (which includes access to a catalog of titles you can listen to as much as you want), that access ends when you cancel. You keep only the books you owned outright before cancellation.

Reactivating your subscription later

You can restart your Audible membership at any time by logging back into your account and choosing to reactivate. Audible often offers a discounted rate or promotional credit to returning members, though the offer depends on how long you've been away and your account history.

Your library of purchased books is still there when you return. If you had a Plus membership, you'll need to restart that separately and will regain access to the full catalog once you do.

If you subscribed through Amazon Prime

Audible Plus is sometimes bundled with Amazon Prime Video or offered as an add-on to Prime membership. If you subscribed this way, you cancel through your Amazon account settings, not through Audible directly. Go to Amazon.com, click on "Account & Lists," select "Your Memberships and Subscriptions," find Audible Plus, and click "Cancel Membership."

Cancelling Audible Plus through Amazon does not affect your Prime membership or any other Amazon services. Your purchased audiobooks remain in your library.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Audible does not refund the current billing period when you cancel. If you were charged on the 15th and cancel on the 20th, you keep your membership through the end of that billing cycle but won't be charged again. Your access ends on your next billing date.

Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?

Audible does not offer a pause feature. You either cancel or stay subscribed. However, some retention offers during cancellation include a discounted rate for one or two months, which is similar to pausing at a lower cost.

What if I forgot my password and can't log in?

Go to Audible.com and click "Sign In," then select "Forgot Password." Enter your email address and Audible will send you a link to reset it. Once you've reset your password, log in and follow the cancellation steps above.

Will cancelling affect my Amazon account?

No. Audible is a separate service from Amazon, even though both use your Amazon login. Cancelling Audible does not affect your Amazon account, Prime membership, or any other Amazon services.

Can I cancel if I'm still in my free trial?

Yes. You can cancel anytime during your trial period. As long as you cancel before the trial ends, you won't be charged. After cancellation, you lose access to Audible when ready, but you keep any books you purchased during the trial.