How to cancel your SoundCloud subscription

To cancel SoundCloud Go or SoundCloud Go+, log into your account on the SoundCloud website or app, go to your account settings, find the subscription section, and select the option to cancel. SoundCloud will ask you to confirm the cancellation. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period — you won't lose service when ready, and you won't be charged again after cancellation takes effect.

The exact path depends on whether you're using the website or the mobile app, and whether you subscribed directly through SoundCloud or through a third-party platform like Apple, Google Play, or Amazon. Each route has a slightly different cancellation process, but all of them let you cancel without calling customer support.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancellations made on the SoundCloud website take effect in your account settings under the subscription or billing section.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you must cancel through that platform's app or website, not through SoundCloud.
  • Your subscription remains active through the end of your current billing cycle even after you cancel.
  • SoundCloud does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can resubscribe at any time.

Canceling a subscription you bought directly from SoundCloud

Open the SoundCloud app or go to soundcloud.com and sign in. On the website, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Settings." On the mobile app, tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) at the bottom right, then tap your profile picture and select "Settings."

Look for a section labeled "Subscription," "Billing," or "Account" — the exact label varies by app version. Tap or click on it. You should see your current plan (SoundCloud Go or SoundCloud Go+) and a button or link to manage or cancel your subscription. Select the cancellation option and confirm when prompted. SoundCloud will send you a confirmation email.

Canceling a subscription bought through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon

If you subscribed through your phone's app store or through Amazon, you must cancel through that platform, not through SoundCloud itself. Canceling in your SoundCloud settings won't work — you'll still be charged.

On iPhone or iPad (Apple): Open the Settings app, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find SoundCloud, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On Android (Google Play): Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions," find SoundCloud, and tap "Cancel subscription." On Amazon: Go to amazon.com, sign in, go to "Your Account," select "Memberships and Subscriptions," find SoundCloud, and click "Cancel membership."

What happens after you cancel

You keep your SoundCloud Go or Go+ features until the last day of your billing cycle. If you were charged on the 15th of the month, your access continues through the 14th of the next month. After that date, your account reverts to the free SoundCloud tier, and you'll see ads on tracks.

Your playlists, likes, and follows remain in your account. You can log back in anytime and see everything you saved. If you decide to resubscribe later, you can do so through the same method you used before.

If you're having trouble canceling

If the cancellation button doesn't appear in your settings, or if you're still being charged after canceling, check which platform you subscribed through. Many people think they subscribed directly through SoundCloud when they actually subscribed through their phone's app store. Log into that platform and check your active subscriptions.

If you subscribed directly through SoundCloud and the cancellation option isn't visible, try logging out and back in, or use a different browser. If the problem persists, SoundCloud's support team can help — go to soundcloud.com/support and select "Contact Us" to reach them by email.

Downgrading instead of canceling

SoundCloud doesn't offer a downgrade option. You either keep your current subscription or cancel it. If you want to keep some paid features but pay less, your only choice is to cancel and switch to the free tier, which includes limited skips and ads.

Some users cancel and then resubscribe during promotional periods when SoundCloud offers discounted rates. You can check if a promotion is running by visiting soundcloud.com or opening the app after you cancel — the subscription page often displays current offers.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. SoundCloud does not issue refunds for partial months. Your subscription remains active through the end of your billing period, and you won't be charged again after that date.

Can I cancel my subscription and keep my playlists?

Yes. Your playlists, likes, follows, and all saved content stay in your account after you cancel. You can access them anytime you log back in, though you'll see ads on free accounts.

What's the difference between canceling and pausing?

SoundCloud does not have a pause feature. Canceling is the only way to stop being charged. You can resubscribe at any time if you want the paid features back.

If I cancel on the app, do I need to cancel on the website too?

No, not if you subscribed directly through SoundCloud. One cancellation stops all charges. However, if you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you must cancel through that specific platform only — canceling in the SoundCloud app won't work.

How long does it take for the cancellation to take effect?

when ready in your account settings, but your paid access continues through the end of your current billing cycle. You won't lose features mid-month.