How to cancel Audible

You can cancel your Audible subscription through your account settings on the Audible website or mobile app. Log in, go to Account Details, select Membership, and choose Cancel Membership. Audible will ask why you're leaving and may offer a discount to keep you — you can accept or decline. Your cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately.

If you subscribed through Amazon, Apple, or Google Play instead of directly through Audible, you must cancel through that platform's subscription settings, not through Audible itself. Canceling in the wrong place won't work. Check your original receipt or payment method to confirm where your subscription lives.

You keep access to your audiobooks until your membership ends. After cancellation, you lose the ability to purchase credits or new titles at member prices, but books you've already bought stay in your library permanently.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel directly through Audible's Account Details menu if you subscribed on Audible's website; if you subscribed through Amazon, Apple, or Google Play, cancel through that platform instead.
  • Your membership continues until the end of your current billing cycle, so you keep access to your library during that time.
  • Audible may offer a retention discount when you cancel — you can take it or proceed with cancellation.
  • Audiobooks you purchased remain in your library after cancellation, but you lose member pricing on new purchases.
  • If you cancel and later want to resubscribe, you can restart your membership at any time without losing your library.

Canceling through Audible's website

Open audible.com and sign in with your Amazon account. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account Details. Under Membership, click Manage Your Membership, then scroll to find the Cancel Membership button. Audible will show you a confirmation page with your cancellation date — this is the last day you'll have member access.

Before the cancellation goes through, Audible typically displays a retention offer: a discounted rate for one or three months, or a credit toward your next purchase. You can accept this offer to pause your cancellation, or click Continue to Cancellation to proceed. There's no penalty for declining the offer.

Canceling through Apple, Amazon, or Google Play

If you subscribed through the Audible app on iPhone or iPad, go to Settings on your device, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find Audible, and tap Cancel Subscription. On Android, open Google Play, go to Subscriptions, select Audible, and tap Cancel. If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video or another Amazon service, log into your Amazon account, go to Your Account, select Memberships and Subscriptions, find Audible, and click Cancel.

Each platform processes cancellations on its own schedule. Apple and Google Play typically end your subscription at the end of your current billing period. Amazon may offer you a discount before confirming the cancellation. Check your email for a confirmation message from the platform you used — this confirms the cancellation went through.

What happens to your audiobooks after cancellation

All audiobooks you purchased with credits or money stay in your library forever. You can download them and listen offline as many times as you want. Audible Plus titles — books included with a Plus membership — disappear from your library once your membership ends, but any book you bought outright remains yours.

After cancellation, you can still listen to your purchased books through the Audible app or website. You just won't be able to buy new credits or get the member discount on new purchases. If you want to buy more audiobooks later, you can either resubscribe or purchase individual titles at full price.

Restarting your subscription later

You can restart your Audible membership at any time after canceling. Your library, bookmarks, and listening history all come back. If you restart within a certain period, Audible sometimes offers a discount on your first month. There's no waiting period or penalty — you can cancel and restart as often as you need to.

When you restart, you'll choose a new membership plan. Audible offers several options: a monthly plan with one credit per month, a plan with two credits per month, or a Plus plan with access to a rotating catalog. Compare the plans on Audible's pricing page to see which fits your listening habits.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If you can't find the Cancel Membership button, make sure you're logged into the right account. Some people have multiple Amazon accounts or email addresses linked to Audible. Check your most recent receipt to confirm which email address your subscription uses, then log in with that one.

If you subscribed through a third-party platform and tried to cancel through Audible instead, the cancellation won't go through. Go back to the platform where you subscribed — Apple, Google Play, or Amazon — and cancel there. If you're unsure which platform you used, check your payment method or email receipts.

If you see an error message or the cancellation button doesn't respond, try a different browser or clear your browser cache. If the problem persists, contact Audible's customer service through the Help section on their website. They can confirm your subscription status and process a cancellation manually if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my audiobooks if I cancel?

No. Any audiobook you purchased with a credit or money stays in your library permanently. Audible Plus titles included with your membership disappear when your membership ends, but books you bought outright are yours to keep.

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

Audible does not refund unused portions of your subscription. Your membership continues until the end of your current billing cycle. If you cancel early in the month, you still have access through the end of that billing period.

What if I cancel but want to come back later?

You can restart your membership whenever you want. Your library, bookmarks, and listening history return when you resubscribe. Audible sometimes offers a discount on your first month if you restart within a certain timeframe.

Why can't I find the cancel button?

If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon instead of directly through Audible, you must cancel through that platform's subscription settings. Check your receipt to see where you subscribed, then cancel in that same place.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Audible does not offer a pause feature. You can cancel and restart whenever you want, but there's no way to temporarily suspend your membership while keeping your account active.