You can cancel Audible through your account settings on the website or app, and the process takes about two minutes

To cancel, log into your Audible account, go to Account Details, select Membership, and click the Cancel Membership button. Audible will ask why you're leaving and may offer you a discounted rate to stay — you can accept or decline. Your membership ends on your next billing date, and you keep access to your audiobooks until then. After cancellation, you can still listen to any books you've purchased; you lose only the monthly credit and member pricing.

The steps are the same whether you subscribed through Audible's website, the mobile app, or a third-party platform like Amazon. However, if you signed up through Apple's App Store or Google Play, you'll need to cancel through those platforms instead of through Audible directly.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancellation happens in Account Details under Membership and takes effect on your next billing date, not immediately.
  • You keep all books you've purchased even after cancellation; you lose only the monthly credit and member discounts.
  • If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, cancel through those apps, not through Audible.
  • Audible often offers a retention discount when you cancel — you can take it or proceed with cancellation.
  • You can reactivate your membership at any time by logging back in and selecting a plan.

Canceling through the Audible website

Open Audible.com and sign in with your username and password. Click the profile icon in the top right corner and select Account Details from the dropdown menu. On the Account Details page, find the Membership section and click Manage Your Membership or Cancel Membership — the exact wording varies depending on your account type.

Audible will display your current plan and billing date. Click the Cancel Membership button. The site will ask you to select a reason for cancellation from a list (too expensive, not enough time to listen, found another service, etc.). After you select a reason, Audible may show you a retention offer — a lower monthly rate or a free month. You can accept this offer to keep your membership, or click Continue to Cancellation to proceed.

Once you confirm cancellation, you'll see a confirmation message with your cancellation date. Your membership will end on your next scheduled billing date. You'll receive a confirmation email, and your account will show "Cancelled" in the Membership section.

Canceling through the Audible mobile app

Open the Audible app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Select Account Settings, then tap Membership. On the Membership page, look for the option to manage or cancel your membership — this may appear as a button or a link depending on your device and app version.

Tap Cancel Membership and follow the same prompts as the website: select a reason, review any retention offer, and confirm cancellation. The process is identical to the web version, and your cancellation will sync across all your devices within a few minutes.

Canceling a subscription from Apple App Store or Google Play

If you subscribed to Audible through the Apple App Store, open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Audible in the list, and tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation. Your membership will end on your next billing date.

If you subscribed through Google Play on an Android device, open the Google Play app, tap your profile icon, select Manage Subscriptions, find Audible, and tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation in the popup that appears.

When you cancel through these platforms, Audible's website will reflect the cancellation within a few hours, but the change takes effect on your next billing date. Do not cancel through both Audible and the app store — canceling through one platform is sufficient.

What happens to your books and credits after cancellation

You keep every audiobook you've purchased or received as a monthly credit. These books remain in your library permanently and you can listen to them anytime, even after your membership ends. Cancellation only removes your access to the monthly credit and member-only pricing on additional purchases.

If you have an unused monthly credit at the time of cancellation, that credit is forfeited. Audible does not refund unused credits or roll them over. If you have a credit you haven't used, consider purchasing a book before you cancel.

Reactivating your membership later

You can restart your Audible membership at any time by logging into your account and selecting a plan. When you reactivate, you'll regain access to your monthly credit and member pricing. Your library of purchased books will still be there, and you can resume listening immediately.

Audible sometimes offers reactivation discounts to former members — you may see a promotional rate when you log back in. These offers vary and are not may provide, but it's worth checking before you reactivate at the standard price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my books if I cancel?

No. You keep every book you've purchased or claimed with a monthly credit. Cancellation only removes your membership benefits — the monthly credit and member discounts. You can listen to your books forever, even after cancellation.

What if I cancel mid-month?

Your membership continues until your next billing date. You keep full access to your account, your monthly credit, and member pricing until that date arrives. Cancellation does not end your membership immediately.

Can I get a refund for my unused credit?

Audible does not refund unused monthly credits. If you have a credit you haven't spent, use it to purchase a book before you cancel. Once your membership ends, the credit is gone.

How do I cancel if I subscribed through Amazon?

If you subscribed through Amazon.com (not the Audible website), log into your Amazon account, go to Your Account, select Memberships and Subscriptions, find Audible, and click Cancel. The process is the same as canceling through Audible's website, and your membership ends on your next billing date.

Can I pause my membership instead of canceling?

Audible does not offer a pause option. You can only cancel or keep your membership active. However, you can cancel and reactivate later without losing your library, so canceling is effectively the same as pausing.