Thinking about canceling your Amazon Audible subscription but not sure how to do it? Don’t worry — you’re not alone. Many users struggle to find the exact cancelation option because Audible hides it inside the account settings.
In this simple guide, we at Amazon Audible explain how to cancel Audible on desktop, mobile, and through Amazon — all in easy, beginner-friendly steps.
Whether you want to pause your membership, switch plans, or fully cancel Audible, this guide covers everything.
⭐ Can You Cancel Audible Anytime?
Yes!
You can cancel your Audible membership at any time, and Amazon does NOT charge cancellation fees.
After canceling:
✔ You keep all audiobooks you purchased with credits
✔ You still have access to your Audible library
✔ You lose your monthly credits (unused credits expire!)
✔ You won’t receive new credits
✔ You lose access to the Audible Plus Catalog
So make sure to use your credits before canceling.
⭐ How to Cancel Amazon Audible Subscription (Desktop Method)
This is the recommended and easiest method.
Step-by-Step:
1️⃣ Go to the Audible website on your browser
2️⃣ Sign in to your Audible account
3️⃣ Click on your Account Name in the top-right corner
4️⃣ Select “Account Details”
5️⃣ Scroll down to find “Membership Details”
6️⃣ Click “Cancel Membership”
7️⃣ Choose a reason for canceling
8️⃣ Confirm your cancellation
Once done, you will receive a confirmation email from Audible.
⭐ How to Cancel Audible on Mobile (iPhone/Android)
You cannot fully cancel Audible from the mobile app.
However, you can access your account through your phone’s mobile browser.
Steps:
1️⃣ Open your browser (Chrome/Safari)
2️⃣ Visit audible.com
3️⃣ Log in to your account
4️⃣ Scroll to the bottom and click “Full Site”
5️⃣ Go to Account Details
6️⃣ Tap “Cancel Membership”
7️⃣ Follow the prompts
This works the same as the desktop version.
⭐ How to Cancel Audible Through Amazon
You can also cancel via your Amazon account.
Steps:
1️⃣ Log in to Amazon.com
2️⃣ Click “Accounts & Lists”
3️⃣ Go to Memberships & Subscriptions
4️⃣ Find Audible
5️⃣ Select Manage Subscription
6️⃣ Click “Cancel”
Amazon and Audible are linked, so this method works smoothly.
⭐ How to Pause Audible Instead of Canceling
Don’t want to cancel completely?
Audible offers a membership pause for up to 3 months.
You can pause your membership if:
✔ You want to save money temporarily
✔ You need time to finish your current audiobooks
✔ You don’t want to lose your membership benefits forever
You cannot pause if:
✘ You are in a free trial
✘ Your account is overdue
✘ You paused recently
Pausing keeps your credits safe and lets you return when you’re ready.
⭐ What Happens When You Cancel Amazon Audible?
Many users worry about what they’ll lose after canceling, so here’s a quick breakdown:
✔ You keep:
- All audiobooks purchased with credits
- All books purchased with money
- Your entire listening history
✘ You lose:
- Monthly credits
- Access to the Plus Catalog
- Member-only deals
- Audible Originals (Plus-only content)
⚠️ Important:
Unused credits vanish after cancellation.
Make sure to use them before canceling!
⭐ Why People Cancel Audible
Here are the most common reasons users cancel:
- Too expensive
- Not using it enough
- Too many unused credits
- Switching to ebooks
- Finished trying the free trial
- Preferring Kindle or podcasts
Audible actually offers discounts or free months when you attempt to cancel — so look for special offers before finalizing the cancellation.
⭐ Is Canceling the Audible Free Trial the Same?
Yes!
The steps are exactly the same.
If you’re cancelling during the free trial:
✔ You can keep the free audiobook
✔ You won’t be charged
✔ You won’t receive new credits
✔ You lose Plus Catalog access
Just make sure to cancel before the billing date.
⭐ Tips Before Canceling Your Audible Membership
Here are a few smart things to do before you cancel:
✔ 1. Use all your credits
Don’t let them go to waste.
✔ 2. Download your purchased audiobooks
Keep offline access.
✔ 3. Check for special retention offers
Sometimes Audible gives 50% off or a free month.
✔ 4. Consider switching to Audible Plus (cheaper plan)
Cheaper than Premium Plus, with unlimited streaming.
⭐ Final Thoughts: How to Cancel Amazon Audible Subscription
Canceling your Amazon Audible subscription is simple once you know where to look. Whether you’re stopping temporarily or permanently, Audible gives you flexible options like:
✔ Cancel anytime
✔ Pause your membership
✔ Keep your purchased audiobooks forever
If you’re not using your credits or want to save money, canceling makes sense — but Audible’s free offers and cheaper plans are worth checking before you finalize.