You can cancel Audible through your account settings on any device, and you'll keep your audiobooks even after you stop paying

Audible lets you cancel your membership at any time without penalty. When you cancel, you lose access to the monthly credit and discounts, but any audiobooks you've purchased stay in your library forever. The cancellation takes effect when ready, though if you've already paid for the current month, you keep service through the end of that billing cycle.

The process takes about two minutes and works the same whether you signed up through Audible's website, Amazon, or an app. You don't need to contact customer service unless something goes wrong.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Audible from your account settings on the Audible website, Amazon.com, or the Audible app on your phone.
  • Audiobooks you've bought stay in your library after cancellation; you only lose the monthly credit and member discounts.
  • If you've paid for the current month, your membership continues through the end of that billing period even after you cancel.
  • Audible will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discounted rate to stay; you can decline and proceed with canceling.

Canceling through the Audible website

Go to audible.com and sign in with your account. Click on your profile icon or account name in the top right corner, then select "Account Details" or "Your Account." Look for a section labeled "Membership" or "Subscription."

Click "Cancel Membership" or "End Membership." Audible will show you a summary of what you'll lose (the monthly credit and member pricing) and what you'll keep (your library). Read through this, then click the button to confirm cancellation. The process ends there—you don't need to do anything else.

Canceling through Amazon if you signed up there

If you created your Audible account through Amazon.com rather than directly through Audible, you cancel through Amazon instead. Go to amazon.com and sign in. Click on "Returns, Orders & Accounts" or "Account & Lists," then find "Your Memberships and Subscriptions."

Look for Audible in the list and click "Manage Membership" or "Cancel Membership." Amazon will walk you through the same confirmation screen. Your Audible library stays with you after cancellation, even though Amazon is handling the billing.

Canceling through the Audible app on your phone

Open the Audible app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right (on iPhone) or top left (on Android). Tap "Account Settings" or "Settings," then look for "Membership" or "Subscription." Tap "Cancel Membership" and confirm when prompted.

The app method works, but some people find the website clearer because the steps are more visible. If you get stuck in the app, you can always cancel through audible.com instead—it's the same account.

What happens to your audiobooks after cancellation

Every audiobook you've purchased with a credit or bought outright stays in your library. You can read them and listen offline as many times as you want. The only thing you lose is the ability to use your monthly credit toward new purchases and access to member-only discounts (usually 30% off audiobooks).

If you had a Plus catalog subscription (a separate add-on that lets you listen to a rotating library of titles), that access ends when ready. But again, anything you bought stays yours.

When your cancellation takes effect

If you cancel in the middle of a billing cycle, you keep your membership through the end of that month. For example, if you pay on the 15th of each month and cancel on the 20th, you have service until the 15th of the next month. After that date, you can no longer use your credit or access member pricing, but your library remains.

Audible will send you a confirmation email with the cancellation date. Save this email in case you need to reference it later.

If Audible offers you a discount to stay

When you click "Cancel Membership," Audible often shows you a discounted rate—sometimes $4.95 per month instead of the regular price, or a few months at a reduced rate. This is optional. You can accept the offer if it interests you, or decline it and proceed with cancellation. There's no penalty for declining.

If you decline and cancel, you can always resubscribe later at the regular rate. Audible doesn't lock you out or charge you extra for coming back.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my audiobooks if I cancel?

No. Any audiobook you purchased with a credit or bought outright stays in your library forever. You can read and listen to them anytime, even after your membership ends. You only lose the ability to buy new books with a monthly credit or get member discounts.

What if I cancel but still have a credit left for the month?

You keep your membership through the end of the current billing cycle, so you can use that credit before it expires. If you cancel and don't use the credit before your membership ends, that credit is gone—Audible doesn't refund unused credits.

Can I resubscribe to Audible after I cancel?

Yes. You can resubscribe anytime by going back to your account settings and selecting "Reactivate Membership" or "Start Membership." Your library will be waiting for you, and you'll get a new monthly credit starting the next billing cycle.

What if I signed up through a third-party app or website?

If you subscribed through an app like Spotify or another platform that bundles Audible, you cancel through that service's settings, not through Audible directly. Check the app's account or subscription settings for the cancellation option. Your Audible library still stays with you.

Will Audible charge me after I cancel?

No. Once you confirm cancellation, Audible stops charging you after your current billing cycle ends. If you're charged after cancellation, contact Audible's customer service with your confirmation email, and they can refund the charge.