How to Cancel Audible Subscription (2025 Step-by-Step Guide)

Audible offers a massive library of audiobooks and podcasts, but sometimes it’s just not worth the monthly bill — especially if you’re not listening regularly, or if your credits keep piling up unused.

Here’s what you need to know before you cancel:

• You keep your purchased books forever.
• Unused credits disappear after canceling.
• You might be able to pause instead of canceling.
• Audible might offer you a deal if you try to leave.

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How to Cancel Audible: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Log In to Your Audible Account

• Visit Audible.com.
• Click Sign In at the top right.

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Step 2: Go to Account Details

• After signing in, click on your name.

• Select Account Details.

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Step 3: Start the Cancellation

• Under Membership details, click Cancel Membership.

• Audible will try to convince you to stay—keep going by selecting Continue Canceling.

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Step 4: Confirm Cancellation

• Choose a cancellation reason.
• Continue through the prompts until you see the confirmation message and receive an email.

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If You Subscribed via Apple or Google Play**

If your subscription was through Apple or Google, cancel it through:

• iPhone: Open Settings → Tap Your Name → Subscriptions → Audible → Cancel Subscription.
• Android: Open the Play Store → Tap Profile → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions → Audible → Cancel Subscription.

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Best Audible Alternatives (Comparison Table)

Platform	Advantage	Disadvantage
Libby (Free with library card)	100% free, great selection via public libraries	Limited availability based on your library’s collection
Scribd	Unlimited audiobooks, ebooks, magazines for one price	Not all titles are premium or recent releases
Audiobooks.com	Over 350,000 titles, very similar to Audible	Slightly more expensive after promo months
Libro.fm	Supports local bookstores with every purchase	Smaller library compared to Audible
Spotify Premium (audiobooks included)	Access to music, podcasts, and audiobooks in one subscription	Audiobook library is still growing, not as vast as Audible yet

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Do I keep the audiobooks I downloaded after canceling Audible?

Yes, you do!

Once you purchase an audiobook with either money or Audible credits, it becomes yours permanently—even if you cancel your membership. You will still be able to access and re-download your purchased audiobooks anytime from your

However, there’s one important detail:

• Streaming content (like Audible Plus catalog titles) will no longer be available after you cancel.
• Only purchased titles (bought individually or with credits) stay in your account.

In short:

✅ Purchased audiobooks are yours forever.

❌ Borrowed/streamed content from Audible Plus disappears after cancellation.

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Final Tips

• Use up your credits before canceling to avoid wasting them.
• If you’re unsure, you can pause your membership instead.
• Looking for a change? Free apps like Libby or all-in-one services like Spotify Premium might suit you better.

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