How to Cancel Audible Membership
Whether you're looking to cancel completely, pause temporarily, or explore alternatives, this guide covers all your options with Audible.
Before You Cancel
Consider these options first:
1. Pause Your Membership
- Keep your credits
- Keep your books
- No payments during pause
- Resume anytime
To pause:
1. Go to Account Details
2. Click "Pause your membership"
3. Choose pause duration (1-3 months)
2. Downgrade Your Plan
- Audible Plus ($7.95/mo) — Streaming only, no credits
- Audible Premium ($14.95/mo) — 1 credit/month
- Various annual plans
You might pay less and still get value.
3. Use Your Credits First
Credits don't transfer after cancellation. Use them before you cancel!
How to Cancel (Step by Step)
On Desktop (Easiest):
- Go to audible.com
- Click your name → Account Details
- Scroll to "Cancel membership"
- Click Cancel membership
- Complete the cancellation flow
Note: Audible will offer alternatives (pause, downgrade, free credits). You can accept or decline.
On Mobile App:
The app doesn't allow direct cancellation. You must:
1. Use mobile browser (not app)
2. Request "Desktop site"
3. Follow desktop instructions above
By Phone:
Call 1-888-283-5051 (Audible customer service)
What Happens When You Cancel
- All purchased audiobooks (forever)
- Access to listen to purchased books
- Unused credits (use them first!)
- Audible Plus catalog access
- Member-only sales and pricing
- Monthly credit allotment
After Canceling
- Listen in the Audible app
- Re-download anytime
- Keep them permanently
- You can rejoin anytime
- Often offered "win-back" deals
- Previous purchases remain accessible
Alternatives to Audible
If you're leaving, consider:
- Libby/OverDrive
- Hoopla
- BorrowBox (UK)
- Spotify (limited selection included)
- Libro.fm (supports independent bookstores)
- Google Play Audiobooks (no subscription required)
- Apple Books (purchase individually)
See Free Audible Books for more options.
Common Questions
Will I lose my books?
No. Purchased books are yours forever.
Can I get a refund on unused credits?
Generally no. Use credits before canceling.
Can I rejoin later?
Yes, anytime. Often with promotional pricing.
Is there a cancellation fee?
No fee for monthly members. Annual plans are non-refundable.