You can cancel Audible through your account settings on their website or app, and your access ends immediately, though you keep any books you've already purchased

Audible lets you cancel anytime without penalty. The process takes about two minutes and happens entirely in your account — you do not need to call or email. Your membership ends right away, and you lose access to the Audible Plus catalog (the subscription library), but any audiobooks you bought with credits or purchased outright stay in your library forever.

The main thing to know before you cancel: if you have unused credits, they disappear when your membership ends. Audible does not refund them as money. If you have credits sitting in your account, spend them on books before you cancel, or your account will lose them.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through the Account Details page on Audible's website or through the app settings — no phone call or email required.
  • Your membership ends immediately when you cancel, but books you purchased stay in your library permanently.
  • Any unused monthly credits vanish when you cancel, so spend them on audiobooks first if you have them.
  • Audible may offer you a discount to stay, but you can decline and proceed with cancellation.
  • You can rejoin Audible later and your purchased books will still be there.

Cancel through the Audible website

Go to audible.com and sign in to your account. Click on your name or profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account Details." Look for a section called "Membership" or "Subscription" — the exact label varies slightly depending on your account type.

Click the button that says "Cancel Membership" or "End Membership." Audible will show you a confirmation screen that lists what you'll lose (access to the Plus catalog) and what you'll keep (your purchased books). Read through it, then click the final confirmation button. Your membership ends immediately.

Cancel through the Audible app

Open the Audible app on your phone or tablet and tap the profile icon, usually in the bottom right corner. Go to "Account Settings" or "Settings," then look for "Membership" or "Subscription." Tap "Cancel Membership" or "Manage Membership," depending on your device.

The app will walk you through the same confirmation steps as the website. Once you confirm, your membership ends right away. You'll still be able to listen to any books you own, but you won't be able to access new titles from the Audible Plus library.

What happens to your audiobooks after you cancel

Any audiobook you purchased with a credit or bought outright stays in your library. You can download them to your device and listen to them offline, and they remain accessible if you rejoin Audible later. The only thing you lose is access to the Audible Plus catalog — the rotating library of titles included with your membership.

If you had an Audible Plus subscription (different from the standard membership with monthly credits), canceling removes your access to that catalog immediately. Standard membership cancellation works the same way.

Spend your credits before canceling

If you have unused monthly credits in your account, use them to buy audiobooks before you cancel. Once your membership ends, those credits are gone — Audible does not convert them to money or let you keep them for later. A standard Audible membership comes with one credit per month, so if you've been saving them, you have a window to spend them.

Browse the Audible catalog, pick out books you want, and use your credits to purchase them. After you cancel, those books are yours to keep. This is the only way to get value from credits you've already paid for.

Audible may offer you a discount to stay

When you click "Cancel Membership," Audible often shows a discount offer — sometimes a reduced rate for the next few months or a credit toward your next purchase. You can accept this offer to keep your membership, or you can decline it and proceed with cancellation. There's no penalty for declining.

If you're canceling because the price is too high, these offers sometimes bring the cost down to a rate you're willing to pay. If you're canceling for other reasons, you can ignore the offer and complete the cancellation.

Rejoin Audible later

If you cancel and later decide you want Audible again, you can rejoin anytime. Your purchased audiobooks will still be in your library, and you'll start a new membership with a fresh credit. Audible sometimes offers discounted rates for returning members, though this varies.

There's no waiting period or penalty for rejoining. Your account history and library stay tied to your Amazon account, so everything you bought before is still there.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have an active audiobook I'm listening to when I cancel?

You can finish listening to it. Canceling your membership does not interrupt books you're currently reading or listening to. You keep access to any book you purchased, whether you finished it or not. You just lose access to the Audible Plus catalog and cannot borrow new titles from it.

Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

Audible does not refund unused portions of your monthly subscription. If you cancel on the 15th of the month, you lose access to the remaining 15 days. However, you keep any credits you haven't used yet — just make sure to spend them before your membership ends.

Will canceling affect my Amazon account?

No. Your Audible account is linked to your Amazon account, but canceling Audible does not change your Amazon membership or account in any way. Your purchased audiobooks stay in your Audible library and remain accessible through your Amazon account.

What if I forgot my password and can't sign in to cancel?

Go to audible.com and click "Sign In," then select "Forgot your password?" Follow the steps to reset it using your email address. Once you've reset your password, sign in and proceed with cancellation through Account Details as usual.

Can I cancel and keep my audiobooks?

Yes. Any audiobook you purchased stays in your library after you cancel. You lose access only to the Audible Plus catalog. Books you bought with credits or purchased outright are yours permanently.