How to Cancel Audible Membership

In most cases, no. Audible’s official Conditions of Use state that membership fees are non-refundable upon cancellation. You will not receive a refund for your current billing period, and unused credits have no cash value and cannot be converted to money.

However, there are limited exceptions. If Audible terminates your membership on their end, they may provide a prorated refund for unused days. If you were charged in error or have an annual plan with significant unused time, you may be able to request a partial refund by contacting customer service at 1-888-283-5051. Refund decisions are made on a case-by-case basis at Audible’s discretion.

Bottom line: Do not count on a refund. Use your credits and plan your cancellation timing to fall just after your last billing date so you get the most use from your final month.

Purchased audiobooks: No, you keep them forever. Any audiobook you bought with a credit or with money is permanently licensed to your account. You can listen to these books, re-download them, and access them through the Audible app indefinitely — even years after canceling.

Plus Catalog titles: Yes, you lose them. The Plus Catalog is a streaming library available only to active members. When your membership ends, any Plus Catalog titles in your library will be removed. These are borrowed, not owned.

Standard plan selections: Yes, you lose them. The new Standard plan ($8.99/mo) gives you access to one audiobook per month, but you only keep access while your membership is active. If you cancel, those books become inaccessible — unlike Premium Plus, where credited books are yours permanently.

Yes. Audible allows you to pause your membership for 30, 60, or 90 days. You can pause once per 12-month period. While paused:

• You are not charged any monthly fee
• You do not receive new credits
• You keep your existing credits and purchased audiobooks
• You retain access to your library
• You lose access to the Plus Catalog during the pause

To pause, go to audible.com, click your name, select “Account Details,” and look for the “Pause membership” option. Annual memberships are not eligible for pausing. Pausing is a great option if you simply need a break from the monthly charge but plan to return.

Audible intentionally does not include a cancellation option in their mobile app. This is a common practice among subscription services — making it easy to sign up but harder to cancel. The mobile app will direct you to the website if you look for account management options.

To cancel from a phone, open your phone’s web browser (Safari on iPhone, Chrome on Android), go to audible.com, and follow the website cancellation steps. On some Android phones, the Audible app may show a “Manage membership” screen that includes a cancellation link, but this is not available on all devices.

If the website keeps redirecting you to the app, try requesting the “Desktop Site” version in your phone browser (usually found in the browser’s menu or by long-pressing the refresh button).

No. Audible and Amazon are billed separately and operate independently. Canceling your Audible membership does not affect your Amazon shopping account, Prime membership, Prime Video, Kindle Unlimited, or any other Amazon service. They share the same login credentials for convenience, but each service has its own billing.

Similarly, having Amazon Prime does not give you a free or discounted Audible membership. The only Prime perk is that Prime members receive two free audiobooks (instead of one) during the 30-day free trial of Audible Premium Plus. After the trial, the regular membership price applies regardless of Prime status.

Yes — Audible now offers multiple tiers, including a new lower-cost Standard plan.

• Standard ($8.99/mo): Launched March 2026. Includes one audiobook per month from the full catalog, plus access to a curated library of Audible Originals and Wondery+ content. The trade-off: you lose access to selected books if you cancel (unlike Premium Plus, where you keep them forever).
• Audible Plus ($7.95/mo): Streaming-only access to the Plus Catalog. No credits, no premium purchases included. Good if you just want background listening without owning specific titles.
• Downgrade from Premium Plus: If you are on Premium Plus ($14.95/mo) and find it too expensive, switching to Standard or Plus saves $6–$7/month while keeping some Audible benefits.

To switch plans, go to your Account Details page on audible.com and look for “Switch membership” or contact customer service.

Your public library likely offers thousands of free audiobooks through apps like Libby and Hoopla. Here is how to get started:

• Get a library card if you do not already have one. Visit your local library in person with a photo ID and proof of address. Most libraries issue cards immediately and for free.
• Download the Libby app (available on iPhone and Android). Open it, search for your library, and sign in with your library card number. You can now browse and borrow audiobooks for free.
• Also try Hoopla for instant-access titles with no waitlist. Same process: download the app, sign in with your library card, and start listening.
• Tip: You can use multiple library cards on Libby. If your home library has limited audiobook selection, check if nearby city or county libraries offer free cards to state residents. This expands your available catalog significantly.

Library audiobooks work with CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth, so you can listen in your car just like with Audible.