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How to Cancel Descript (2026 guide)

Cancelling Descript depends on how you subscribed and which plan you're on. This guide covers cancellation through the Descript website, app stores, and team billing scenarios.

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Cancellation Summary

Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Mobile App
App Store
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for direct billing
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
Billing section

Most Descript users are billed directly and can cancel from their account dashboard. Team plans may require admin access, and some users signed up through reseller partnerships won't see cancel options in their personal accounts.

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Cancel Your Descript Subscription

Follow these steps to cancel your Descript subscription directly. Team plans may require admin permissions to cancel.

01

Log in to Descript

Visit descript.com and sign in with your account credentials. Make sure you're using the account that holds the subscription.

02

Access account settings

Click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.

03

Navigate to billing

In the account settings, look for the Billing or Subscription section in the left sidebar and click on it.

04

Cancel subscription

Find the Cancel Subscription button or link. You may be asked to provide feedback about why you're cancelling.

05

Confirm cancellation

Review the cancellation details and confirm. You should receive an email confirmation, and your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period.

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Descript-specific things to know

Descript subscriptions can work differently depending on whether you're on a personal or team plan. These tips cover common situations.

Team plans need admin access
If you're on a team plan, only workspace admins can cancel the subscription. Contact your admin if you don't have permission.
Projects remain accessible after cancellation
Your projects and transcripts stay available even after cancelling, but you'll lose access to premium features and AI credits.
AI transcription credits don't roll over
Any unused AI transcription hours expire when your billing period ends, so use them before cancelling if possible.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.

1. Check who's paying the bill

Some users have Descript through company accounts or educational licenses. Make sure you're cancelling the right subscription and have permission to do so.

2. Access continues until billing period ends

After cancelling, you'll keep premium features until your current subscription period expires. Then you'll automatically move to the free plan.

3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel billing

Removing Descript from your computer or phone doesn't stop subscription charges. You need to cancel through your account settings or the app store.

Other options to consider

If cost is the main concern, you might be able to downgrade to a cheaper plan instead of cancelling completely.

Downgrade your Descript plan

Descript offers multiple pricing tiers, so you might find a cheaper plan that still meets your needs.

  • Free: Basic editing with watermarks

  • Creator: $12/month for individual creators

  • Pro: $24/month with advanced features

Plan Select Page

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Descript offers both monthly and annual billing options.

Annual plans save about 20% compared to monthly billing

Alternative ways to cancel Descript

If you can't cancel through your Descript account, you may need to go through app stores. The right option depends on how you're being billed.

Apple App Store

iOS users who subscribed through the App Store must cancel through iPhone Settings or iTunes.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions" Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling iPhone Subscriptions:

iPhone Cancel Guide

Google Play Store

If you subscribed through the Google Play Store on Android, you'll need to cancel through Google Play subscriptions.

Use the Direct link Below or Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Play Store Cancel Link
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Simon Chadwick
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Simon Chadwick
Updated on Jan 21, 2026