Last verified: February 2026

How to Cancel Your
BookBeat Subscription

Used up all your listening hours and ready to take a break? Here's how to cancel BookBeat in about 2 minutes -- faster than you can say "just one more chapter."

Quick Overview

Monthly Cost

$8.99 - $19.99/mo

Difficulty

Easy

Time

~2 minutes

Refund

Typically no

Cancel BookBeat via the Website

1

Sign in to BookBeat

Go to bookbeat.com and sign in with your email and password. If you created your account through a social login, use the same method to sign in.

2

Go to your Account page

Click on your profile or the Account link in the menu. This is where you will find your subscription details, listening hours balance, and payment information.

3

Click Manage Subscription

Find the Manage Subscription button. You will see which plan you are on -- Basic (20 hours) or Premium (100 hours) -- along with your next billing date.

4

Select Cancel and confirm

Click Cancel Subscription and confirm when prompted. BookBeat might offer you a deal or a plan downgrade -- but if you have made up your mind, just click through. Your access continues until the end of your billing period.

Other Ways to Cancel BookBeat

Cancel via BookBeat App

  1. 1. Open the BookBeat app
  2. 2. Tap Profile
  3. 3. Tap Subscription
  4. 4. Tap Cancel Subscription
  5. 5. Confirm cancellation

Subscribed via App Store or Google Play?

  1. 1. iPhone: Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions
  2. 2. Find BookBeat and tap it
  3. 3. Tap Cancel Subscription
  4. --- ---
  5. 1. Android: Play Store > Payments & subs > Subscriptions

What Happens After You Cancel BookBeat?

Use remaining hours until billing period ends

Your remaining listening hours stay active until the end of your current billing cycle. Use them or lose them -- so maybe squeeze in one more thriller.

Downloaded audiobooks become unavailable

Any audiobooks you downloaded for offline listening will no longer be accessible once your subscription expires.

Account data is preserved

Your account, bookmarks, and listening history are kept. Resubscribe anytime and pick up right where you left off.

Alternatives to BookBeat

Want to keep listening but try a different service? Check these out:

Storytel

$14.99/mo for unlimited audiobooks and ebooks. Strong European catalog with global expansion.

Unlimited listening

Audible

$14.95/mo for 1 credit plus Plus catalog access. The world's largest audiobook library.

Biggest selection

Nextory

$9.99/mo for audiobooks and ebooks. Another solid European audiobook platform.

European alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund if I cancel BookBeat?

BookBeat does not typically issue refunds for partial billing periods. Your subscription stays active until the end of the period you have already paid for.

What happens to my unused listening hours?

Unlike some services, BookBeat uses an hour-based system. Any unused hours from your current period are lost when the subscription ends, so try to use them up before canceling.

Can I switch between Basic and Premium instead of canceling?

Yes. If the Premium plan is too pricey, you can downgrade to Basic (20 hours/mo) in your account settings instead of canceling entirely. It is a nice middle ground.

Is BookBeat available outside Europe?

BookBeat is a Bonnier-owned platform primarily available in European markets including Sweden, Finland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and others. Availability may expand over time.

Can I share my BookBeat account?

BookBeat offers family plans in some markets. If you are on a family plan, only the account owner can manage the subscription. Individual members cannot cancel the group plan.

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