How to Cancel Your
Kobo Plus Subscription
Read through every ebook in the catalog and ready to close this chapter? Here's how to cancel Kobo Plus in about 2 minutes -- bookmark this page just in case.
Quick Overview
Monthly Cost
$7.99 - $12.99/mo
Difficulty
EasyTime
~2 minutes
Refund
No refunds
Cancel Kobo Plus via the Website
Sign in to Kobo
Head to kobo.com and sign in with your account. If you use a Kobo e-reader, this is the same account you use to sync your books.
Navigate to your Account page
Click on your name or profile icon in the top corner and select Account from the dropdown. This is your command center for all things Kobo.
Click on Subscriptions
Find the Subscriptions section in your account settings. You will see your active Kobo Plus plan -- whether it is Read, Listen, or the combined Read & Listen plan.
Select Cancel and confirm
Click Cancel next to your Kobo Plus subscription. Confirm when prompted. Your subscription stays active until the end of your current billing period -- so no need to rush through that last book.
Other Ways to Cancel Kobo Plus
Cancel via Kobo App
- 1. Open the Kobo Books app
- 2. Tap More (bottom menu)
- 3. Tap Kobo Plus
- 4. Tap Manage Subscription
- 5. Tap Cancel and confirm
Subscribed via App Store?
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your Apple Account
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Find and tap Kobo
- 5. Tap Cancel Subscription
What Happens After You Cancel Kobo Plus?
Access continues until your billing period ends
You keep full access to the Kobo Plus catalog until the end of your current billing period. Use that time wisely -- or just binge-read everything.
Purchased books stay yours forever
Any ebooks you bought separately from the Kobo Store are permanently yours. Only the unlimited catalog access from Kobo Plus goes away.
Kobo Plus titles disappear from your library
Books you added through Kobo Plus (not purchased) will be removed from your library once the subscription ends. Your e-reader still works perfectly for purchased content.
Alternatives to Kobo Plus
Looking for a different reading experience? Here are some options:
Kindle Unlimited
$11.99/mo for unlimited ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines on Amazon's massive platform.
Huge ebook catalogStorytel
$14.99/mo for unlimited audiobooks and ebooks. Popular in Europe and growing globally.
Audiobooks + ebooksLibby (Free)
Free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Works great on Kobo e-readers too.
Free with library cardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Kobo Plus Read and Read & Listen?
Kobo Plus Read ($7.99/mo) gives unlimited access to ebooks. Read & Listen ($12.99/mo) adds audiobooks. Both are canceled the same way -- just follow the steps above.
Will I lose books I purchased from the Kobo Store?
Not at all. Books you bought outright are yours forever. Canceling Kobo Plus only removes access to the unlimited subscription catalog. Your purchased library stays untouched.
Can I still use my Kobo e-reader after canceling?
Absolutely. Your Kobo e-reader is a standalone device that works great with or without a Kobo Plus subscription. You can still buy books, borrow from the library via Libby, and read anything you already own.
Does Kobo Plus offer a free trial?
Kobo frequently offers free trial periods (usually 30 days) for new subscribers. If you cancel before the trial ends, you will not be charged. Set a reminder so you do not forget -- or better yet, use Subcut to track it.
Can I switch between Kobo Plus Read and Read & Listen?
Yes. Instead of canceling entirely, you can switch between plans in your subscription settings. Downgrading to Read-only saves you about $5/mo if you do not use the audiobook feature much.
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