How to Cancel Your
Rosetta Stone Subscription
You gave it a fair shot, but maybe fluent Mandarin by March was a bit ambitious. Here is how to cancel Rosetta Stone in under 5 minutes. Some plans might require a phone call, but we will walk you through every scenario.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
MediumTime
~5 minutes
Method
Website / Phone
Cost
$12 - $36/mo
Method 1: Cancel Rosetta Stone on the Website
Log in to Rosetta Stone
Head over to rosettastone.com and sign in with your email and password. Make sure you are logging into the account that has the active subscription. If you used a different email for different languages, double-check you have the right one.
Go to Account Settings
Click on your profile icon or name in the top-right corner. From the dropdown, select Account or Account Settings. This takes you to where your subscription and billing information lives.
Find the Subscription Section
Look for the Subscription or Billing tab in your account settings. Here you will see your current plan, the next billing date, and the amount you are being charged.
Click Cancel Subscription
Click Cancel or Cancel Subscription. Rosetta Stone will try to keep you around with discount offers or a plan change. If you are sure, click through the retention screens until you reach the final Confirm Cancellation button.
Check for confirmation
Look for a confirmation email from Rosetta Stone verifying your cancellation. Save this email in case you are charged again. Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.
Some Plans Require a Phone Call
If you do not see a cancel option online, or if you have an older plan, enterprise license, or lifetime subscription, you may need to call Rosetta Stone customer support. This is especially common for plans purchased before their shift to a subscription model. Head to the Rosetta Stone support page for the latest phone number and hours.
Method 2: Cancel Through App Store or Google Play
If you subscribed to Rosetta Stone through your phone, your billing is managed by Apple or Google, not Rosetta Stone directly. You need to cancel through the platform where you originally signed up.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top (Apple Account)
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap Rosetta Stone in the list
- 5. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
Cancel via Android
- 1. Open the Google Play Store app
- 2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
- 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
- 4. Tap Subscriptions then Rosetta Stone
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm
Method 3: Cancel by Phone
Call Rosetta Stone customer support
Visit the Rosetta Stone support page for their current phone number. Have your account email and order information ready. Wait times can vary, so plan for 10 to 15 minutes if you are calling during peak hours.
Request cancellation from the agent
Tell the representative you want to cancel your subscription. They may offer discounts or alternative plans. Politely decline if you are set on canceling. Ask for a confirmation number or email before hanging up.
Save your confirmation
Keep any confirmation number or email you receive. Check your account online afterward to verify the subscription shows as canceled. This is your proof in case of any billing disputes.
What Happens After You Cancel Rosetta Stone?
You keep access until your billing period ends
Your subscription remains active through the end of your current billing cycle. Keep practicing those verb conjugations until then.
Your progress is saved
Rosetta Stone keeps your learning progress on their servers. If you come back later, you will not have to start from scratch. Your completed lessons and scores are all preserved.
You lose access to all lessons and live tutoring
Once your paid period expires, you can no longer access lessons, live tutoring sessions, or downloadable content. The app will prompt you to resubscribe when you try to use it.
You can resubscribe anytime
Your account stays on file. You can resubscribe whenever you feel the language-learning itch again, and Rosetta Stone frequently offers comeback discounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still use Rosetta Stone after canceling?
Yes, but only until your current billing period ends. After that, you lose access to all lessons, live tutoring, and downloadable content. Your progress is saved though, so if you resubscribe later you can pick up where you left off.
Can I get a refund from Rosetta Stone?
Rosetta Stone offers a 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers. If you are within that window, contact support for a full refund. After 30 days, refunds are generally not available, but it never hurts to ask customer support if you have a good reason.
Do I lose my language progress if I cancel?
No. Your progress is saved on Rosetta Stone's servers. If you resubscribe in the future, all your completed lessons, scores, and achievements will be right where you left them. You just cannot access them while unsubscribed.
Why do I need to call to cancel some plans?
Some older Rosetta Stone plans, enterprise licenses, or lifetime access purchases were set up before online self-service cancellation was available. These plans may require a phone call to customer support to process the cancellation. It is inconvenient, but usually straightforward once you get through.
What is the difference between Rosetta Stone monthly and annual plans?
Monthly plans cost around $36 per month, while annual plans work out to about $12 per month billed yearly. There is also a lifetime option that used to be a one-time purchase. If you cancel an annual plan, you keep access until the year ends but will not get a prorated refund for remaining months.
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