SoundCloud is a music platform that is friendly to both listeners and music creators. Along with an open and inclusive music environment, SoundCloud offers users different levels of membership, including SoundCloud Go and Go Plus for listeners, and Artist and Artist Pro for creators. Nevertheless, you may find that subscribing to SoundCloud for months or years has become a burden on your wallet, and now you want to cancel it or switch to another service. That's understandable.
This guide will show you how to cancel your SoundCloud subscription on iPhone, Android, and the web, how to check the status of your subscription, how to change your plan, and how to permanently save your downloads and uploads without a subscription. Let's get started.
Part 1. How to Cancel SoundCloud Subscription
Before canceling your SoundCloud subscription, you'll need to confirm which platform you paid for your subscription on.
Please note that you cannot cancel your subscription directly from within the SoundCloud App. Even if you subscribed in the SoundCloud App on your phone, the actual charge-back is made through the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play Store (Android devices). If you didn't subscribe through the Store, you can cancel your subscription from the SoundCloud website.
2.1 Cancel SoundCloud Subscription on iPhone
01 Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
02 Tap your Apple ID name at the top.
03 Tap Subscriptions.
04 You'll find an active subscription for SoundCloud Go/SoundCloud Go+ in the list. Tap it.
05 Tap Cancel Subscription.
06 Select Confirm in the pop-up window.
Your SoundCloud subscription will expire at the end of your current membership period and you will not be charged again after that.
2.2 Cancel SoundCloud Subscription on Andriod
01 Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
02 Tap the profile icon in the top right corner.
03 Tap Payments & subscriptions.
04 Tap Subscriptions.
05 Tap the SoundCloud membership you want to cancel.
06 Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm the cancellation.
2.3 Cancel SoundCloud Subscription on Web
If you purchased a SoundCloud membership on the official SoundCloud website, it is best to cancel your membership by logging into soundcloud.com on your computer's desktop browser.
01 Open a browser on your computer and visit soundcloud.com.
02 Log in to your current SoundCloud account that is still within the subscription period.
03 Click the three-dot icon in the upper right corner and select Subscriptions from the drop-down menu. Or visit https://soundcloud.com/you/subscriptions.
04 Click the Edit button next to your current SoundCloud plan.
05 Once redirected to the Edit page, there will be a grayed-out Cancel plan option under Current Plan and click on it.
06 Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm canceling the plan.
If you are on a free trial and you want to cancel it before it charges you, follow the steps provided in this guide:
Read More : How to Get SoundCloud Free Trial and Cancel It Easily
1.4 Cancel SoundCloud Subscription via Email
If you cannot access your account or the standard cancellation methods aren't working, you can contact the SoundCloud support team directly to request a manual cancellation.
Contact Email: support@soundcloud.com
To ensure the support team can verify your identity and process your request quickly, you should include the following information in your email:
- Full Name: Your legal name as registered on your billing information.
- SoundCloud Username: Your display name or the unique URL of your profile.
- Email Address: The email linked to your SoundCloud account.
- Your SoundCloud Plan: Clarify the plan you want to cancel.
- Reason for Cancellation: A brief explanation (e.g., "No longer using the service" or "Account access issues").
- Payment Verification: The last 4 digits of your credit card, your PayPal billing ID, or a screenshot of your latest receipt.
To ensure your request is prioritized and routed correctly, use a direct subject line: Subject: Subscription Cancellation Request - [Your Username]
Process times for email requests can take 3 to 5 business days. Make sure to send your request well before your next billing cycle begins to avoid an automatic charge.
Part 2. How to Switch SoundCloud Plans
If you're not looking to cancel your SoundCloud membership entirely, but rather want to switch to a subscription plan that works better for you, you may want to consider switching plans. Unfortunately, SoundCloud doesn't offer a button to switch subscription plans at once.
If you want to switch plans, the general process is to cancel the current plan, wait for this plan to expire, and re-subscribe to the new plan. You can do this in your computer's browser:
01 In the web browser, visit soundcloud.com/you/subscriptions and log into your account.
02 Click the Edit button and then click the Cancel Plan option.
03 Confirm that you want to cancel the plan.
04 Wait for the plan to expire.
05 When you return to the SoundCloud free plan, visit checkout.soundcloud.com/go (for listeners) or checkout.soundcloud.com/artist (for artists) to subscribe to a new plan.
Part 3. How to Know If Your SoundCloud Subscription Is Canceled
After following the steps above, it's a good idea to check the status of your SoundCloud subscription to avoid unexpected charges in the future.
On Web:
01 Open the web browser and visit soundcloud.com/you/subscriptions.
02 Check the grayed out content below the current plan name.
03 If it's Expires on [a specific date] it means you've successfully canceled it.
04 If it's Renews automatically on [a specific date] then the plan has not been canceled and SoundCloud will still charge for the next subscription period after that specific day.
On iPhone:
01 Go to the Settings app.
02 Tap your Apple ID name > Subscriptions > SoundCloud Subscription.
03 Check to see if the Cancel Subscription button is still there. If not, the subscription is canceled.
On Android:
01 Open the Google Play Store app.
02 Tap the profile icon in the top right corner.
03 Go to Payments & subscriptions and then to Subscriptions.
04 Check the SoundCloud status. If you see an expiration date but no button to cancel the subscription, the plan has been canceled.
Part 4. What Happens When You Cancel Your SoundCloud Subscription?
Here are some facts you need to know that happens after you cancel it. Here's a detailed breakdown:
1. As for Downloads: Once your subscription ends, all songs and playlists you downloaded during your SoundCloud Go or Go+ membership will disappear. You can consider your downloads as rented music, which you will no longer be able to access at the end of the rental period.
2. As for Uploads: For artists, if you upload music to SoundCloud using SoundCloud Artist or SoundCloud Aritist Pro, your uploads won't be deleted, but if the total length of your uploads exceeds the limit for a free account (180 minutes), older uploads will be hidden, meaning that the public listener won't be able to access and play that music.
The good news is that all comments and data for these tracks will be tied to your account and will not be deleted. If you re-subscribe to the SoundCloud Artist plans, your uploads will be visible to everyone else as before.
3. As for Premium Features: After your subscription ends, you won't have access to premium features like ad-free listening, offline playback, high-quality audio, and the full catalog on SoundCloud.
4. As for Charge: You won't be charged after cancellation.
5. As for Refunds: SoundCloud does not offer refunds even if you've paid for a full year. You can only cancel subscription cycles that have not yet been billed. If you accidentally purchased a membership on the wrong account, you can contact SoundCloud to request a transfer, but again, no refunds are available.
6. As for Your SoundCloud Account: Canceling your subscription does not delete your SoundCloud account. Your liked tracks, following lists, and play history will be retained. You can still listen to SoundCloud music using your Free Plan account.
Part 5. How to Keep All Your SoundCloud Music without a Subscription
As we said earlier, once your SoundCloud subscription ends, your downloads will appear grayed out, meaning you won't be able to play them offline. However, you can keep all your SoundCloud music permanently without a subscription. Want to know how to do that? ViWizard SoundCloud Music Downloader is what you need!
Download songs, playlists, albums, and your whole music library from 10 major streaming platforms, including SoundCloud Music, to MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, or M4B with original quality and ID3 tags for permanent offline listening.
ViWizard is desktop software that helps you download SoundCloud music, including:
- your liked songs and playlists
- your entire liked list
- your SoundCloud uploads
- your private songs, albums, or playlists
- all the audio on the entire page
With just one click, you can batch download up to 65 times faster.
The best thing about ViWizard SoundCloud Music Downloader is that it converts music to MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A and M4B formats with ID3 tags and original audio quality. This way, even if you cancel your membership, the downloaded music will be yours forever, and you are free to transfer them to other devices for seamless, ad-free playback.
How to Download SoundCloud Music to Keep Forever Using ViWizard
Step 1: Set Download Preferences
Launch ViWizard SoundCloud Music Downloader on a Windows or Mac computer. Click the menu icon in the upper right corner and select Preferences. In the new window, go to the Conversion tab where you can select your preferred output format (MP3, FLAC, WAV, etc.) and adjust the audio quality. When you're done, click OK to save your changes.
Step 2: Open the Built-in SoundCloud Web Player
Return to the main screen of ViWizard. Click on the SoundCloud Music icon. ViWizard will open the built-in SoundCloud network player, so you don't need to open it in another window.
Step 3: Select Songs or Playlists to Download
In the SoundCloud web player within the app, browse or search for tracks, playlists, albums, artists, or your own collection. When you find the music you want, tap the plus icon in the lower-right corner. You can select, remove, or add more songs to the list for download. After confirming, click Add to List.
Step 4: Download SoundCloud Music at High Speed
Click the Convert button. ViWizard will start downloading the added SoundCloud tracks at up to 65x speed. When the conversion is complete, click the folder icon next to the track title to get all the original SoundCloud audio files stored locally.
Part 6. FAQs
Will I get a refund after canceling my SoundCloud subscription?
No, SoundCloud does not refund subscribers for the term of service they have paid for. Even if you purchased an annual membership, there is no prorated refund when you cancel your subscription. The premium features you've paid for will continue to be available to you until the end of the subscription cycle.
If you subscribed through the Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android), you'll need to contact Apple Support or the Google Play Help Center to ask for a refund. In our experience, there's a good chance you'll get a refund, as long as it's for a valid reason.
When will my SoundCloud subscription actually end after cancellation?
Your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period.
Will my downloaded songs disappear after canceling SoundCloud Go or Go+?
Yes, they will disappear. Once a subscription has officially expired, the music you've downloaded through your SoundCloud Go or Go+ subscription will appear grayed out, as these downloads are technically in-app caches tied to your subscription.
If you re-subscribe, downloaded tracks will not automatically re-download to your device. You will need to manually re-download them to listen offline.
Conclusion
Whether on iPhone, Android, or the web, you can cancel SoundCloud subscription. However, once the plan ends, your downloads will disappear. If you want to keep your favorite tracks forever, ViWizard SoundCloud Music Downloader is a reliable tool to download your entire music collection to your local computer. Now you can listen to SoundCloud music with no ads, online or offline, even without a subscription.
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Dave Henry, a multimedia technologist at ViWizard, focuses on delivering the best solutions for digital media challenges, including audio and video conversion, media optimization, and troubleshooting.
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