SoundCloud, launched back in 2007, became the go-to spot for discovering raw, new music from artists before they blew up. It's where many people first heard Billie Eilish. But maybe your free trial ended, or you're just not using the premium features enough to justify the cost. With plans ranging from $4.99 to $9.99, you can save up to $120 a year by canceling. This guide covers how to cancel your SoundCloud Go subscription on desktop, iOS, and Android without the headache.
How to Cancel SoundCloud Go Subscription on Desktop
Canceling directly on the SoundCloud website is usually the most straightforward way, but only if you subscribed there in the first place. If you subscribed through an app store, you have to cancel it there instead. It's a common point of confusion.
1 Log In to SoundCloud
Go to the SoundCloud website on your computer's browser and log into your account. Simple enough.
2 Navigate to Subscriptions
In the top right corner, find and click the three dots icon (More menu). From there, select Subscriptions from the dropdown list.
3 Find Your Plan
You'll see your active SoundCloud Go or Go+ plan. Click the Edit button next to your subscription details. It's sometimes an orange button that says 'Manage your plan'.
4 Confirm Cancellation
This is the important part. Click the option to cancel your plan. SoundCloud will probably ask you why you're leaving. You can ignore it or give feedback, then confirm the cancellation. Don't close the page until you see a confirmation message.
How to Cancel SoundCloud Go Subscription on iOS
If you signed up for SoundCloud Go on your iPhone, you're actually paying through your Apple account. This means you can't cancel in the SoundCloud app itself. You have to go through your iPhone's settings, which feels a bit disconnected.
1 Open Your iPhone Settings
On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app, not the SoundCloud app.
2 Tap Your Apple ID
Tap on your name/Apple ID at the very top of the Settings screen.
3 Go to Subscriptions
Find and tap on the Subscriptions menu item. This is where Apple keeps all your app-based subscriptions in one place.
4 Find the SoundCloud Subscription
Scroll through the list to find your SoundCloud subscription and tap on it.
5 Tap 'Cancel Subscription'
Tap the big red Cancel Subscription button at the bottom. You'll have to confirm it one last time. That's it. Apple handles the rest.
How to Cancel SoundCloud Go Subscription on Android
Just like with iPhones, if you subscribed on an Android device, your subscription is managed by Google. You have to cancel it through the Play Store, not the SoundCloud app. It's a few extra taps, but it's the only way.
1 Open the Google Play Store
Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
2 Tap Your Profile Icon
Tap on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
3 Select 'Payments & subscriptions'
In the menu that pops up, select Payments & subscriptions. It's a bit buried, I know.
4 Tap 'Subscriptions'
Tap on Subscriptions. This will show you all your active subscriptions managed by Google Play.
5 Find SoundCloud and Cancel
Find SoundCloud in the list and tap on it. Then, tap Cancel subscription at the bottom and follow the final prompts to confirm.
Cancel SoundCloud Go Subscription with Email
SoundCloud doesn't really do direct, personal support for this stuff. Your best bet is to submit a request through their Help Center. Go to their support page, find the relevant topic, and fill out the contact form. Expect to wait a day or two for a response. Don't expect a quick fix.
Before you cancel, know this. Your free SoundCloud account will remain, so your playlists and uploads are safe. However, you will lose access to offline downloads and the ad-free experience once your current billing period ends. SoundCloud does not offer refunds for partial months. So if you cancel a day after being charged, you just paid for a full month. Annoying, but standard practice.
SoundCloud Go Plans and Pricing 2025
| Plan | Price (per month) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SoundCloud Free | $0 | Access millions of tracks with ads, create playlists, and follow artists. Basic stuff. |
| SoundCloud Go | $4.99 | Includes everything in Free, plus ad-free listening and the ability to save tracks for offline listening. |
| SoundCloud Go+ | $9.99 | Includes everything in Go, plus access to the entire SoundCloud catalog (including premium tracks from major labels), no previews, and high-quality audio. |
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Chloe Anne-Bennett
Streaming & Entertainment Editor
Chloe Anne-Bennett is the Streaming & Entertainment Editor at Pine AI. Chloe is a leading voice on the business of streaming, entertainment and the evolving landscape of digital media. Before contributing to Pine AI, Chloe was an entertainment correspondent for a major news outlet, where she reported on everything from box office trends to the impact of streaming services on traditional media. At Pine AI, Chloe leverages her deep industry knowledge to provide our readers with insightful analysis of the latest trends, helping them make sense of their subscriptions and where to hit the sweet spots in how to handle customer service reps.
