# How to cancel Descript

Cancel Descript from App Settings: select the Drive, open the Plan tab, click Change plan, choose Downgrade to Free; only the Drive owner can do this. It takes about 3 minutes, and the Drive moves to Free at the end of the current billing cycle. A plan refund can be requested within 48 hours of the invoice, with no prorated refund for unused time.

Collaborative audio and video editor with transcription, screen recording, AI editing, and publishing tools.

- Category: Design & UI
- Entry plan: Hobbyist at $24 / person / month
- Billed via: web, invoice
- Difficulty: Medium (5.7 / 10 on the Cancellation Difficulty Index), takes about 3 minutes
- Direct cancellation page: https://help.descript.com/hc/en-us/articles/10255894257037-Downgrade-or-cancel-a-subscription
- Manually verified on 8 Aug 2026 against official sources
- Canonical guide: https://canicancelit.com/cancel/descript

## Cancel in a web browser

> Cancellation is a downgrade to Free at the end of the current billing cycle.

1. **Open App Settings** Sign in on the web or desktop app and open App Settings with Command or Control plus comma.
2. **Select the Drive** Choose the Drive whose subscription you want to cancel. Only its owner can make subscription changes.
3. **Open Plan and Change plan** Select the Plan tab, then click Change plan.
4. **Choose Downgrade to Free** Select Downgrade to Free for the paid subscription.
5. **Give a reason** Select a required cancellation reason and click Cancel subscription.
6. **Finish the confirmation flow** Continue until Descript confirms that the subscription is scheduled to end.

> **Warning:** A legacy plan cannot be restored after you leave it.

## Cancel a team plan

> Only the Drive owner can change the subscription or request support-assisted cancellation.

1. **Have the Drive owner make the request** Subscription changes and support-assisted requests must come from the Drive owner's email address.
2. **Check the Enterprise agreement** Enterprise customers should contact their account representative and follow their custom agreement.

## Refunds, pausing, downgrades and your data

- **Refunds:** Descript allows a subscription-plan refund request within 48 hours of the invoice and an editor-seat refund request within 7 days. Top-ups are non-refundable. It does not give prorated refunds for unused time after a cancellation or downgrade.
- **Pausing:** No pause option is documented in Descript's current live accounts and billing section or its cancellation guide.
- **Downgrading:** A cancellation is a downgrade to Free at the end of the current billing cycle. Projects remain accessible, but Free-plan limits apply. A legacy plan cannot be restored after leaving it.
- **Account data:** Cancellation keeps projects accessible on Free. Account deletion is separate and permanent: projects, Drives, transcripts, history, invoices, and receipts become unavailable; an active subscription is cancelled immediately and unused time is forfeited. Deletion does not create a refund.

## At a glance

- Cancellation fee: None documented
- Refund window: 48 hours for a plan invoice
- Effective: End of billing cycle
- Free plan after: Yes

## FAQ

**Who can cancel Descript?**

Only the Drive owner can change the subscription. A support request must come from the Drive owner's email address.

**When does cancellation take effect?**

At the end of the current billing cycle, when the Drive moves to Free.

**Can I get a refund?**

A plan refund can be requested within 48 hours of its invoice, but Descript gives no prorated refund for unused time after cancellation.

**What happens to projects?**

Projects remain accessible under the Free plan after cancellation, subject to Free limits.

**Can I pause Descript?**

No pause option is documented in the current cancellation guide or live billing section.

## Official sources

- [Descript pricing](https://www.descript.com/pricing) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Downgrade or cancel a subscription - Descript Help](https://help.descript.com/hc/en-us/articles/10255894257037-Downgrade-or-cancel-a-subscription) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Refund policy - Descript Help](https://help.descript.com/hc/en-us/articles/10255871027469-Refund-policy) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [How to delete your Descript account - Descript Help](https://help.descript.com/hc/en-us/articles/10255867607565-How-to-delete-your-Descript-account) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Accounts and billing - Descript Help](https://help.descript.com/hc/en-us/sections/10120552283917-Accounts-and-billing) (checked 2026-08-08)

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