# How to cancel Scrimba

Cancel Scrimba from Settings, then Subscriptions, in the profile menu on scrimba.com, using the cancellation control beside the active Pro subscription. It takes about 2 minutes, and Pro stays active until the paid period ends. Scrimba refunds an eligible first payment requested within seven days; renewal payments are not covered.

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- Category: Education
- Entry plan: Pro at $49 / month
- Billed via: web, iOS App Store
- Difficulty: Easy (2.0 / 10 on the Cancellation Difficulty Index), takes about 2 minutes
- Direct cancellation page: https://scrimba.helpscoutdocs.com/article/43-how-do-i-manage-my-subscription-billing-account
- Manually verified on 8 Aug 2026 against official sources
- Canonical guide: https://canicancelit.com/cancel/scrimba

## Cancel in a web browser

> Cancel through the billing account that owns the subscription.

1. **Open Settings** Sign in to Scrimba, open the profile menu, and choose Settings.
2. **Open Subscriptions** Select Subscriptions or use View billing to open the billing portal.
3. **Cancel the subscription** Select the cancellation control beside the active Pro subscription and confirm.
4. **Keep access through the term** Scrimba Pro stays active until the paid period ends, then the account returns to free access.

## Cancel on iPhone / iPad

> Use Apple Subscriptions for an Apple-billed purchase.

1. **Open Apple subscriptions** On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name, then tap Subscriptions.
2. **Select the service** Choose the active subscription from the Apple subscription list.
3. **Cancel and confirm** Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. If no cancel button appears, the subscription is already canceled.

> **Warning:** Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription.

## Refunds, pausing, downgrades and your data

- **Refunds:** Scrimba offers a refund for a first subscription payment requested within seven days. Renewal payments are not covered by that refund policy.
- **Pausing:** No subscription pause option is documented.
- **Downgrading:** After the paid term ends, the account keeps access to Scrimba free content but loses Pro courses and benefits.
- **Account data:** Canceling Pro does not delete the Scrimba account or learning progress. Account deletion is a separate request.

## At a glance

- Cancellation fee: None
- Refund policy: 7 days for an eligible first payment
- Effective: End of current paid term
- Free plan after: Yes, with reduced limits

## FAQ

**How do I cancel Scrimba?**

Sign in to Scrimba, open the profile menu, and choose Settings. Then follow the remaining official cancellation steps and save the confirmation.

**Do I get a refund when I cancel Scrimba?**

Scrimba offers a refund for a first subscription payment requested within seven days. Renewal payments are not covered by that refund policy.

**Can I pause Scrimba instead?**

No subscription pause option is documented.

**What happens to my account after canceling Scrimba?**

After the paid term ends, the account keeps access to Scrimba free content but loses Pro courses and benefits. Canceling Pro does not delete the Scrimba account or learning progress. Account deletion is a separate request.

## Official sources

- [Scrimba Pro pricing comparison](https://scrimba.com/articles/scrimba-vs-sololearn/) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Scrimba subscription management](https://scrimba.helpscoutdocs.com/article/43-how-do-i-manage-my-subscription-billing-account) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Scrimba access after cancellation](https://scrimba.helpscoutdocs.com/article/22-do-i-get-to-keep-my-courses-after-i-cancel-my-subscription) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Scrimba refund policy](https://scrimba.helpscoutdocs.com/article/6-how-do-i-get-a-refund) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Apple - cancel a subscription](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118428) (checked 2026-08-08)

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