How to Cancel Grammarly Subscription: Step-by-Step Guide for All Devices
Quick Answer: To cancel Grammarly, go to Account → Subscription → Cancel Subscription on the website. If you subscribed via Google Play or Apple App Store, cancel through those platforms’ subscription settings. After cancellation, you keep Premium access until the current billing period ends, then revert to the free plan without losing documents.
Grammarly is one of the most popular writing tools, but not everyone needs Premium all the time. Whether you’re switching tools, cutting costs, or simply don’t use it enough, canceling is straightforward — if you know the right steps. This guide covers every platform and situation.
Understanding Grammarly Subscription & Billing
📋 Free Plan
Basic grammar & spelling suggestions
✨ Premium Plan
Advanced grammar, tone, clarity, plagiarism
🏢 Business Plan
Team features, style guides, analytics
Grammarly subscriptions renew automatically. If you don’t cancel before the renewal date, your card will be charged again. Cancellation must be done on the platform where you originally subscribed (website, Google Play, or Apple App Store).
Cancel via Grammarly Website (Desktop/Web)
📌 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Log in to your Grammarly account at grammarly.com
- Click your profile icon (top-right corner)
- Go to Account → Subscription
- Click Cancel Subscription
- Select a cancellation reason (optional)
- Click Continue and confirm
✅ Important: You’ll receive a confirmation email. Keep it as proof of cancellation.
Cancel via Google Play Store (Android)
📱 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Open the Google Play Store app
- Tap your profile icon
- Select Payments & Subscriptions → Subscriptions
- Choose Grammarly from the list
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
Cancel via Apple App Store (iPhone/iPad)
🍏 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Open Settings on your iPhone/iPad
- Tap your Apple ID at the top
- Go to Subscriptions
- Find and tap Grammarly
- Select Cancel Subscription and confirm
Note: Apple manages billing, so cancellation must be done through the App Store — not Grammarly’s website.
Cancel Grammarly Business Subscription
🏢 Admin-Only Steps
- Log in to your Grammarly Business Admin Dashboard
- Go to Account Settings → Billing
- Select Cancel Subscription
- Confirm cancellation
What happens: Team keeps Premium access until billing cycle ends. No further charges. Only the account owner/admin can cancel.
How to Turn Off Auto-Renewal
| Platform | How to Disable Auto-Renewal |
|---|---|
| Grammarly Website | Account → Subscription → Cancel Subscription (stops renewal, keeps access until cycle ends) |
| Google Play Store | Profile → Payments & Subscriptions → Subscriptions → Grammarly → Cancel |
| Apple App Store | Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Grammarly → Cancel |
How to Request a Refund from Grammarly
🌐 Grammarly Website
Contact support.grammarly.com → Billing Issue. Refunds considered for accidental renewal, double billing, unauthorized charges.
📱 Google Play
Go to payments.google.com → Select transaction → Request a Refund (best within 48 hours).
🍏 Apple App Store
Visit reportaproblem.apple.com → Sign in → Select Grammarly → Request a Refund.
Refund approval not guaranteed. No refunds for “change of mind” or expired subscriptions. App Store/Play Store purchases must be refunded via Apple/Google, not Grammarly.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| “Cancel Subscription” button not visible | You likely purchased via Google/Apple — cancel there. Or log into the correct account. |
| Charged after cancellation | Cancellation may have been after renewal date. Contact support with transaction details. |
| Can’t access billing page | Clear browser cache, try incognito mode, or switch browsers. |
| Business plan cancellation issues | Only the admin can cancel. Contact Grammarly Business Support if needed. |
Alternative Options Instead of Canceling
🆓 Downgrade to Free
Keep basic grammar and spelling checks without paying.
⏸️ Pause Subscription
In some regions, you can pause billing for 1–3 months.
📅 Switch to Monthly Plan
Pay only when you need Premium features.
🔧 Use Free Browser Extension
Essential writing help for emails and social media.
• You keep Premium access until the current billing period ends.
• Your account automatically reverts to the Free plan.
• None of your documents or saved data will be deleted.
• You can resubscribe anytime.
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