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Grammarly 4.9MODERATE
Verified 1 days ago Every cancellation path on this page was last re-verified on 2026-10-02. Cancel flows change — we track them.
Cancellation steps
Go to account.grammarly.com/subscription and open 'Subscription'.
Open official cancel pageSelect 'Cancel Subscription' and confirm.
Open official cancel pagePremium continues until the period ends.
Open official cancel page
Cancellation policy
Grammarly bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: none (cancel any time). Limited refunds; typically no refund for partial periods. Annual plans may be pro-rated under policy.
Cancel in Grammarly Account > Subscription; check annual vs monthly to understand refund eligibility. Grammarly offers a 7-day free trial of Grammarly Pro to eligible new users, alongside a permanent free plan.
Fees & refund rules
| Item | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Notice period | None — cancel any time before renewal. | Official ↗ |
| Refund policy | Limited refunds; typically no refund for partial periods. Annual plans may be pro-rated under policy. | Official ↗ |
| Auto-renewal | On | Official ↗ |
| Cancellation method | Web (account settings) | Support ↗ |
| Free trial | Grammarly offers a 7-day free trial of Grammarly Pro to eligible new users, alongside a permanent free plan. | Official ↗ |
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Retention prompts
Expect 6/10 confirmation prompts before the final cancel. They are optional — continue to cancel.
Support contact
You may be asked to contact support (Support axis 3/10) before cancelling.
About Grammarly
Grammarly is a SaaS service available in Global. Grammarly renews automatically until you cancel. You can cancel at any time with no advance notice. Refund terms: Limited refunds; typically no refund for partial periods. Annual plans may be pro-rated under policy.
Why Grammarly scores 4.9/10
Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how Grammarly scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.
- Locating the cancellation option is the hardest part of leaving Grammarly — it scores 7.0/10, meaning the link is buried in account settings or hidden behind a help article.
- Expect around 6.0 steps to complete the cancellation.
- Refund terms are reasonably clear, scoring 4.0/10.
- Grammarly stacks retention prompts — 6.0/10 on confirmation screens, with “are you sure?” and pause or discount offers before you are done.
- You may be pushed to contact support before cancelling (3.0/10 on this axis).
- Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).
The net result: Grammarly lands at 4.9/10 on our Friction Score — moderate. Use the verified steps on this page to cancel without hitting every wall.
What the score is made of
- Find entry
- 7.0
- Steps
- 6.0
- Refund visibility
- 4.0
- Confirmation prompts
- 6.0
- Contact support
- 3.0
- Phone
- 0.0
FAQ
Will I keep access after cancelling Grammarly?
Premium remains until period end, then reverts to Free.
Can I reactivate Grammarly later?
Resubscribe anytime.
How do I cancel if Grammarly is billed through Apple or Google?
If billed via Apple, cancel in iPhone Settings > Subscriptions.
Do I need to contact support to cancel Grammarly?
You may be routed to a phone call or support contact before the final cancel.
Is my data deleted when I cancel Grammarly?
Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.
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