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Stability AI 5.4MODERATE

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

Brand Studio: log in, select your avatar (top right) > 'Plans & Credits' > 'Cancel Subscription' > 'Confirm Cancellation'.
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Stable Audio: log in at stableaudio.com, select your avatar > 'Manage your subscription' > 'Cancel subscription' > review details > 'Agree and cancel'.
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Stable Assistant: log in at assistant.stability.ai, select your avatar > 'Manage Subscription' (redirects to the Stripe billing portal) > 'Cancel Subscription' > confirm.
Open official cancel page
Stable Artisan: log in at assistant.stability.ai with your Discord account, avatar > 'Manage Subscription' > 'Cancel' > 'Confirm'.
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Platform API: no subscription; credits are non-refundable and stop being consumed once you stop calling the API.
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To request a refund, submit the Stability AI Support Form within 48 hours of the charge (usage must be under 2%); refunds are processed manually in 2-3 business days and credited within 5-10 business days.
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Cancellation policy

Stability AI bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: No advance notice is required. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period, and access continues until then.. Stable Assistant, Stable Artisan, and Stable Audio may refund a subscription charge at Stability AI's discretion if the request is submitted within 48 hours of the charge AND usage is below 2% of the monthly allowance. Brand Studio (formerly Dream Studio) subscriptions are monthly and refunds on cancellation are generally not issued; Platform API credits are non-refundable.

Cancel inside each product: Brand Studio via avatar > Plans & Credits > Cancel Subscription; Stable Audio via avatar > Manage your subscription > Cancel subscription; Stable Assistant/Artisan via avatar > Manage Subscription (redirects to Stripe). Refunds are discretionary and limited to 48 hours / under 2% usage. No standard free trial — cancel the paid plan before it renews.

Fees & refund rules

Item	Rule	Source
Notice period	No advance notice is required. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period, and access continues until then.	Official ↗
Refund policy	Stable Assistant, Stable Artisan, and Stable Audio may refund a subscription charge at Stability AI's discretion if the request is submitted within 48 hours of the charge AND usage is below 2% of the monthly allowance. Brand Studio (formerly Dream Studio) subscriptions are monthly and refunds on cancellation are generally not issued; Platform API credits are non-refundable.	Official ↗
Auto-renewal	On	Official ↗
Cancellation method	Web (account settings)	Support ↗
Free trial	No standard free trial — cancel the paid plan before it renews.	Official ↗

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Support contact

You may be asked to contact support (Support axis 3.8/10) before cancelling.

About Stability AI

Stability AI is a AI Tools service available in United States. Stability AI renews automatically until you cancel. Cancellation requires a notice period of No advance notice is required. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period, and access continues until then.. Refund terms: Stable Assistant, Stable Artisan, and Stable Audio may refund a subscription charge at Stability AI's discretion if the request is submitted within 48 hours of the charge AND usage is below 2% of the monthly allowance. Brand Studio (formerly Dream Studio) subscriptions are monthly and refunds on cancellation are generally not issued; Platform API credits are non-refundable.

Why Stability AI scores 5.4/10

Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how Stability AI scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.

Locating the cancellation option is the hardest part of leaving Stability AI — it scores 7.0/10, meaning the link is buried in account settings or hidden behind a help article.
Expect around 5.1 steps to complete the cancellation.
Refund and proration terms are opaque — this axis scores 9.5/10, so you often only learn what you get back at the final screen.
There are few confirmation prompts (4.4/10), so the exit is relatively clean.
You may be pushed to contact support before cancelling (3.8/10 on this axis).
Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).

The net result: Stability AI lands at 5.4/10 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: 5.1
Refund visibility: 9.5
Confirmation prompts: 4.4
Contact support: 3.8
Phone: 0.0

FAQ

Will I keep access after cancelling Stability AI?

Access and remaining subscription credits continue until the end of the current billing period. After a Brand Studio subscription lapses you still have access to your Brand Studio account.

Can I reactivate Stability AI later?

You can renew the subscription after the current billing period ends.

How do I cancel if Stability AI is billed through Apple or Google?

Cancellation follows the web/account path; app-store billing uses the platform subscription settings.

Do I need to contact support to cancel Stability AI?

You may be routed to a phone call or support contact before the final cancel.

Is my data deleted when I cancel Stability AI?

Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.