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Teachable 4.3MODERATE
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
As a creator, open Settings, then Plan, and cancel the subscription.
Open official cancel pageConfirm to stop auto-renewal; access continues to period end.
Open official cancel pageStudents cancel from their student dashboard under Enrollments/Purchases.
Open official cancel pageIf billed via Apple/Google/PayPal, cancel through that provider.
Open official cancel pageKeep the confirmation email for your records.
Open official cancel page
Cancellation policy
Teachable bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: Cancel anytime; creator plan stays active until the billing period ends. 30-day refund on the school/plan purchase; student course purchases follow Teachable's refund policy separately.
Teachable creators cancel from Settings > Plan, stopping renewal with a 30-day plan refund; students cancel via their dashboard. Apple/Google/PayPal-billed plans must be cancelled on those platforms. A free trial is available — cancel before it ends to avoid the charge.
Fees & refund rules
| Item | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Notice period | Cancel anytime; creator plan stays active until the billing period ends | Official ↗ |
| Refund policy | 30-day refund on the school/plan purchase; student course purchases follow Teachable's refund policy separately. | Official ↗ |
| Auto-renewal | On | Official ↗ |
| Cancellation method | Web (account settings) | Support ↗ |
| Free trial | A free trial is available — cancel before it ends to avoid the charge. | Official ↗ |
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About Teachable
Teachable is a SaaS service available in US. Teachable renews automatically until you cancel. Cancellation requires a notice period of Cancel anytime; creator plan stays active until the billing period ends. Refund terms: 30-day refund on the school/plan purchase; student course purchases follow Teachable's refund policy separately.
Why Teachable scores 4.3/10
Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how Teachable scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.
- Finding the cancel button on Teachable takes some digging — it scores 5.3/10.
- Cancellation is quick at roughly 3.7 steps.
- Refund and proration terms are opaque — this axis scores 9.1/10, so you often only learn what you get back at the final screen.
- There are few confirmation prompts (3.2/10), so the exit is relatively clean.
- No support contact is required to cancel (2.7/10).
- Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).
The net result: Teachable lands at 4.3/10 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
- 5.3
- Steps
- 3.7
- Refund visibility
- 9.1
- Confirmation prompts
- 3.2
- Contact support
- 2.7
- Phone
- 0.0
FAQ
Will I keep access after cancelling Teachable?
School reverts to free at period end; course content and student data are retained.
Can I reactivate Teachable later?
Resubscribe from Settings > Plan at any time to restore paid features.
How do I cancel if Teachable is billed through Apple or Google?
In-app purchases billed by Apple cancel in iOS Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
Do I need to contact support to cancel Teachable?
It cancels in your account settings — no support call is required.
Is my data deleted when I cancel Teachable?
Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.
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