How to Cancel Grammarly Free Trial Subscription?
Grammarly is a popular writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling, tone, and more. It offers a free plan plus a paid Pro plan that often starts with a free trial.
The free trial typically lasts seven days. After that, it converts to a paid subscription that renews automatically. Charges usually appear on your credit or debit card statement under Grammarly.
Deleting the app or browser extension does not cancel the subscription or free trial. You must cancel through your account or the app store that billed you. This guide walks you through the steps so you can stop auto-renewal and avoid a recurring charge.
What Is Grammarly and How Billing Works
Grammarly helps you write clearer emails, documents, and posts. The free version covers basic spelling, grammar, and limited AI prompts. The paid Pro plan unlocks advanced rewrites, tone adjustments, plagiarism checks, and more AI tools.
Pro typically costs $30 per month if billed monthly or $144 per year (about $12 per month) when billed annually. Prices are in USD and may include tax depending on your location.
A free trial of the paid plan usually runs for seven days. You provide a payment method at signup. Grammarly may place a temporary verification charge that later drops if you cancel in time.
Anyone with access to the account can cancel. The charge often shows as “Grammarly” on card statements. If you signed up through the Apple App Store or Google Play, the bill comes from Apple or Google instead.
Canceling stops future renewals. You keep paid features until the current period or trial ends.
How to Cancel Grammarly Free Trial or Subscription from Your Account
Most people who start a free trial or subscribe directly on Grammarly’s site cancel through the website. This is the primary method.
- Go to grammarly.com and sign in with the same email and password you used for the trial or subscription.
- Click the Account tab in the left sidebar.
- Select Your account, then Subscription (or go straight to account.grammarly.com/subscription).
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Cancel Subscription.
- Click Continue in the window that appears.
- Choose a reason for canceling and confirm by clicking Cancel Subscription again.
On a phone or tablet, open a browser and visit account.grammarly.com. Sign in and follow the same steps. You cannot cancel from the Grammarly browser extension or desktop app. You must use the website.
After you finish, you should see confirmation that the subscription will not renew.
Check your email for a confirmation message. If the Cancel button does not appear, make sure you are signed into the correct account. Search your email inboxes for “Grammarly” messages to find the right login.
Canceling If Billed Through Apple or Google
If you started the free trial or bought Pro through the App Store or Google Play, you must cancel there. Grammarly’s website cannot stop those charges.
On iPhone or iPad
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Find and tap Grammarly.
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.
You can also manage it on a Mac through the App Store account settings or at account.apple.com. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial or billing period ends to avoid the next charge.
On Android
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap your profile icon.
- Tap Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- Select Grammarly.
- Tap Cancel subscription and confirm.
You can also do this on a computer at play.google.com. After canceling, you keep access until the end of the paid or trial period. Uninstalling the app does nothing to the subscription.
What Happens After You Cancel
When you cancel a free trial, you keep the advanced features for the rest of the trial days. Once the trial ends, the account switches to the free plan with no charge. Your documents and data stay available.
If you cancel a paid subscription, automatic renewal stops. You keep all Pro features until the current billing period ends. After that, the account reverts to free. You can still use basic grammar and spelling tools.
Grammarly does not typically issue refunds for time already paid unless required by law. If you bought through Apple, request any refund directly from Apple. If you see a pending verification charge during the trial, it should disappear after you cancel.
Tips for a Smooth Cancellation
Cancel a few days before the trial or renewal date. This gives you time if anything goes wrong.
Keep a screenshot or email confirmation of the cancellation. Note the date the paid access ends.
If you have more than one email address, check all of them for Grammarly messages. Some people accidentally create a second account.
Update or remove the payment method in your Grammarly account after canceling if you want extra peace of mind. You can still use the free plan without a card on file.
Common Problems and Solutions
You do not see the Cancel Subscription button. You are probably signed into a free account instead of the paid one. Search every email for Grammarly receipts or trial confirmations and try those logins.
You were charged during the free trial. A temporary verification charge sometimes appears. It should drop if you cancel before the trial ends. Contact Grammarly support through their request form if it becomes a real charge.
You keep getting billed after canceling. You may have a second subscription under a different email or through Apple or Google. Check all possible accounts and app-store subscriptions.
You cannot access the account. Use the password-reset option or submit a support request on Grammarly’s help site. They can help locate the paid account.
Alternatives After Canceling
The free Grammarly plan still catches basic errors and offers limited AI help. Many people find it enough for everyday writing.
Other free or low-cost options include built-in tools in Google Docs or Microsoft Word, LanguageTool, or Hemingway Editor. Test a few to see what fits your needs.
FAQs About Cancel Grammarly Free Trial Subscription
Q. Will I be charged if I cancel the free trial in time?
No. Cancel before the seven-day trial ends and you should not be charged. You keep the paid features until the trial expires, then the account becomes free.
Q. Does deleting the Grammarly app cancel the subscription?
No. Removing the app, extension, or desktop software leaves the subscription or trial active. You must cancel through the account page or the app store that billed you.
Q. Can I get a refund after canceling?
Grammarly generally issues refunds only when required by law. If you purchased through the App Store, contact Apple instead. Check the official refund policy page for the latest details.
Q. What if I subscribed through Apple or Google and cannot find the subscription?
Open the subscriptions list in Settings (Apple) or Google Play and look carefully. Make sure you are signed into the same Apple ID or Google account used for the purchase. If it still does not appear, contact Apple or Google support.
Conclusion
Canceling a Grammarly free trial or subscription is straightforward once you know where to look. Sign into your account at account.grammarly.com/subscription, click Cancel Subscription, and confirm. If Apple or Google billed you, cancel there instead.
Do this before the trial or renewal date ends and you avoid the recurring charge. Your writing tools stay available until the period finishes, then you can keep using the free plan. Check your email confirmation and statement afterward for peace of mind.
Disclaimer
This article provides general educational information based on publicly available details from Grammarly’s support pages at the time of writing. It is not financial or legal advice. Policies and steps can change. Contact Grammarly support or your payment provider for help with your specific account.
