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How to Cancel Skillshare

Cancel your Skillshare membership easily. Be sure to check which platform you originally used to sign up.

Updated July 2026
4 min read
100% Verified Manual Instructions
Starting Cost

$168.00/mo

Billing Terms

yearly

Trial Conditions

7 Days Free

Difficulty Level

Easy

Interactive Guide

Cancellation Assistant

On the Web / Desktop

1

Log in to skillshare.com.

2

Click profile icon → Account Settings.

3

Go to Membership & Payments.

4

Click Cancel membership.

Advisory: Cancel Where You Subscribed

You can only stop billing on the platform you originally paid on. If you subscribed inside an app, cancelling on the website won't stop the charge — and vice versa. Watch out for retention “dark patterns” too: keep going until you see a clear “Cancellation Confirmed” screen and a confirmation email.

Refunds

How to Get a Refund From Skillshare If You Were Already Charged

Skillshare generally does not provide refunds for subscription renewals.

If you were charged after a free trial and you have not used the service since the charge, you can contact Skillshare support within 48 hours to request a one-time refund. App store purchases must be refunded directly through Apple or Google.

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Aftermath

What Happens After Cancelling Skillshare?

After cancelling, you will retain access to your classes and premium materials until the end of your current paid billing period.

Once your billing period ends, your account will revert to a free version and you will lose access to premium classes.

Alternative Solutions

Skillshare Alternatives Worth Considering

MasterClass offers high-production-value courses taught by celebrity experts.

Domestika is a great alternative focusing heavily on creative skills (illustration, design, photography) with a pay-per-course model rather than a subscription.

Pre-Cancellation Review

Before You Cancel — Things to Consider

  • Where did you subscribe? If you signed up through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you cannot cancel on the Skillshare website. You must use your phone's native subscription settings.
  • Deleting the app does not cancel. Simply uninstalling the Skillshare app from your phone will not stop the recurring billing.

Savings Projection

$2016.00/ yr

Estimated annual funds recovered by ending subscription charges.

DifficultyEasy
Cancel Duration2 mins

Savings Equivalent Value

Chipotle

168 burrito bowls

Starbucks

351 grande lattes

Movie Nights

155 movie tickets

Advisory Note

Can be cancelled directly within the account dashboard settings.

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