How to Cancel ChatGPT Plus
ChatGPT Plus gives priority access, faster responses, and access to the latest AI models. You can cancel through your account settings on the OpenAI website. The free tier remains available.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Pricing (all plans)
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds. Access continues until end of billing period.
After cancellation
All conversations and chat history retained on the free tier.
What to Watch Out For
- Cancellation redirects to Stripe portal, making it feel like a third-party process
- iOS subscription management different from web, causing confusion
- Usage limits on free tier create pressure to maintain Plus
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to ChatGPT Plus cancellation pageGo to chat.openai.com
Sign in to your OpenAI account.
Click your profile icon
Select "My plan" or "Settings" from the menu.
Click "Manage my subscription"
This opens the Stripe billing portal.
Click "Cancel plan"
Confirm the cancellation. Plus features end at the end of the billing period.
Tips & Things to Know
- Your conversation history is preserved on the free tier.
- Free tier still provides access to ChatGPT but with usage limits during peak times.
- If you subscribed via the iOS app, cancel through Apple Settings > Subscriptions.
Your Consumer Rights
- You have 14 days to cancel under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I keep my conversation history after cancelling?
Yes, all conversations are preserved and accessible on the free tier.
Can I still use ChatGPT for free?
Yes, the free tier provides access with usage limits during peak times.
What features do I lose?
You lose priority access, faster responses, higher usage limits on advanced models, and custom GPT creation.
How do I cancel if I subscribed via iPhone?
Go to iPhone Settings > your name > Subscriptions > ChatGPT > Cancel Subscription.
Will OpenAI offer a discount to keep me?
No, OpenAI does not currently offer retention discounts during cancellation.
Annual Cost
£2400.00
per year for ChatGPT Plus
Cancelling saves you this every year