How to Cancel Libro.fm 2026 — Support Bookstores Without Monthly Charges

Updated March 2026 • 5 min read

Libro.fm is the "ethical Audible" — an audiobook subscription that sends a portion of every purchase to your chosen local bookstore. At $14.99/month for 1 audiobook credit, the pricing matches Audible but with a feel-good twist. The mission is admirable, but if your audiobook pile is growing faster than your listening time, you're paying $180/year for good intentions.

How to Cancel Libro.fm

1. Log into libro.fm
2. Go to Account → Membership
3. Click Cancel Membership
4. They'll offer to pause — a reasonable option if you just need a break
5. Confirm cancellation

Libro.fm vs. Audible vs. Free Alternatives

• Libro.fm ($15/month): 1 credit, DRM-free, supports local bookstores
• Audible ($15/month): 1 credit, DRM-locked (Audible app only), Plus catalog included
• Libby/Library (free): Unlimited audiobooks, wait times for popular titles, great selection
• Spotify Premium: 15 hours/month of audiobooks included (if you already subscribe)
• Chirp: No subscription — buy discounted audiobooks à la carte ($2-10 each)
• LibriVox (free): Volunteer-read public domain audiobooks — quality varies but it's free

Supporting Bookstores Without a Subscription

If supporting local bookstores is your motivation (and it's a great one), you can do it without a monthly subscription:

• Buy physical books from your local bookstore — even 1-2 per year helps them
• Use Bookshop.org: Online bookstore that sends profits to local bookstores — buy when you want, no subscription
• Buy Libro.fm audiobooks individually: You can purchase audiobooks without a subscription (prices are higher, but you buy only when you want to)
• Gift cards for your bookstore: Buy them and use them at your own pace
• Attend bookstore events: Author readings, book clubs, community events — direct support