How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium (2026) — Keep InMails, Lose Nothing
Updated 2026-02-14 · 5 min read
LinkedIn Premium costs $29.99-$59.99/month ($360-$720/year). Most people sign up for a free trial during a job search and forget to cancel. Here's how to cancel in 2 minutes — and why you probably don't need it.
How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium
Desktop (Fastest)
Click your profile photo (top right) → Settings & Privacy
LinkedIn will show retention offers — click "Continue to cancel"
Select a reason and confirm
Mobile App
If you subscribed through the app, cancel through your phone's subscription settings:
iPhone: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → LinkedIn → Cancel
Android: Play Store → Profile → Payments → Subscriptions → Cancel
⚠️ Check WHERE You Subscribed: If you subscribed on linkedin.com, you must cancel on linkedin.com. If you subscribed via Apple/Google, you must cancel there. Canceling in the wrong place won't work.
LinkedIn Premium Tiers & What You Lose
Plan
Price
Key Features Lost
Career
$29.99/mo
InMail, who viewed profile, AI resume
Business
$59.99/mo
15 InMails, unlimited browsing, company insights
Sales Navigator
$99.99/mo
Lead recommendations, CRM integration
Recruiter Lite
$170/mo
30 InMails, advanced search filters
Retention Offers
LinkedIn typically offers:
50% off for 2 months — most common
Free month — if you decline the first offer
Downgrade to cheaper tier — Career instead of Business
💰 The Cancel Cycle: Cancel every 3 months, take the 50% off offer when re-prompted. Repeat. You'll effectively pay half price perpetually. LinkedIn's AI doesn't seem to catch this pattern.
Do You Actually Need LinkedIn Premium?
You probably DON'T need it if:
You're not actively job hunting right now
You're not in sales/recruiting
You signed up for the free trial and forgot
You barely use InMail (most people don't)
You might need it if:
You're actively applying to jobs and want "top applicant" badge
You're a recruiter or sales professional who uses InMail daily
You need LinkedIn Learning courses (consider if your library provides free access)
Free LinkedIn Tips That Replace Premium
Who viewed your profile: Free tier shows 5 recent viewers — often enough
InMail alternative: Find someone's email via their website/bio, or connect + message (free)
LinkedIn Learning: Many public libraries offer free LinkedIn Learning access
Job applications: Apply directly on company websites — "Easy Apply" is often a black hole anyway
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