To cancel a Lovable subscription, go to Settings then Plans & credit usage then Manage then Downgrade to free — there's no separate delete-subscription button. Your paid plan stays active until the end of the current billing period, then your workspace moves to Free: projects stay live but stop receiving updates, remaining paid credits freeze rather than disappear, and the free-plan limits (public projects, no custom domains) come back.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Tool | Lovable |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Time required | ~5 min to cancel |
| Compatibility | All Lovable paid plans (Pro, Business, Enterprise), verified September 2026 |
| Last updated | September 2026 |
What actually happens when you cancel a Lovable subscription
Lovable doesn't have a hard "cancel" button that deletes your account or wipes your work — cancelling a paid plan is really a downgrade to Free. Your current billing period runs out first (you keep paid-tier access until then), and only after that does your workspace drop to Free-plan rules. The most important detail people miss: any unused paid-plan credits don't vanish, they freeze. They become unusable while you're on Free, but if you upgrade again later, they're still there. Top-up credits and bonus credits you separately purchased stay usable until their own expiry regardless of your plan tier. What does change immediately on downgrade: published apps go back to showing the 'Edit with Lovable' badge, you can no longer connect new custom domains (existing ones you already connected keep working), and any private projects either need to go public or stay inaccessible to edit, since Free doesn't support private projects. Nothing gets deleted just from cancelling — deletion is a separate, explicit action you'd take on purpose. That distinction trips people up more than any other part of the process, since "cancel" in most SaaS products means something closer to "delete," while in Lovable it just means "stop paying and drop back to the free tier."
- There's no standalone "cancel" action — cancelling a paid plan means downgrading to Free from Settings then Plans & credit usage
- Your paid plan stays active until the current billing period ends; the downgrade only takes effect after that
- Unused paid-plan credits freeze (become unusable) on Free rather than being deleted — they're restored if you upgrade again
- Downgrading brings back Free-plan limits: public projects, no new custom domains, and the 'Edit with Lovable' badge on published apps
Before you start
- An active Lovable paid subscription (Pro, Business, or Enterprise)
- Access to your project's GitHub sync or code download, ideally set up before cancelling
- Knowledge of whether you subscribed directly on lovable.dev or through the iOS App Store
How to fix it
Export or back up your code before you cancel
This is the step people skip and regret — do it before touching billing settings
Before cancelling anything, make sure your project's code is safe outside of relying on your paid-plan access. If you haven't already, connect the project to GitHub (Settings then Connectors then GitHub) so you have a full version-controlled copy independent of your Lovable plan, or download the codebase if you're on a plan that supports it. This matters because while cancelling doesn't delete your project, some workflows (like connecting new integrations or editing private projects) depend on paid-tier access you're about to lose.
Expected result: A GitHub-synced or downloaded copy of your code that doesn't depend on your Lovable plan tier.
Cancel through Settings then Plans & credit usage
This is the one official path — there's no other menu or support-ticket-only route for standard cancellation
In your Lovable workspace, go to Settings, then Plans & credit usage, then click Manage, then select Downgrade to free. Confirm the downgrade when prompted. If you subscribed through the iOS App Store instead of directly on lovable.dev, your billing shows as "Managed by App Store" and you need to cancel through Apple's subscription settings instead, not through Lovable's own billing page. If you're on a Business or Enterprise workspace with multiple members, only a workspace owner or admin typically has access to this billing flow, so check your role first if the option isn't showing.
Expected result: Your account is scheduled to downgrade to Free at the end of the current billing period, with a confirmation shown in your plan settings.
Know exactly what changes once the downgrade takes effect
Understanding this ahead of time prevents surprises about live apps and remaining credits
Once the current billing period ends and you're moved to Free: published apps stay live and reachable, but stop receiving updates from further edits until you're on a paid plan again. Unused paid-plan credits freeze rather than disappear. Existing custom domains you already connected keep working, but you can't add new ones. The 'Edit with Lovable' badge reappears on published apps. Private projects created on a paid plan either need to be made public or become inaccessible to edit until you upgrade again — they aren't deleted.
Expected result: No surprises after downgrade — your published app keeps running, your credits are frozen (not lost), and you know which limits are back.
Request a refund only if you have a genuine case, and email support directly
Refunds are non-refundable by default per the terms, but Lovable does review edge cases
Per Lovable's Terms of Service, subscription fees and prepaid credits are non-refundable except where required by law — credits can't be redeemed for cash either. In practice, Lovable evaluates refund requests case by case, for example if you forgot to cancel before a renewal and used little to none of that billing cycle. If that applies to you, email support@lovable.dev directly with your account details and a clear, honest explanation rather than expecting an automatic refund.
Expected result: A refund request submitted through the right channel, with realistic expectations about approval odds.
Delete your project or account only if you actually want that — it's separate from cancelling
Cancelling a subscription and deleting your data are two different, deliberate actions in Lovable
If you want to fully remove a project rather than just downgrade, go to that project's settings and delete it — this is permanent and cannot be undone, so make sure you've exported the code first. To delete your entire account, go to Settings then Your Account; this is also permanent but can be reversed within 30 days if you change your mind. If you're downgrading for cost reasons but might want to come back, skip both of these — a plain downgrade to Free preserves your projects and frozen credits without deleting anything, and if you later decide you need help getting a project production-ready before walking away entirely, RapidDev can review it first.
Expected result: You've made a deliberate choice between downgrading (reversible, preserves everything) and deleting (permanent, only if intended).
Best practices to prevent this
- Always sync to GitHub or download your code before cancelling — don't rely on plan access you're about to lose
- Cancel a few days before your renewal date, not on the exact day, to avoid an accidental extra billing cycle
- Remember frozen credits aren't lost — factor that in if you're considering upgrading again later
- If you subscribed via the iOS App Store, cancel through Apple's settings, not Lovable's billing page
- Don't confuse downgrading (safe, reversible) with deleting a project or account (permanent) — they're separate actions
- Email support@lovable.dev directly for refund edge cases rather than expecting an automatic refund on prepaid credits
Still stuck?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel my Lovable subscription?
Go to Settings then Plans & credit usage then Manage then Downgrade to free. There's no separate cancel button — cancelling a paid plan is a downgrade to Free, effective at the end of your current billing period.
What happens to my projects after I cancel Lovable?
Nothing gets deleted. Published apps stay live but stop receiving further edits until you're on a paid plan again. Private projects created on a paid plan need to go public or become uneditable until you upgrade. Your projects themselves remain intact.
Do I lose my remaining Lovable credits if I cancel?
No, they freeze rather than disappear. Unused paid-plan credits become unusable while you're on Free, but they're still there and become usable again if you upgrade later. Top-up and bonus credits stay usable until their own expiry regardless of plan tier.
Can I get a refund after cancelling Lovable?
Subscription fees and prepaid credits are non-refundable by default per Lovable's Terms of Service. In practice, Lovable reviews refund requests case by case — for example, if you forgot to cancel before a renewal and barely used that billing cycle. Email support@lovable.dev with your case.
Should I export my code before cancelling Lovable?
Yes, always. Connect to GitHub or download your codebase before cancelling so you have a copy independent of your Lovable plan access, even though cancelling itself doesn't delete your project.
How do I cancel a Lovable subscription I bought through the iOS App Store?
You can't cancel it from Lovable's own billing page — it shows as "Managed by App Store" and you need to cancel through your Apple ID subscription settings instead.
Is downgrading the same as deleting my Lovable account?
No. Downgrading to Free preserves your projects and freezes unused credits; it's fully reversible by upgrading again. Deleting an account or project (via Settings then Your Account, or per-project settings) is a separate, permanent action — if you're unsure which you want, or need a project stabilized before you walk away, RapidDev can review it and tell you honestly what state it's in first.
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