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Quick answer

The Coursera Plus free trial runs 7 days, then bills $59.00/month. A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is easy - about 4 minutes. Our take: Use the week to finish a free certificate sprint; cancel before day 7.

Last verified: August 2, 2026

Our take

Use the week to finish a free certificate sprint; cancel before day 7. Annual auto-renew of $399 is the danger. (7-day free trial)

The honest data

By the numbers

Trial length
7 days
Price after
$59.00 / mo
Card required
Yes
Cancellation
Easy
Time to cancel
~4 min

Cancellation guide

How to cancel Coursera Plus

Documented · ~4 min

  1. 01

    Go to coursera.org and sign in with the account that holds the subscription.

  2. 02

    Click your profile icon, choose My Purchases, then open the Manage Subscriptions tab.

  3. 03

    Click Cancel next to Coursera Plus and follow the prompts to confirm.

  4. 04

    Access continues until the end of the current paid period; a full refund is available if you cancel within 14 days of the original payment.

  5. 05

    If you subscribed through the App Store, Google Play, or a university program, cancel through that provider instead. Watch for the confirmation email.

Full guide: how to cancel Coursera Plus

Coursera Plus free trial - frequently asked

Is the Coursera Plus free trial really free?
Yes - the Coursera Plus free trial is free for 7 days. A credit card is required, so it renews at $59.00/month unless you cancel first.
How much does Coursera Plus cost after the trial?
After the free trial, Coursera Plus costs $59.00 per month.
How do I cancel Coursera Plus?
To cancel Coursera Plus: 1. Go to coursera.org and sign in with the account that holds the subscription; 2. Click your profile icon, choose My Purchases, then open the Manage Subscriptions tab; 3. Click Cancel next to Coursera Plus and follow the prompts to confirm; 4. Access continues until the end of the current paid period; a full refund is available if you cancel within 14 days of the original payment; 5. If you subscribed through the App Store, Google Play, or a university program, cancel through that provider instead. Watch for the confirmation email. It takes about 4 minutes and is rated easy to cancel.
Do I need a credit card for the Coursera Plus trial?
Yes - Coursera Plus requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note the renewal date - day 7 - if you only want the trial.

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