How to Cancel Your DISCO Subscription (And What to Do Next)
The honest version
If you're here, you've probably already decided to cancel DISCO. You don't need a sales pitch. You need a clean exit and a clear path to whatever comes next.
This is the step-by-step guide for canceling your DISCO.ac subscription, exporting your catalog so you don't lose anything, and (if you want) switching to a cheaper alternative.
Before you cancel: export your catalog
The single most important step. If you cancel DISCO before exporting, you risk losing access to your share links, contacts, and metadata.
Step 1: Export your metadata as CSV
In DISCO, navigate to your catalog/library settings. Look for an "Export" or "Download CSV" option (DISCO's exact UI changes between updates). Export everything — title, artist, BPM, key, mood, tags, writers, publishers, ISRC, descriptions, and any custom fields.
Step 2: Download your audio files
If you uploaded master files to DISCO and only have those copies, download them all before canceling. DISCO allows bulk download but it can take time for large catalogs (hours to days for thousands of tracks).
If your master files live elsewhere (your hard drive, a cloud backup), you can skip this step — DISCO's copies are duplicates.
Step 3: Save your share link history
DISCO doesn't guarantee your old share URLs will resolve after cancellation. If you've sent supervisors links pointing to disco.ac/yourname/playlist, those links will likely break. Document any active share links your contacts may revisit, so you can rebuild them on a new platform with new URLs.
Step 4: Export your contacts
If you've built a contacts list inside DISCO (supervisors, A&Rs, label reps), export that too. Look for "Contacts → Export" in your settings.
Step-by-step: how to cancel DISCO
DISCO's exact cancellation flow varies by plan and changes over time. Here's the typical path:
From the web app
1. Log into your DISCO.ac account 2. Click your profile icon (top-right, usually) 3. Go to Settings or Account Settings 4. Find the Billing or Subscription section 5. Click Cancel Subscription or Manage Plan → Cancel 6. Confirm the cancellation when prompted 7. Save the confirmation email DISCO sends — you'll need it for any disputes
If you can't find the cancel button
Some DISCO plans require contacting support directly to cancel. If you don't see a self-service cancel option:
1. Email support@disco.ac with subject "Cancel subscription" 2. Include your account email and the reason (optional but useful for their records) 3. Request confirmation in writing 4. Follow up after 3 business days if you haven't received a response
If you're on an annual plan
Annual DISCO subscriptions don't typically refund pro-rata when canceled mid-term. You'll keep access until the end of your billing period, then your account converts to read-only or gets archived. Plan your migration timeline accordingly.
What happens after you cancel
| Timeline | What happens |
|---|---|
| Immediately | Subscription marked as canceled. Account stays active until billing period ends. |
| End of billing period | Account becomes read-only. You can view but not edit. |
| ~30 days post-period | Some features may stop working (notably share links). |
| ~90 days post-period | DISCO may delete inactive account data per their retention policy. |
Important: Active share links you sent to supervisors before canceling may stop working when the account becomes read-only. Recipients who had bookmarked your DISCO URLs will see broken links. Plan for this.
Where to go after canceling DISCO
If you canceled because DISCO felt too expensive for your stage of career, you have four real alternatives:
1. DropCue (most popular DISCO replacement)
Same workflow, half the cost, EPK + AI bundled in.
- Starter: $5/mo annual (500 tracks) — for solo composers
- Pro: $15/mo (1,000 tracks) up to $50/mo (20,000 tracks) — for working pros and libraries
- Migration: CSV import, drag-and-drop audio upload, under an hour
2. Reelcrafter
Closest direct DISCO analog. $25/mo. No AI features. Mature, industry-trusted, but more expensive than DropCue.
Compare DropCue vs. Reelcrafter →
3. Songbox
Solo-artist friendly. $9-29/mo. Lighter feature set, doesn't scale to 5,000+ tracks as well.
4. Bridge.audio
Collaboration-focused. Free tier + paid plans from $13/mo. Newer platform.
For the full landscape, see DISCO alternatives in 2026.
How to switch from DISCO to DropCue (the fast path)
If DropCue is your destination, here's the migration timeline most working pros follow:
Day 1 (morning): Export DISCO catalog (CSV + audio files) Day 1 (afternoon): Sign up for DropCue 7-day free trial. Drag-and-drop audio upload starts; CSV import maps your metadata in minutes. Day 2: Rebuild your 5-10 most-used playlists in DropCue. Re-share those URLs to your existing supervisor contacts. Day 3: Spot-check a sample of tracks to confirm metadata transferred correctly. Update any fields that didn't map cleanly. Day 4-7: Use the rest of the free trial to verify the workflow matches what you need. Add your video reel, build your EPK, configure your contacts CRM. Day 7: If you're happy with DropCue, pick a plan. If not, cancel before the trial ends — no charge.
We have a step-by-step migration guide at DISCO to DropCue migration.
Cancel DISCO FAQ
Can I get a refund if I cancel DISCO mid-cycle?
DISCO's standard policy is no refunds for partial billing periods. Annual plans typically run to the end of the period (you keep access until then). Monthly plans cancel at the next billing date. Always confirm current refund policy with DISCO support before canceling, especially if you're unhappy with the service.
Will my DISCO share links keep working after I cancel?
Probably not. Once your account becomes read-only or archived (typically 30-90 days post-cancellation), share links pointing to your DISCO URLs may stop resolving. Recipients who bookmarked your links will see errors. Migrate to a new platform and re-share the new URLs to your contacts before that cutoff.
How long does it take to cancel DISCO?
Self-service cancellation through the web app takes about 2 minutes. If you need to email support to cancel (some plans require this), expect 1-3 business days for confirmation.
Can I export my DISCO contacts before canceling?
Yes. In Settings → Contacts, look for an Export option. If your plan doesn't include native export, contact support@disco.ac and request a contacts export — they typically provide it.
What's the cheapest DISCO alternative?
DropCue at $5/mo annual (Starter) is roughly 1/6 the cost of DISCO Pro. Songbox at $9/mo is also cheaper. Reelcrafter at $25/mo is similar to DISCO pricing.
Should I cancel DISCO if I'm not actively pitching right now?
If you're on a low-tier plan ($5-15/mo), maintaining DISCO during slow periods costs less than the migration time. If you're on Pro ($30+/mo), canceling and migrating to a cheaper alternative pays for itself in 1-2 months.
Can I keep my DISCO catalog as a read-only archive?
Once canceled, DISCO accounts typically become read-only for a limited period before being archived. If you want a permanent archive, export your catalog (CSV + audio) and store it on your own drive or cloud backup before the read-only period ends.
What to do before you hit cancel
Use this checklist:
- [ ] Export your full catalog metadata as CSV
- [ ] Download all audio files (if DISCO has the only copies)
- [ ] Export your contacts list
- [ ] Document any active share links you've sent supervisors
- [ ] Sign up for your replacement platform's free trial
- [ ] Verify the migration works on a sample of 10-20 tracks before committing
- [ ] Pick a billing-period boundary to schedule the cancellation
- [ ] Keep DISCO's confirmation email when you cancel
Most working composers complete this checklist in 2-3 hours total, then have a clean exit and a working alternative within a week.