How to cancel Visme in canada: protect your data and stop charges fast
Understanding Visme and why canadian users cancel
Visme is a cloud-based design platform that enables you to create presentations, infographics, reports, social media graphics and other visual content without professional design training. The service operates on a freemium model: you can use the Basic plan indefinitely at no cost, or upgrade to Starter or Pro tiers for expanded storage, premium templates, advanced export formats and team collaboration features.
You may decide to cancel Visme for several reasons: you found a more affordable competitor, your project is complete, your team migrated to another tool, or the monthly subscription no longer aligns with your budget. Whatever your situation, Yafee specializes in helping Canadian users navigate cancellation cleanly, recover their work, and understand their consumer rights under Canadian law.
Common reasons canadian users cancel Visme
Many users cancel after completing a specific design project and no longer require ongoing access. Others downgrade or leave because they discovered more affordable alternatives such as Canva or Adobe Express. Some users find the interface does not match their workflow, or they realize the paid plan's cost outweighs the features they actually use each month.
If cost is your primary concern, consider downgrading to the free Basic plan first. You retain your account, your projects remain accessible, and you can return to a paid subscription later without losing your work history. Yafee recommends this approach if you expect to use Visme for future projects.
What happens to your account and projects after cancellation
When you cancel, your access to paid features ends at the conclusion of your current billing cycle. Your existing projects remain stored on your account for a limited period, but you lose the ability to download them in premium formats (such as PPTX or video) if you revert to the free plan. You must export and save your work before cancellation takes effect.
Visme pricing in canada: what you are currently paying
Review your current plan and billing cycle before you cancel, so you understand what charges will stop and what you will lose access to.
| Plan |
Price (CAD) |
Billing cycle |
Key features |
| Basic (Free) |
$0.00 |
No charge |
500 MB storage, 10 AI credits per month, core templates |
| Starter (Monthly) |
$39.15 |
Monthly |
Unlimited projects, JPG/PNG/PDF downloads, 1 GB storage, full template library |
| Starter (Yearly) |
$198.72 (billed once) |
Annually |
Same as monthly ($16.54 equivalent per month) |
| Pro (Monthly) |
$79.65 |
Monthly |
PPTX downloads, brand kit, workflows, 5 GB storage, team tools |
| Pro (Yearly) |
$400.92 (billed once) |
Annually |
Same as monthly ($33.41 equivalent per month) |
| Team (Custom) |
Contact sales |
Custom |
Multiple seats, advanced collaboration, integrations |
Refunds and early cancellation policy for yearly subscribers
Visme does not issue refunds if you cancel a yearly plan before the 12 months are complete. If you subscribed to an annual plan and now wish to cancel, you will forfeit the unused portion of your payment. This restriction is a standard term in Visme's subscription agreement and applies universally to all subscribers in Canada.
If you are on a monthly plan, you will incur no further charges after you submit your cancellation request. Your access to paid features continues until the end of your current billing month, after which you automatically downgrade to the free Basic plan.
Your consumer rights under canadian law
In Canada, your subscription rights are governed by the Competition Act (federal framework) and provincial consumer protection legislation, including Ontario's Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and British Columbia's Consumer Protection Act. These laws require that companies provide you with a clear, accessible cancellation mechanism within the same medium through which you subscribed.
Your legal position as a canadian Visme subscriber
You have the right to cancel your subscription without penalty at any time, provided you follow the cancellation method Visme stipulates in its terms of service. If Visme fails to provide a working cancellation link, live chat support, or email contact method on its platform, this constitutes a breach of your consumer protection rights. Furthermore, if Visme misrepresents the terms of early termination or continues to charge you after you cancel, you may file a complaint with your provincial consumer protection authority.
The Competition Act protects you from false or misleading advertising about subscription terms. If Visme advertises "cancel anytime" but imposes hidden fees or delays cancellation unnecessarily, this violates federal consumer law. Yafee advises you to document all your cancellation attempts and communication with Visme, as this evidence strengthens any complaint you lodge with Consumer Protection BC, ServiceOntario, or other provincial regulators.
Escalation routes if Visme refuses to cancel
If Visme does not process your cancellation request or continues to charge you after you cancel, contact your provincial consumer protection authority. In British Columbia, file a complaint with Consumer Protection BC. In Ontario, escalate to ServiceOntario's Consumer Protection Act branch. For other provinces, contact your provincial consumer affairs ministry directly.
You may also dispute charges through your credit card issuer or bank by initiating a chargeback. Request that your financial institution reverse the unauthorized charges and place a note in your file that you attempted to cancel the subscription. This avenue protects you if Visme ignores your cancellation requests.
Step-by-step cancellation process for Visme
The method you use to cancel depends on where you subscribed: directly on Visme's website, via Apple App Store, or through Google Play if you use the mobile app.
Cancel your Visme subscription directly on the website
If you subscribed through Visme's website with a credit card or PayPal account, follow these steps to cancel:
- Log in to your Visme account on the main website (visme.co or your regional domain).
- Use the email address and password associated with your subscription.
- If you have forgotten your password, click "Forgot password" and follow the recovery email.
- Navigate to your account settings.
- Click your profile icon or avatar in the top-right corner of the dashboard.
- Select "Account settings" or "Billing" from the dropdown menu.
- Locate the "Billing" or "Subscription" section.
- This section displays your current plan, next billing date, and payment method.
- Find the "Cancel subscription" or "Cancel plan" button.
- This button is typically located near your plan name or under a "Manage subscription" heading.
- Click it to initiate the cancellation workflow.
- Review Visme's exit survey or confirmation prompt.
- Visme may ask why you are cancelling. Provide honest feedback if you wish; this step is optional.
- Confirm that you understand you will lose access to paid features at the end of your billing cycle.
- Confirm your cancellation.
- Click "Confirm cancellation" or "Yes, cancel my subscription" on the final screen.
- You will receive a confirmation email at the address on file within 5 to 10 minutes.
Cancel a Visme subscription purchased via apple app store
If you subscribed to Visme through the Apple App Store on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you must cancel through Apple's subscription management system, not within the Visme app itself:
- Open the Settings app on your Apple device.
- On iPhone or iPad: tap "Settings" on your home screen.
- On Mac: click the Apple menu and select "System Settings."
- Navigate to your Apple ID account.
- Tap your name at the top of the Settings screen (iPhone/iPad) or select your account name in System Settings (Mac).
- Select "Subscriptions" from the menu.
- This lists all active subscriptions associated with your Apple ID.
- Find Visme in the subscriptions list and tap it.
- Apple displays the renewal date and the current price.
- Tap "Cancel subscription" or "Edit subscription."
- Follow Apple's prompts to confirm cancellation.
- Apple will send you a confirmation email once the cancellation is processed.
Cancel a Visme subscription purchased via google play
If you subscribed through the Google Play Store on an Android device, cancel using Google's subscription management portal:
- Visit the Google Play website (play.google.com) on any web browser or open the Google Play app on your Android device.
- If using the app: tap the profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Navigate to "Payments and subscriptions."
- Select "Subscriptions" from the menu.
- Find Visme in your active subscriptions list.
- Tap or click on the Visme subscription entry.
- Select "Cancel subscription" or "Manage."
- Review the renewal date and cancellation terms.
- Confirm your cancellation.
- Google will send a confirmation email once the subscription is cancelled.
- You retain access to paid features until the end of your current billing cycle.
Contact Visme support if the self-service cancellation method fails
If the cancellation button is missing, broken, or unresponsive in your account settings, contact Visme's support team directly:
- Visit Visme's support page or help centre.
- Look for a "Contact us," "Help," or "Support" link on the Visme website.
- Submit a cancellation request via live chat, email, or support ticket.
- Specify that you wish to cancel your subscription immediately.
- Include your account email address and the date your subscription renews.
- Mention that you are a Canadian customer so support prioritizes your request.
- Request written confirmation of your cancellation.
- Ask support to send you an email confirmation that your subscription has been cancelled.
- Save this email as proof in case you need to dispute charges later.
- Follow up if you do not receive a response within 2 business days.
- If Visme support does not acknowledge your cancellation request, document the date and method of your contact attempt.
- Then escalate to your provincial consumer protection authority or credit card issuer, as described above.
What to do before you cancel: save and export your work
After you cancel, your access to advanced export formats ends immediately. You must download and save your projects before your cancellation takes effect.
Export your Visme projects before cancellation
Log in to your Visme account and open each project you wish to keep. Download each project in the format you need: PDF, PNG, JPG, or video (if you are on the Pro plan). Save these files to your computer or cloud storage (such as Google Drive or OneDrive) in a separate folder labeled "Visme Exports" with today's date. This ensures you retain your work even if your account is deleted or access is suspended.
Back up your brand kit and templates (Pro users)
If you have created a brand kit or custom templates on the Pro plan, these revert to view-only after you downgrade. Export any custom templates or brand guidelines as PDF files before you cancel. Screenshot your brand kit colors, fonts, and logos as a backup record.
What happens after you cancel Visme
Cancellation is not immediate; your paid access ends at the close of your current billing cycle, not the moment you click "confirm."
Timeline after you submit your cancellation request
You receive a cancellation confirmation email within 5 to 10 minutes of submitting your request. Your paid features remain active until the end of your current billing month. After that date, you automatically transition to the free Basic plan (500 MB storage, 10 AI credits per month, core templates). Your projects stay in your account indefinitely, but you can only edit and download them using the tools available on the free tier.
Verify that charges have stopped
Monitor your credit card or bank account for 30 days after your billing cycle ends to confirm that Visme has stopped charging you. If you see a charge appear after your cancellation date, contact Yafee or your bank immediately to dispute the transaction. Canadian law requires companies to honour cancellation requests within one billing cycle, so any charge after that point is unauthorized.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling Visme
Cancellation is straightforward if you follow the correct process; the mistakes listed here are preventable with careful attention.
Do not rely on deleting the Visme app as cancellation
Uninstalling the Visme app from your phone does not cancel your subscription or stop charges. Your subscription remains active on Visme's servers. You must formally cancel through Visme's account settings, the Apple App Store, or Google Play, as described above.
Do not assume a refund for yearly plans is automatic
Visme does not refund unused months on annual subscriptions. If you paid $198.72 for a yearly Starter plan and cancel after three months, you forfeit the remaining nine months' value. Read Visme's refund policy before you upgrade to an annual plan; if you are uncertain about long-term commitment, pay monthly instead.
Do not ignore the confirmation email
Visme sends a cancellation confirmation email after you cancel. Save this email as proof. If Visme continues to charge you after the cancellation date, you will need this confirmation to dispute the charges with your bank or file a complaint with your provincial consumer authority.
Do not cancel without exporting your projects
Once you revert to the free plan, you can only download your projects in basic formats (PNG, JPG, PDF). You lose access to advanced exports such as PPTX or video downloads. Export all your work before you cancel so you can edit it later in other tools if needed.
Comparing your options: cancel, downgrade, or pause
Before you finalize cancellation, consider whether downgrading or pausing your subscription better serves your needs.
| Option |
Cost (CAD) |
What you keep |
Best for |
| Downgrade to Basic (Free) |
$0.00 |
Account, projects, 500 MB storage |
You may use Visme again in future |
| Switch to monthly Starter |
$39.15 per month |
Unlimited projects, 1 GB storage, full templates |
You want lower cost and flexibility |
| Switch to monthly Pro |
$79.65 per month |
PPTX downloads, brand kit, 5 GB storage |
You use advanced features but want to stop annual commitment |
| Cancel entirely |
$0.00 |
Access to free Basic plan only |
You have moved to another design tool permanently |
| Pause (contact support) |
Varies |
Account frozen, no charges |
You need a temporary break but may return |
Your next steps: confirm cancellation and protect yourself
Yafee has helped thousands of Canadian consumers cancel their subscriptions cleanly and recover their data. Follow this checklist to ensure your cancellation is complete and your financial information is protected.
Cancellation confirmation checklist
- Log in to your Visme account and confirm your plan now shows "Basic (Free)" or that you are no longer subscribed.
- Check your email for the cancellation confirmation message from Visme.
- Save the confirmation email to a folder labeled "Visme Cancellation" for your records.
- Export all projects you wish to keep and save them to your computer or cloud storage.
- Monitor your credit card or bank statement for 30 days to confirm no further charges appear.
- If a charge does appear, contact your bank immediately and provide the cancellation confirmation email as evidence.
- Document the date and method of your cancellation (website, Apple, or Google Play) in a text file for future reference.
If Visme continues to charge you after cancellation
Contact your credit card issuer or bank and file a dispute. Provide your cancellation confirmation email and screenshots of your account settings showing the free plan as active. Request that your bank reverse all unauthorized charges dating back to your cancellation date. Simultaneously, file a complaint with Consumer Protection BC (if you are in British Columbia), ServiceOntario (if you are in Ontario), or your provincial consumer protection authority. Yafee recommends keeping records of all communication with Visme and your financial institution.
Cancelling Visme in Canada is straightforward when you use the correct method for your subscription type. Whether you subscribed on Visme's website, Apple App Store, or Google Play, the cancellation button or menu option is accessible and free to use. Save your work, confirm the cancellation in writing, and monitor your account for unauthorized charges. Yafee remains your resource for navigating subscription cancellations across Canada; visit our site for guides to cancelling other SaaS services and protecting your consumer rights under Canadian law.