Is there a free version of Brilliant?

Yes. Brilliant offers a limited free tier that gives you access to one daily challenge and the first few lessons in any course. Cancelling Premium downgrades you to this free tier automatically.

Will I lose my progress if I cancel?

Your account, course progress, and streak data are saved even after cancelling. When you resubscribe, you can pick up exactly where you left off.

Does Brilliant offer student discounts?

Yes. Brilliant offers a 20% student discount. If you're a student and weren't using the discount, contact support — you may be able to retroactively apply it or get a discounted renewal.

How to Cancel Brilliant (2026)

Brilliant plans start from $24.99/month. Follow our 5-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 5 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: March 2026

from $24.99/month

EasyYou save $161.88/year by cancelling

Estimated Time:5 minutes

Cancel Method:Website

Log in to Brilliant

Go to brilliant.org and sign in to your account.

Open Account Settings

Click your profile picture in the upper-right corner and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.

Navigate to Subscription

In Settings, click on the "Premium" or "Subscription" tab to view your current plan details and renewal date.

Cancel subscription

Click "Cancel Subscription" and follow the prompts. Brilliant will show you a summary of what you will lose access to upon cancellation.

Confirm cancellation

Confirm your cancellation by clicking the final "Cancel Subscription" button. A confirmation email will be sent to your registered address.

Retention Tips

We hate to see a curious mind leave! Brilliant is built for people who want to genuinely understand math, science, and computer science — not just memorize facts. If cost is a concern, we do offer an annual plan at a significant discount versus monthly, and student discounts are available. You've been building real problem-solving skills. Would a discounted plan help you continue?