The Information subscription price (October 2026) and how to cancel
In the US (as of 2026-10-18), The Information lists Annual $399/user (renews at $499), Pro $749/user first year (renews at $999), and a Basic cadence about $39 every four weeks — Confirm pricing Help. Web: Account Profile → cancel; app purchases cancel in Apple/Google (Cancel Help).
Cancel anytime; access continues through the paid period. Auto-renew stays on unless you cancel before renewal.
Upgrade paths (monthly → annual → Pro) live in account settings — Confirm before canceling if you meant to downgrade.
Who bills you
| Who bills you | Where to cancel | Official help |
|---|---|---|
| theinformation.com Account Profile | Cancel subscription | Cancel Help |
| Apple / Google | Store Subscriptions | App purchase path |
Current prices
| Plan | Price (US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | $399 (renews $499) | Per user |
| Pro | $749 (renews $999) | First-year discount class |
| Basic | Confirm ~$39/4 wks |
How to cancel The Information
Website subscription
- Sign in at theinformation.com.
- Open Account Profile / subscription settings.
- Choose Cancel and confirm.
iPhone / iPad
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Tap The Information.
- Tap Cancel Subscription (or Cancel Free Trial), then confirm.
- Only use the iPhone steps if you subscribed through the App Store (the charge on your statement says APPLE.COM/BILL).
Android
- Open the Google Play Store app and tap your profile icon (top right).
- Tap Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
- Select The Information.
- Tap Cancel subscription, pick a reason and confirm.
- Only use the Android steps if you pay through Google Play (the charge says GOOGLE *service name).
How to confirm it worked
You're done when:
- Account / store shows canceled / ending.
- No renewal at the higher renew price.
Source: The Information Help — Change or cancel subscription.
Common problems
- Only stopped email. Subscription may renew.
- Missed renew-price jump ($399→$499 / $749→$999).
- Canceled wrong store.
- Confused Axios / BI / Stratechery invoice.
What we checked
Checked October 18, 2026: The Information pricing + cancel Help.
Renew prices
First-year discounts renew higher — calendar the date.
App vs web
Cancel where you are billed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Annual?
$399 then renews $499 — Confirm.
How much is Pro?
$749 then renews $999 — Confirm.
How do I cancel?
Account Profile, or Apple/Google Subscriptions.
Keep access after cancel?
Through the paid period — Confirm.