Monthly Subscription Audit Checklist
Streaming services, apps, and memberships add up quickly. Use this checklist to review all your subscriptions, cancel what you don’t use, and lower your monthly bills.
Use this template
Start a subscription audit checklist from this template, then add your specific services and billing dates.
Track which subscriptions to keep, cancel, or downgrade. Save your audit with Pro and repeat it every month or quarter.
Subscription Audit Checklist Preview
Here’s a sample of what your subscription audit checklist might include. Customize it for your bank accounts, credit cards, and app store charges.
Find all subscriptions
- • Review last 1–3 months of bank and card statements
- • Check app store subscriptions (Apple, Google, etc.)
- • List streaming, cloud storage, and software tools
- • Note billing frequency and next renewal dates
Decide what to keep
- • Mark subscriptions you use often and value
- • Flag services to downgrade or cancel
- • Set reminders to cancel free trials in time
Why a subscription audit checklist matters
Subscriptions are easy to start and easy to forget. A monthly or quarterly review helps you cancel what you don’t use, avoid surprise renewals, and align your spending with what you actually value.
Subscription Audit FAQ
How often should I audit my subscriptions?
Many people do a quick review every month and a deeper audit every 3–6 months.
Should I track annual subscriptions too?
Yes. Add annual services to your checklist and set a reminder before each renewal date so you can decide whether to keep or cancel.
Ready to clean up your recurring charges?
Start with this subscription audit template, then add your real services and billing dates.
About this template
This checklist is designed to help you quickly see where subscription money is going each month. Edit it in NeedChecklist to match your accounts and habits.
Save, edit & export with Pro
- Save your audit history
- Reuse the checklist each month
- Export as a PDF for budgeting reviews