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Exit Survey

A cancellation-flow survey that appears when a user initiates account deletion or subscription cancellation. It captures the specific reason for leaving and, where appropriate, offers alternatives to cancellation — such as a plan downgrade, a pause, or a discount.

When to Use This Template

Trigger this survey when a user clicks "Cancel Subscription," "Delete Account," or "Downgrade to Free" in the billing or account settings. Show it before the cancellation is finalized so there is an opportunity to retain the user.

Template Breakdown

1

Acknowledge the intent

Open with an empathetic message: "We're sorry to see you go. Before you cancel, could you share why? Your feedback helps us improve." Avoid guilt-tripping or making the user feel bad.

2

Ask the primary reason for leaving

Present a multiple-choice list of common cancellation reasons: "Too expensive," "Not using it enough," "Missing features I need," "Switching to a competitor," "Poor experience," "Other." Allow only one primary selection.

3

Gather additional detail

Based on the selected reason, show a targeted follow-up. For "Too expensive," ask about budget. For "Switching to competitor," ask which one. For "Missing features," ask which feature would have kept them.

4

Offer an alternative

Present a contextual retention offer: a plan downgrade, a subscription pause (1-3 months), a discount, or a call with a product expert. The offer should match the stated reason for leaving.

5

Confirm or cancel

Show two clear buttons: "Proceed with Cancellation" and "Keep My Account." If the user proceeds, process the cancellation gracefully, confirm the effective date, and explain data retention policies.

Best Practices

  • Never make cancellation intentionally difficult — a frustrated user who cannot cancel will leave negative reviews.
  • Analyze exit survey data monthly to identify the most common churn reasons and feed them into the product roadmap.
  • Track the save rate (users who started cancellation but kept their account) as a key retention metric.
  • Follow up with canceled users 30 days later with a "We miss you" email and a re-activation incentive.
  • Ensure the exit survey is fast — 3 screens maximum — so users do not abandon it in frustration.

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