Free subscription boxes? Heck yes! — New to subscription boxes or just looking to treat yo’self with some freebies? Then this list of free (and cheap!) subscription boxes is for you!
Below you’ll find all of the best subscriptions that offer free trials, free samples, “first month free” deals, or have savings so good you’d be crazy to pass up. Head’s up: Since these are subscription boxes, you’ll need to cancel once you get your first box to avoid additional monthly charges (unless you decide to keep the subscription).
Oh, and don’t forget to bookmark this page, as it’s regularly updated with the latest free (and cheap!) subscription boxes!
Note: ♥ = Awesome deal, don’t miss out!
Last updated: 4/18/2018
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List of FREE Subscription Boxes
♥ Gwynnie Bee
FREE 30-day trial
Gwynnie Bee is a clothing rental subscription box without the commitment: Rent dresses, tops, jeans, and more from thousands of trendy designer brands in sizes 10–32. Free shipping and exchanges!
- Get a FREE 30-day trial! No coupon needed.
♥ Naturebox
FREE trial box
- Get a FREE Naturebox trial box when you use this link! (No coupon code needed; just pay shipping.) — Snacks include Big Island Pineapple, Mocha Almond Bar, Whole Wheat Vanilla Animal Cookies, and Sour Cream & Onion Straws.
♥ Julep
FREE “Build Your Own Beauty Box” with new subscription
- Build Your Own FREE Beauty Box when you sign up for their monthly subscription! — Just use coupon code “JUST4YOU” at checkout.
♥ Julep
FREE 5-piece K-Beauty box ($114 value!) with new subscription
Julep is a monthly subscription box for nail polish and other beauty products. Their polishes are great quality and come in a TON of fun colors. They allow you to customize your box as much as you want, as well as skip a month or send your box to a friend whenever you choose.
- Get a FREE 5-Piece K-Beauty box ($114 value) with any new subscription with coupon code FRESHGIFT.
♥ Graze
First box FREE
Graze is an affordable snack subscription that you can have delivered right to your home or workplace for just $11.99 per box (shipping included).
- Get your first box for FREE. No coupon code needed.
♥ Panna Cooking
Free 30-day trial
Panna Cooking is an online subscription service that offers step-by-step video recipes from master chefs.
- Get a FREE 30-day trial – no coupon code needed!
♥ Nadine West
Try it for FREE with shipping fees waived
Nadine West is a clothing subscription that provides customers with personalized stylish items, free of charge. They send you items based on your profile, which you can try on, return what you didn’t love, and pay only for the items you keep.
- Try Nadine West for FREE with shipping charges waived — just use coupon code NADINE at checkout.
♥ Book of the Month
Get your first month FREE
Book of the Month (BOTM) is a subscription that sends you a new hardcover book as chosen by a panel of judges every month. You’ll be given a choice between five different book selections which will be revealed on their site on the first of the month. The books will include a broad range of genres and offer a mix of both fiction and nonfiction titles.
- Get your first month for FREE (regularly $14.99) with coupon code “YESPLZ“.
♥ Epic!
FREE 30-day trial
The only kids’ eBook subscription service that offers thousands of high-quality books from well known publishers like HarperCollins, National Geographic and others.
- FREE 30-day trial. No coupon code needed.
♥ Everyday Happy
FREE Diapers, Wipes, & Baby Essential Trials
EverydayHappy is a subscription service that sends you a monthly bundle of eco-friendly baby and/or family essentials. They offer non-toxic, 100% natural diapers, wipes, body wash, diaper cream, and more.
- Get a FREE trial of EverydayHappy Diapers & Wipes AND Baby Essentials for just the cost of shipping (it varies, but mine was only $5.95 to NY). You can see my review of the free trials here.
QualityHealth Free Winter Samples
Free samples!
♥ Urthbox
Buy one box get one FREE
Urthbox is a subscription box focusing on non-GMO, organic and all natural snacks. Every month they’ll send you full size products from trustworthy brands perfect for your home, personal life or the office. Classic, Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Diet options are available. Plans are as low as $12.99/month.
- Buy one box, get one FREE! — No coupon coded needed, just use this link to activate the offer!
♥ LOLA
First box FREE
100% cotton tampons with plastic applicators delivered directly to your door each month.
- Get your first box FREE with coupon code FREEBOX.
♥ ABC Mouse
FREE for 30 days
ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy is the leading online early education curriculum for parents, preschools and kindergartens in the United States and Canada. They offer more than 2,000 books, games, songs, puzzles, and art activities, each with specific learning objectives in the subjects of reading, mathematics, beginning science, social studies, art and music.
- Get a FREE 30 day trial! — No coupon needed, just use this link to activate offer.
♥ Honest Company
FREE trial kits
The Diaper & Wipes trial includes 7 diapers (in the size of your choice) and a package of 10 wipes. The Home Essentials trial includes 5 travel-sized bottles of the following eco-friendly items: shampoo & body wash, face & body lotion, multi-surface cleaner, healing balm, and hand soap.
- Get both of these trial kits for FREE — just pay $5.95 total for shipping. No coupon code needed! Simply add both trial kits to your cart and you’re good to go.
♥ Dollar Shave Club
Plans as low as $1/month
Dollar Shave Club is an affordable subscription that promises to deliver “a great shave for a few bucks a month”.
- Get a razor & 4 cartridges for just $1 + $2 shipping! (Scroll to bottom of page. Not free, but close enough!)
♥ Audiobooks.com
Free audiobook & 30-day trial
Audiobooks.com gives you access to 100,000+ best sellers, new releases, and classic favorites for one low monthly price.
- Get a FREE audiobook & 30-day trial – no coupon code needed!
♥ Birchbox
FREE bonus box or bonus item(s) with new subscription
Birchbox is a monthly subscription box that sends you 4-5 grooming, beauty, and lifestyle samples for just $10/month. When you sign up you take a style quiz and they send you products that best fit your profile. Both well-known and up-and-coming brands are included, all in generously sized multi-use samples.
- Get a FREE bonus box with any new subscription with coupon code EXTRABOX.
- Get a FREE mini Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Lipstick with any new subscription with coupon code FREEFROG.
♥ Try the World
FREE trial box
Try the World is a subscription service that invites your taste buds to explore a new city every sixty days. Each box will include 7-10 locally made/grown gourmet goodies as well as cultural finds — such as music playlists and movie recommendations — produced in the city being featured.
- FREE trial box (just pay $5 shipping)
List of Really Cheap Subscription Boxes (as low as $1)
♥ Book of the Month
Get your first month for only $5
Book of the Month (BOTM) is a subscription that sends you a new hardcover book as chosen by a panel of judges every month. You’ll be given a choice between five different book selections which will be revealed on their site on the first of the month. The books will include a broad range of genres and offer a mix of both fiction and nonfiction titles.
- Get your first month for just $5 (regularly $14.99) with coupon code “FIVE“.
♥ EarFleek
Just $3.49/month + 50% off first month
EarFleek will personally style cute and trendy earrings and deliver them to your home. Shipping is FREE and if you are not thrilled you can always return them.
- Save 50% on your first month with coupon code SHARE50.
♥ Beyond Beautiful
Beauty bag/box as low as $6.99/month
Get a monthly bag or box of makeup and beauty products customized especially for you.
- Get a special discount on your first month with coupon code “FIVEOFF“.
♥ Jersey Shore Cosmetics
Lip balm subscription as low as $5/month
Jersey Shore Cosmetics is a monthly subscription that specializes in delivering all natural, organic and vegetarian-friendly beauty products. Choose a monthly pack of 2 or 4 balms.
♥ Dollar Condom
As low as $1/month
♥ Fabkids
BOGO outfit or 2 pairs of shoes for $9.95
FabKids is a monthly clothing subscription for toddlers & older kiddos (sizes 2-12). Each month you get to choose a new 2-piece outfit from the selections on their site. There are plenty of different outfits to choose from (and mix n’ match) with more being added regularly, but if nothing appeals to you (or your little one), no problem! — You can totally skip a month… or two… or as many as you’d like.
♥ Harry’s
Get a trial box for just $8 shipped
- Get a trial box for just $8 shipped — includes a razor & blade, foaming shave gel, and a travel blade cover. No coupon code needed!
♥ MySudsyCrate
Natural bath box for as low as $4.95/month
- Get handmade bath products delivered to your door for as low as $4.95/month — Use coupon code “MOMSDAY” for a special discount.
♥ Kiwi Co.
Get your first box for 50% off
- Get 50% off your first month with coupon code HEART50. This is good on ALL of their brands — Koala Crate, Kiwi Crate, Doodle Crate, Tinker Crate, and the new baby box, Cricket Crate.
♥ Naturebox
Get 50% off your first order
NatureBox makes smart, delicious snacking easy. They deliver over 100 bold, satisfying choices right to your door and add new snacks every month so there’s always something to try and discover. All of their snacks do not use artificial ingredients, high fructose corn syrup, or hydrogenated oils.
- Get 50% off your first order! — Just use coupon code SWEETHEART50.
- Get a FREE Naturebox trial box when you use this link!
Seed Fare
Non-GMO seeds for as low as $6/month
Seed Fare is a monthly subscription featuring fruit & vegetable seed varieties with planting and growing information for each one. All seeds are organic and non GMO, with the occasional heirloom variety. Subscription start at just $6/month.
- Save 40% on your first month with coupon code FIRSTBOX40.
♥ Love With Food
Save $10 on any 6-month subscription
- Save an extra $10 on any 6-month (or longer) subscription with coupon code SPRINGBREAK18.
♥ Dollar Jimmy Hat Club
Name brand condoms for as low as $1/month
Dollar Jimmy Hat Club is a monthly affordable and discrete condom subscription service making safe sex easier than ever. Plans start as low as $1/month.
- Get 3 brand name condoms for just $1/month (plus shipping).
♥ Degustabox
First box 50% off – Just $9.99 shipped
Degustabox is a subscription box that sends an assortment of food and drink products to your door every month.
- Get your first box for just $9.99 shipped (50% off!) — Just use coupon code CJOFFER18.
♥ Pin Culture
Hair accessories for just $2/month
Pin Culture lets you design a box suited to your hairstyle needs. 7 subscription options to choose from that include bobby pins, hair ties, ribbon style hair ties, and more.
- Save 20% on your first month with coupon code 20OFFNEW.
Bloomin’ Bin
Gardening subscription for as low as $5/month
A subscription box for those that enjoy gardening or are just starting out. $5 bin option includes enough seeds, items, and knowledge to start.
- Save 5% on your first month with coupon code MARKETIN5.
♥ Instacandy
Buy one month, get one FREE
- Buy one candy box, get one FREE! — No coupon code needed.
♥ Live Glam MorpheMe
FREE makeup brush with new subscription
- Get a FREE makeup brush & exclusive discount on your first month with this link.
Menlo Club
Get 50% off your first month + FREE sunglasses
- Save 50% on your first month of this men’s clothing service + get a FREE pair of sunglasses. — Just use coupon code MENLO50TB at checkout.
♥ Green Kid Crafts
$80 off an annual subscription!
Green Kid Crafts is a monthly creativity and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) box subscription service for kids ages 3 through 8 that provides all the hands-on materials needed to inspire creative and educational fun.
- Save $80 on any annual subscription plan with coupon code WEARE8.
Scentbird
Get your 3rd month FREE with a 3-month subscription
- Get FREE perfume with a 3-month subscription. — No coupon code needed.
♥ Le Tote
Get your first tote for 75% off
Le Tote is a fashion subscription service that allows you to rent clothing and accessories for a single monthly fee.
- For a limited time, you can score your first month of Le Tote for 75% off! — Just use coupon code “75TODAY” at checkout.
♥ Squix QBox
Get a trial box for just $2.99 (up to $45 value)
Squix QBox offers a customizable monthly box of 3 full size natural cleaning products and household items for just $14.98/box. Every box also includes a free gift valued up to $10.
- Get your first QBox for just $2.99 plus $4.95 shipping. No coupon needed.
My Petal Club
Pads/tampons for as low as $6.99/month shipped
- Save 50% on your first purchase with coupon code FIRST.
♥ BookCase.Club
Get a selection of books for just $9.99 every month + save 50% on first box
BookCase.Club is a monthly subscription box that sends you a selection of handpicked books in the genre of your choice. There are currently 8 different genres to choose from including Mystery/Thriller, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Cookbooks, and Children’s. Each box will consist of two carefully handpicked titles, with the exception of the Children’s subscription which includes four books.
- Save 50% on your first month with coupon code READ2018.
Candy Club
50% off your first month plus FREE shipping
OR double the candy at regular price
Candy Club is a monthly subscription box that brings the candy store right to your door! When you subscribe to Candy Club, you’ll receive a box crammed with up to 3 pounds of assorted candies every month. Your box will include an assortment of fresh, premium candy from nostalgic favorites to popular new treats in three signature containers, plus a splash of nostalgic goodies sprinkled throughout the box.
- 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping. No coupon needed.
- Get 6 DIFFERENT CANDIES in your first month’s subscription — that’s twice the candy (6 pounds, to be exact) at half the price! No coupon code needed.
♥ MLP Box
My Little Pony merch for just $9.99 every month
MLP Box is a monthly subscription box from Brony.com that’s dedicated to all things My Little Pony! Each box will feature 1-2 officially licensed My Little Pony items which can vary from subscriber to subscriber. Items can include t-shirts, hats, accessories, toys, figures, MLP books, and more.
- Build your MLP collection for just $9.99 EVERY month!
Ipsy
Get a “Glam Bag” of beauty products for $10/month
Ipsy is a beauty subscription that sends subscribers a monthly “Glam Bag” full of cosmetics and beauty accessories for just $10/month. When you sign up, you take a “beauty quiz” to determine your likes/dislikes, makeup preferences, etc. This helps Ipsy learn which products to send in your Glam Bag. Each bag will contain 4-6 full sized and deluxe sample sized products from top cosmetics brands.
- Get a Glam Bag of beauty samples for just $10 every month!
Urthbox
Save $10 on your first month
Urthbox is a subscription box focusing on non-GMO, organic and all natural snacks. Every month they’ll send you full size products from trustworthy brands perfect for your home, personal life or the office. Classic, Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Diet options are available. Plans are as low as $12.99/month.
- Get $10 off your first box with coupon code SNACKBOX10.
♥ Bulu Box
Get $5.99 boxes for LIFE!
Bulu Box is a monthly subscription box that introduces you to new health, nutrition, and weight loss products. Each box contains 4 to 5 premium samples from a wide range of top brands. Since supplements and weight loss products can be pretty pricey, this is a great box for those who like to “try before you buy”.
- Get $5.99 boxes for LIFE! – No coupon code needed. — Just use coupon code “DISCOVERY“.
Monthly Sunglasses Club
2 pairs of sunglasses for just $10 every month
Every month receive various styles of name brand sunglasses. The same ones you would have to pay $20-$30 each in stores, delivered right to your door. Styles will vary from pair to pair. Aviator, sport and more.
Mini Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome
Just $9.99 shipped every month
Mini Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome is a subscription box that delivers an assortment of fun “mystery items” every month.
- Get a box of fun and useful mystery items for just $9.99 shipped!
Blue Apron
Save $30 on your first box
- Get $30 off your first month of Blue Apron — no coupon coded needed.
Walmart Men’s Grooming Bag
One time box – Only $7 ($21 value)
- Get this one-time box for just $7 — a $21 value! (Not a recurring subscription.)
♥ Hollar
FREE $5 credit
Not a subscription, but a good deal! 1000’s of new items at 50-90% off. Many just $2 each and you get FREE shipping on your first order!
- Get a free $5 credit (shows up at checkout) by using this link.
♥ Schoola
FREE $10 credit
Schoola is a great website that sells gently used kid’s (and adult!) clothes at super discounted prices. The best part? All of the clothes are donated and a portion of every sale goes towards funding schools.
Not a subscription box, but a great deal nonetheless!
- Get a FREE $10 credit towards your first order — no coupon code needed.
Amazon Luxury Beauty Box, Snack Box, and more!
FREE after Amazon credit
Amazon is offering a variety of sample boxes (start at just $4.99) that you can order and once it ships, you’ll receive a credit for the price of your box to use on future related purchases. — Essentially making the box(es) FREE!
Here’s a list of ALL the current Amazon sample boxes (items subject to change):
- Women’s Luxury Beauty Box ($19.99) – Includes hand cream, toner, sunscreen, eye cream, etc.
- Snack Sample Box ($9.99) – Includes 10 or more snacks from a variety of brands.
- Men’s Daily Grooming Box ($9.99) – Includes razor, shampoo, face wash, deodorant, etc.
- Nutrition & Wellness Box ($14.99) – Includes protein bars, protein powder, snack bars, etc.
- Dog Food & Treats Box ($11.99) – Includes dog food, treats, etc.
- Luxury Sun Care Box ($19.99) – Includes 8 or more samples of sunscreen, lotion, lip balm, etc.
- Daily Beauty Box ($11.99) – Includes 11 or more samples of shampoo, cleanser, toothpaste, etc.
- Men’s Luxury Grooming Box ($19.99) – Includes aftershave, toothpaste, cleanser, etc.
- Aveeno Sample Box ($7.99) – Includes 6 or more Aveeno product samples.
NOTE: Offer is for Amazon Prime members only. — Click here to sign up for a FREE 30-day Amazon Prime trial!
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Be sure to check out my complete list of Cheap Subscription Boxes (as low as $1 shipped!), Subscription Boxes Under $15, Subscription Box Coupons and Latest Deals. Perfect if you want to try out some new monthly subscriptions but don’t want to pay full price. You can also find savings for new boxes in most of my subscription box reviews.
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*Make sure to read the terms on each company’s site for further info on each offer. Most of these free subscription box offers can be cancelled after the first month, just make sure to do it before being charged! I am NOT responsible for any billing disputes, nor do I wanna hear about it. F’real. I’m just sharing the free subscription box love. 😉
I am not ableto get the Target one to work. Awesome page thanks!!
Target is only available a few times a year. They never announce it beforehand though, so you just have to check every so often. 😉
I get an email alert when the Target Boxes are going live. It is always between the 1st and 4th of every month. I would suggest that you check for the box on the 1st of the month because they seem to sell out really fast.
They are up now for $10.00
For any expecting moms out there- check out the free welcome box from Walmart! The box is filled with goodies for both mom and baby! https://walmart.cesampling.com/babybox/order
Another great box from Walmart for men- the grooming box for $7 !! https://mensgroomingbox.walmart.com/
It is available now.
There are other subscription reviewers that get notification the day before the Target box goes on sale. They will send you an email alert. You need to order right away. Great box. Wendy, maybe you can get the info and send out alerts also.
Sephora offers a $10 subscription box but there is currently a wait list. :-/
Sephora Play subscriptions just opened back up a few days ago!!!
this is an amazingly awesome list, however, being a complete newbie to the whole world of free subscription boxes etc, (I feel like I’ve seriously been out of the loop on these!), I came upon your site luckily, and hoping that I could learn what each linked box item was, that you’ve listed out, wondering what type of product/company they might be…instead of having to go to each link to find out then come back to your list etc…(sorry I’m that far out of this, i haven’t heard of most of these!)…just a critique from a complete newbie, (that maybe coming off as a little lazy) but thought you may want to include for others as well, the main idea of each box you list so readers wont have to travel off from your page constantly!! thanks for being so informing though!! you rule!
OOOPS I SEE THE LIST OF THE CATAGORIES ABOVE!!SORRY!NEVERMIND!!
Haha! Glad you figured it out. 😉 And welcome to the super addictive world of subscription boxes! 😀
I am relatively new to subscription boxes, too, and I am HOOKED!! It is a lovely way to try new things each month. I wanted to say thank you. I just used the THREEFORONE code for Bulu. YAY 3 months for a 1 month price! My husband looks forward to seeing what new stuff I find and get for us, as well.
Awesome! It’s definitely addictive for sure. 😉
This is an awesome list! I just used the Birrchbox code to get the extra 50 points. Thank you!!!
Yay! Enjoy! 😀
Pinchme.com is also a good free subscription sample box. Totally free, I don’t even pay for shipping.
Good call! I used to love Pinchme until they stopped having samples available for me. Ha. I’ll definitely add it to the list though, thanks! 🙂
Update your pinchme box monthly profile to keep getting new ones
Dont forget the Smiley Box too. Its absolutely free much like the Pinch me box. I think the name is Smiley 365.
Is Smiley360
Can someone help please? All that seems to be available as far as book boxes are Young Adult(these are everywhere) ,romance, or literary classics. Is there a box in existence that tries to find books for adults taylored to them? Such as horror?
Hi! I want to say that this is a very helpful list, because I am trying to get a subscription box YouTube channel set up! Also some of the webpages were not coming up, and it was not an internet connection problem, because I checked. It happened on Little Lace Box, Lip Monthly, and My Pretend Place. Thank so much for making this site, I love how it is set up and how easy it is to find things. Have a great day!
Hey is there such thing as a sock box subscription? I think it would be so fun to get fun colorful socks every few months by subscription! Is this something that’s out there already?
Thanks & also I appreciate all the time you take to keep up and to have made this list! :O)
Yes! There are actually a few different ones (and some tailored just for kids too). Sock Panda, Say it With a Sock, Panda Pals, & more… Here’s a link to all of the sock-related subscriptions in my directory. 🙂 https://2littlerosebuds.com/?s=socks&post_type=product
Are there any that do free or close to free for your birthday?
Not that I know of, though that would be really neat!
Oh your site makes me so happy 🙂 Everything I would ever want to know about subscription boxes! Yay!
P.S I’m also a twin mom 😉 my girls are 5.
Yay! Thanks for reading! And yay for twin girls too. 🙂 Mine will be 5 in August. They grow up SO fast!!
not really a “box” but I have gotten awesome stuff from ipsy for 10 bucks a month!
“WHY CAN’T ALL OF THESE FREE SAMPLE BOXES BE FREE THE 1RST MONTH AND FREE SHIPPING TO EVEN SEE IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU RECEIVE, NOT EVERYONE HAS MONEY FOR S&H!?!”
Daily goodie box 🙂 within days of signing up i was chosen
Are there any subscription boxes for kitchen tools i.e. Cutting boards, knives, measuring cups and spoons, garlic press, etc. and I’m also curious if there’s a subscription box for gardeners (vegetable and flowers).
I couldn’t get the Dollar Shave Club link to work (they have trial kits now, so they may not be offering a deal).
Also, the Lola code didn’t work for me but I did get $5 off the first box (still worth it!).
Thanks so much for letting me know! I updated the Dollar Shave Club link — It’s now $1 + $2 shipping for the cheapest plan. 🙂
The LOLA code says it is expired
If you sign up for Marlboro they send you birthday gifts every year. I got a zippo and nice sunglasses with a couple sets of interchangeable lenses.
Hiya! Just saw this after getting a free graze box! I have a recommendation to add onto your site: ChewyMoon. It’s a healthy kids’ snacks box and the first month is entirely free, with no commitment on your subscription! ❤️