Free trials UK services offer are easy to start and easy to forget, and the price you pay after the trial is what matters. This guide compares the free trials we have checked, side by side, so you can see the free period, the price afterwards and whether a card is needed before you sign up. The table below updates itself as we check or change offers.
Free trials UK: compared side by side
| Service | Free period | Price after the trial | Card needed | Renews automatically | Terms checked | Advert? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple TV | £0 for 7 days | £9.99 a month. Check at sign-up. | Yes | Yes | 2026-10-01 | Not an advert |
| Apple One | £0 for 1 month | £18.95 (Individual), £24.95 (Family), £36.95 (Premier) a month. Check at sign-up. | Yes | Yes | 2026-10-01 | Not an advert |
| Spotify Premium | £0 for 1 month | £12.99 a month (Individual). Student: £5.99 a month after 4 months. Check at sign-up. | Yes | Yes | 2026-10-01 | Not an advert |
| Apple Music | £0 for 1 month | £11.99 a month (Individual), £19.99 (Family), £5.99 (Student). Check at sign-up. | Yes | Yes | 2026-10-01 | Not an advert |
| Audible | £0 for 30 days | £5.99 a month (Standard) or £8.99 a month (Premium). Check at sign-up. | Yes | Yes | 2026-10-01 | Ad · affiliate |
| Amazon Prime | £0 for 30 days | £8.99 a month or £95 a year (check at sign-up) | Yes | Yes | 2026-10-01 | Ad · affiliate |
Built from our checked offers and updated as they change. Prices and terms can change after we check, so confirm on the provider's page. Rows marked Ad may earn Tipped2Win a commission.
How to compare free trials UK providers offer
Do not compare the length of the free period alone. A longer trial is no use if the price afterwards is more than you would pay, or if you will not use the service. Look at four things in the table:
- The free period. How long you can use it before the first charge.
- The price after. What you pay each month once the trial ends, and whether there are different plans.
- Card needed. Most trials ask for payment details because they renew on their own.
- Who can get it. Many trials are for new customers only, so check the offer page before you assume you qualify.
How to avoid being charged after a free trial
- Work out your cancel-by date with our free trial calculator as soon as you sign up.
- Set a reminder for two days before the trial ends.
- Know where to cancel before you start. Our guide on how to cancel a free trial covers the routine for any service.
- Keep the confirmation email and check your statement after the trial period ends.
Which free trial is worth it?
The best free trial is the one for a service you would happily pay for. If you have a clear reason, such as an album you want to hear, a few audiobooks on your list or a few orders you were already going to make, the trial costs you nothing. If you are only signing up because it is free, you are more likely to pay for something you do not use. Add up what several subscriptions cost over a year with our yearly subscription cost guide before you commit to more than one.
Free trials UK: questions people ask
Do free trials always need a card?
Many do, because the plan renews automatically. The table shows what we found for each one, and the offer page explains the catches.
Can I get a free trial more than once?
Usually not. Most are for new customers only, so if you have used the service before you may not be offered it.
Are these free trials adverts?
Some links earn us a commission and are labelled “Ad”. Others earn us nothing and are labelled “Not an advert”. Read how we make money for how we treat both.
Where can I check my consumer rights?
Citizens Advice explains your rights on cancelling and getting money back.
The short version
Compare the price after the trial, not just the free period, set a reminder and cancel early if you do not want to continue. We add checked trials to the table as we verify them, and you can get new ones by email. Offers change, so confirm the details on the provider’s page.
