How to find free trials on company websites

A company website is the best place to find a free trial. Start with these six areas: the homepage, pricing page, signup flow, product pages, help center, and website footer.

If the offer is not obvious, search Google with site:company.com "free trial" or site:company.com pricing trial. Companies may use different wording, and some show the trial terms only after you select a plan or create an account.

Where Companies Usually Place Free Trials

Check these areas first:

1. Homepage

   • Start free
   • Try it free
   • Get started
   • Explore the product

2. Pricing page

   • Compare plans
   • Trial duration
   • Credit card requirements
   • Plans that qualify for the trial

3. Signup page

   Some companies show the trial only after you click Create Account or choose a subscription tier.

4. Product pages

   A company may offer separate trials for different products, apps, or services.

5. Help center

   Search the support documentation for trial, billing, cancel, or subscription.

6. Website footer

   Trial pages may appear under Offers, Promotions, Resources, or Get Started.

Shopify, for example, sends prospective users to a dedicated free-trial page. Its help documentation also explains that the trial duration and promotional pricing can depend on when the account is created.

Use Google Search Operators to Find Trial Pages

A Google search limited to the company's domain can be faster than browsing the site manually.

Replace company.com with the company's actual domain:

site:company.com "free trial"

site:company.com "start free trial"

site:company.com pricing trial

site:company.com "try it free"

site:company.com cancellation trial

These searches can find pricing pages, support articles, campaign landing pages, and signup pages that are not linked from the main navigation.

You can also search for alternatives to a trial:

site:company.com "free plan"

site:company.com freemium

site:company.com demo

A free plan usually provides continuing access with limited features. A free trial provides temporary access to paid features. A demo may be a sales presentation rather than direct product access.

Look for Wording Other Than "Free Trial"

Companies do not always use the exact phrase free trial. Check for:

• Start free
• Try for free
• Get started free
• Free access
• Test drive
• Explore the platform
• No credit card required
• Free for 7 days
• Free for 14 days
• Free for 30 days
• Start your trial
• Create a free account

Buttons such as Get Started or Create Account may lead to a trial even when the homepage does not mention one. Check the pricing or checkout screen before submitting payment details.

Check Whether the Trial Is Available for Your Plan

Some companies limit a trial to certain plans, products, countries, or customer types. Check these details before you sign up:

Detail to check	Why it matters
Trial length	The trial may last 7, 14, or 30 days, or use a different promotional period
Eligible plan	The offer may apply to only one subscription tier
Credit card requirement	Payment details may be required before access begins
Feature access	Some paid tools may remain locked during the trial
User limit	The trial may restrict seats, storage, or usage
Account eligibility	Existing or previous customers may not qualify
Automatic renewal	The trial may become a paid subscription automatically
Cancellation method	You may need to cancel through the website, app store, or support team

Squarespace describes its website trial as a 14-day trial in its support documentation. Conditions differ between companies, so check the current terms instead of relying on a third-party list.

Review the Signup Process Before You Commit

Click the trial button and read each screen before completing registration.

Look for:

• The date the trial ends
• The first billing date
• The price after the trial
• Monthly or annual billing
• Whether cancellation ends access immediately
• Whether a payment method is required
• Whether promotional pricing ends after the first billing period

Entering an email address does not always start the trial. A company may start it when you create an account, choose a plan, verify your email address, or first access the product.

Verify the Offer on the Official Website

Use Google and deal websites to find possible trials, but complete the signup on the company's official domain.

Check that:

• The domain matches the company's real website
• The privacy policy identifies the company
• The checkout page shows the same company name
• The trial terms appear before payment
• The offer does not require unexplained shipping, processing, or membership fees

The Federal Trade Commission advises consumers to review the trial length, cancellation process, and post-trial charges before signing up. The FTC also warns that some free offers require payment details and become recurring subscriptions unless cancelled on time.

Record the Cancellation Deadline

If the trial requires payment details, save the cancellation deadline as soon as you sign up.

Record:

• Company name
• Product name
• Signup date
• Trial end date
• Expected first charge
• Cancellation instructions
• Confirmation email or account number

Set a calendar reminder several days before the trial ends. The FTC recommends marking the deadline and checking your bank or credit card statements for unexpected charges.

What to Do When a Company Has No Free Trial

Some products do not offer self-service trials because they require configuration, onboarding, or a sales consultation. Look for:

• A free plan
• A product demo
• A guided tour
• A sandbox account
• A limited-feature version
• A money-back guarantee
• A short-term or monthly subscription
• An evaluation account arranged through sales

Search the company's website for demo, sandbox, evaluation, free plan, and proof of concept.

A demo is not the same as a free trial. A demo may show you the product without giving you independent access to it.

The Quickest Process

Use this five-step checklist:

1. Search the homepage for Start Free or Try It Free.
2. Open the Pricing page and compare the plans.
3. Search Google with site:company.com "free trial".
4. Start the signup process and read the billing terms.
5. Record the cancellation deadline before submitting payment details.

The offer should clearly state its duration, eligibility, renewal price, and cancellation method on the company's official website.