Real free things on Amazon, with the catch spelled out for each one. Most free trials renew into a paid plan, so we tell you how to avoid surprise charges.
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Free shipping on eligible items, Prime-only deal prices, Prime Video and more while the trial runs.
Best for: People who have not had Prime recently. Worth timing for Black Friday or a big order.
The catch: It turns into a paid membership unless you cancel before the trial ends. You can turn off auto-renew right after signing up and still keep the trial.
Start the Prime trialAges 18 to 24 (and students) get an extended free Prime period, then Prime at a reduced price.
Best for: Anyone 18 to 24 or in college. The best Prime offer Amazon runs.
The catch: Amazon may ask you to verify eligibility. It renews at the young-adult price after the free period unless you cancel.
See the young adult offerFree access to Audible's audiobook and podcast catalog during the trial, on any phone or device.
Best for: Commuters, walkers, and anyone who means to read more.
The catch: Renews monthly after the trial unless you cancel. Cancel any time in your Audible account settings.
Try Audible freeRead from a large Kindle Unlimited library on a Kindle or the free Kindle app on your phone.
Best for: Heavy readers, especially of series and genre fiction. You do not need a Kindle device.
The catch: Not every book is included. Renews monthly unless you cancel; check the trial length on the sign-up page.
Try Kindle UnlimitedAd-free, on-demand music with offline listening, on your phone, Echo or car.
Best for: Anyone with an Echo, or anyone between music services.
The catch: Renews monthly unless you cancel. The trial length varies by offer and is shown before you confirm.
Try Music UnlimitedA free registry with a universal wishlist, easy returns for gifts, and a free Welcome Box for eligible registrants.
Best for: Expecting parents. Creating the registry costs nothing.
The catch: The Welcome Box has eligibility rules (Amazon lists them on the registry page). Gifts are bought by your guests as normal.
Create a baby registryA free wedding registry with a universal wishlist, easy returns, and a completion discount for eligible couples.
Best for: Engaged couples who want one registry for everything.
The catch: Discount terms are set by Amazon and listed on the registry page.
Create a wedding registryA free business account with business-only pricing on many items, tax-exemption support and multi-user purchasing.
Best for: Small business owners, side hustles, nonprofits and schools.
The catch: Free to open. Business Prime is a separate paid upgrade you do not need.
Open a free business accountOffers, eligibility and trial lengths are set by Amazon and can change at any time; the terms shown on Amazon apply. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
