Other free sample programs and apps in USA

Besides PinchMe, there are other programs that send products to US residents for testing, along with sites that help you save on everyday shopping. See what each one asks for in return and pick the ones that make sense for you.

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Product testing programs

All of them are free to join. In most cases, the brand picks who receives products based on their profile; Freeosk and Social Nature work differently, as explained below.

Influenster

You fill out your profile and post reviews of products you already use; if you fit the audience for a campaign, you get a box to try and review. The focus leans heavily toward beauty and personal care.

Home Tester Club

Each test has its own application: you choose the product you want to try and, if selected, you publish a full review after using it.

Tryazon

You apply to receive product boxes or to host a get-together with friends, where the brand ships products for everyone to sample. Participation is subject to selection.

BzzAgent

Run by PowerReviews, it invites members to testing campaigns. In exchange for the product, you’re asked to share your opinion, and each campaign is invitation-only.

Freeosk

Rather than shipping by mail, it makes samples available at kiosks inside some US stores. You pick up the sample in person at the store.

Social Nature

It works like a rebate: you buy the featured product, upload a photo of your receipt, and get the amount refunded, according to the rules of each offer. It is not a sample sent by mail.

How to choose where to start

Each program suits a different way of participating. Influenster leans heavily toward beauty and personal care. If you’d rather test one product at a time and write a more detailed review, Home Tester Club is a good fit. If you shop at stores with Freeosk kiosks, you can grab samples right there, with no waiting for the mail. And if you like gathering friends, you can apply for Tryazon’s get-together boxes. You don’t have to pick just one: plenty of people keep accounts in two or three at once.

Social Nature is different from the others: you buy the featured product, upload a photo of your receipt, and get your money back under the offer’s rules. It works well for people who were already planning to buy something similar and want to try a new brand at no final cost.

BestDeals app: weekly prize draws on your phone

BestDeals is a free app for iPhone and Android with weekly prize draws. Signing up is simple, with just a name and email, and no card needed. You collect coins through the daily chest, missions, or optional videos and exchange them for draw tickets, with a per-person limit. Coins can’t be bought and have no cash value, and the rules for each country are listed in the app itself. Results are posted in the app, with a notice sent by email. BestDeals is not affiliated with the brands of the prizes.

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Coupon and cashback sites

• RetailMeNot: coupons and promo codes.
• Slickdeals: a community that posts and votes on deals.
• Honey: a browser extension that tests coupons at checkout.
• Rakuten: cashback at participating stores.

Things to watch out for

The programs mentioned on this page don’t ask for a credit card at signup. Always check the website address before entering your details, and be suspicious of promises of boxes from famous brands in exchange for payment.

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Informational page, not affiliated with the programs, apps, stores, or brands mentioned. Availability and rules are set by each one and may change.