Streaming costs are escalating, with monthly charges increasing annually and a wider array of services required to enjoy beloved films and series. Nevertheless, numerous streaming platforms provide free trials, enabling users to check out their libraries before opting for a subscription. While Netflix and HBO Max do not offer free trials, many other prominent and lesser-known services do. Below is a compilation of streaming services with free trials available in 2025, including top picks.
**Top free trial: Hulu**
Hulu continues to be a premier streaming service, showcasing popular series such as Mashable’s top choice of 2024, *Shōgun*, and the 2025 hit *Dying for Sex*. It features content from FX, ABC, 20th Century Studios, Neon, and Searchlight Pictures. Although Hulu’s fee has risen from $7.99 to $9.99 per month (with ads), it distinguishes itself with a comprehensive 30-day free trial for new users.
**Second place: Prime Video**
Prime Video, included with an Amazon Prime subscription, offers outstanding series like 2025’s *Overcompensating* and 2024’s *Mr. and Mrs. Smith* and *Fallout*, along with acclaimed films such as *Challengers*, *Conclave*, *Blink Twice*, and *My Old Ass*. It charges $14.99 per month for Prime or $8.99 for standalone Prime Video, with a 30-day free trial accessible for both new and returning subscribers.
**All streaming services that provide a free trial in 2025**
**Acorn TV**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: $8.99 per month
**AMC+**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: starting from $6.99 per month
**Apple TV+**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: $9.99 per month
**BET+**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: starting from $5.99 per month
**Britbox**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: $8.99 per month
**Cinemax**
– Trial length: 7 days (through Prime Video add-on)
– Price: $9.99 per month
**Criterion Channel**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: $10.99 per month
**Crunchyroll**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: starting from $7.99 per month
**Discovery+**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: starting from $5.99 per month
**DirecTV Stream**
– Trial length: 5 days
– Price: starting from $84.99 per month
**Disney+**
– Trial length: 3 days (via Hulu + Live TV)
– Price: $82.99 per month for Hulu + Live TV; $9.99 per month for Disney+
**ESPN+**
– Trial length: 3 days (via Hulu + Live TV)
– Price: $82.99 per month for Hulu + Live TV; $11.99 per month for ESPN+
**Fubo TV**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: $84.99 per month
**Hallmark+**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: $7.99 per month
**Hulu**
– Trial length: 30 days
– Price: starting from $9.99 per month
**Hulu + Live TV**
– Trial length: 3 days
– Price: $82.99 per month
**MGM+**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: $6.99 per month
**MLB.TV**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: starting from $29.99 per month
**Mubi**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: $14.99 per month
**NBA League Pass**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: starting from $16.99 per month
**Paramount+**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: starting from $7.99 per month
**Peacock**
– Trial length: 14 days (via Instacart+)
– Price: $99 per year for Instacart+; starting from $7.99 per month for Peacock
**Philo**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: $28 per month
**Prime Video**
– Trial length: 30 days
– Price: $14.99 per month for Amazon Prime; $8.99 per month for Prime Video only
**Screambox**
– Trial length: 7 days (through Prime Video add-on)
– Price: $4.99 per month
**Shudder**
– Trial length: 7 days
– Price: $8.99 per month
**Starz**