Programs That Let You Test And Keep Free Products

Many consumers are interested in opportunities to receive and test products at no cost, with the ability to keep the items after providing feedback. These programs are offered by a variety of companies across different categories, including beauty, pet care, toys, and food. Participation typically involves signing up for a community or panel, completing a profile, and agreeing to share honest reviews or opinions about the products received. In some cases, participants may also receive compensation, such as gift cards or cash, for their time and feedback.

Several platforms are mentioned as providing free products for testing and keeping. Daily Goodie Box is described as a website that mails out free samples in various categories. To receive a box, individuals must follow the company’s social media accounts and leave comments, as winners are selected randomly from comment threads on their Facebook page. If selected, the recipient receives a reply confirming they have won a Goodie Box. The shipping is free, and in exchange, participants are required to provide their opinions on the products by answering quick questions and leaving a short review.

BzzAgent is another company that sends free products for testing. According to one source, they previously paid testers for answering follow-up questions about the products, although it is noted that this policy may have changed.

Tryable is presented as a large free product testing community. It is free to join, and participants can apply to try products that interest them. If selected, they test the products and write a review, after which they can keep the items.

Smiley360 operates on a "mission" basis. Users sign up and qualify for missions, which involve being matched with products sent to their home for use and review. After completing a review on the Smiley360 platform and sharing it on social media, participants can receive more missions and free products.

The Insiders is another site where users can test products for free. After completing a profile, individuals can apply to join campaigns for products they like. Participants receive an "Insider pack," try the product, and share their opinion online.

MESH01 is a product testing platform for footwear, apparel, and equipment. Users register for the chance to receive these products for free in exchange for honest feedback and can generally keep the products after testing.

Vogue Insiders, a program from Vogue magazine, offers free beauty samples and fashion products in exchange for reviews. It partners with brands such as Estée Lauder, Chanel, La Mer, and Dior, allowing members to try skincare, makeup, haircare, scents, apparel, accessories, and jewelry.

PetSafe has a testing panel for pet owners. Dog and cat owners can share their thoughts on pet products through surveys and in-home product tests, such as free dog food samples, and they get to keep the products they test.

Far Out Toys' Fun Lab is a community for parents and children to review free toys. Members receive invitations to review toys based on their child's interests and may be asked to participate in compensated online focus groups.

Good Housekeeping previously offered free product testing panels for U.S. and U.K. residents. The U.S. panel was called the Good Housekeeping Institute Panel. However, it appears these panels have ended, and a new panel is now available exclusively for Good Housekeeping+ members.

Minute Rice offers a Recipe Club® where members can receive free products, samples to test, coupons, and special discounts.

Testzon is a website where users can test products across many categories. HomeProductTesting.org provides free or discounted Amazon promo codes from merchants seeking feedback to improve products and increase sales. Brand Awareness Club also offers free or nearly free Amazon products in exchange for opinions shared on social media platforms like Facebook.

McCormick Consumer Testing allows participants to test food and beverage items either at their facility in Hunt Valley, Maryland, or from home, up to four times per year. Compensation is provided for participation, ranging from $30 to $100 for in-facility tests and $10 to $15 for home tests.

NetGalley offers free books to individuals who enjoy reading in exchange for reviews.

Additional platforms mentioned for receiving free products to review include KingOpinion, Swagbucks, and FreeCash, which also offer monetary rewards for activities like taking surveys or testing games.

While many programs are free to join, some may have specific requirements, such as following social media accounts or being an existing member. The availability of products for review can be limited, so regular checking of websites is recommended. Honest feedback is a common requirement across these programs.

Sources

1. MoneyPantry
2. Lifewire
3. MySavings