Besides PinchMe, there are other programs that send products to US residents for testing, along with sites that help you save on everyday purchases. 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 offer free sign-up. In most cases, the brand decides who gets products based on your profile; Freeosk and Social Nature work differently, as we explain below.

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Influenster

You fill out your profile and post reviews of products you already use; if you match the audience for a campaign, you receive 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 pick 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 so everyone can try them. Participation is subject to selection.

BzzAgent

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

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Freeosk

Instead of mailing products, it offers samples at kiosks inside some US stores. You pick up the sample at the store itself.

Social Nature

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

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Quick guide to getting more samples

5 habits that help in any program

1. Sign up for more than one — each program has its own brands and campaigns.

2. Use an email you actually read — invitations and notices arrive there.

3. Review what you receive — in almost all of them, reviewing is a requirement for continuing to receive products.

4. Keep your address up to date — that is where products are shipped.

5. Be wary of fees — the programs on this page do not ask for a card at sign-up or charge shipping on samples.

Rules and selection vary by program and may change.

How to choose where to start

Each program suits a different way of participating. Influenster leans strongly toward beauty and personal care. If you prefer to 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 in person without waiting for the mail. And if you enjoy gathering friends, you can apply for Tryazon’s party 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 rest: you buy the featured product, upload a photo of the receipt, and get the money back according to the offer’s rules. It works well for people who were already going 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. Sign-up is simple, requiring only a name and email, with no card. 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 purchased and have no cash value, and each country’s rules are available inside the app. Results are announced 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 tries coupons at checkout.
  • Rakuten: cashback at participating stores.

Precautions

The programs mentioned on this page do not ask for a credit card at sign-up. Always double-check the site’s address before entering your details, and be suspicious of offers of boxes from famous brands in exchange for payment.

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Informational page, with no affiliation to the programs, apps, stores, or brands mentioned. Availability and rules are set by each one and may change.