Free Trial Streaming Services UK: Try Before You Pay in 2026
Updated June 2026 with current pricing, channel listings and UK setup steps. Why commit to a monthly subscription when you can test a streaming service for free first? Many of the UK's biggest platforms offer free trial periods ranging from 7 days to several months. Used strategically, you can enjoy weeks of premium content across multiple services without spending a penny — and only subscribe to the ones you genuinely love.
This guide tracks every current free trial offer available to UK viewers, explains the fine print, and shares tips for managing multiple trials. For IPTV-specific trials, see our dedicated IPTV trial guide. And for services that are completely free forever (no trial needed), our free streaming services guide covers every option.
Current Free Trials in the UK (2026)
Free trial availability changes frequently. Here is the current status of trials from every major streaming service in the UK:
Apple TV+
Best TrialApple TV+ frequently offers the most generous trials. New Apple device purchases typically include 3 months free. Without a device, the standard trial is 7 days. The monthly price after trial is £8.99. Apple TV+ streams everything in 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos at no extra charge — making it premium quality even on the free tier.
Trial: 7 days (or 3 months with new Apple device) · After: £8.99/mo · Cancel: Anytime before trial ends
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video comes as part of an Amazon Prime membership, which offers a 30-day free trial for new members. During the trial, you get full access to Prime Video's library plus Amazon delivery benefits. After the trial, Prime costs £8.99 per month or £95 per year (the annual plan is significantly cheaper per month).
Trial: 30 days (new Prime members) · After: £8.99/mo or £95/year · Cancel: Anytime
Paramount+
Paramount+ offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers in the UK. The service includes Paramount original series, movies from the Paramount catalogue, live Champions League football, and selected CBS shows. It is also available as an add-on through Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV channels.
Trial: 7 days · After: £6.99/mo · Cancel: Anytime
Netflix
Netflix does not currently offer a free trial in the UK. It was discontinued several years ago. However, the ad-supported plan at £4.99 per month is the cheapest entry point, and various broadband bundles include Netflix at discounted or effectively free pricing. See our Netflix offers guide for the cheapest ways to subscribe.
Trial: Not available · Cheapest plan: £4.99/mo (with ads)
Disney+
Disney+ does not currently offer a standalone free trial in the UK. It occasionally runs promotional offers (such as £1.99 for the first month) during special events. The standard plan is £7.99 per month with ads or £10.99 without ads. Disney+ includes 4K content at no extra cost on the ad-free tier.
Trial: Not currently (watch for promotions) · From: £7.99/mo
Important: Trial availability changes frequently. Always check the service's website for current offers before signing up. Set a calendar reminder 1 day before your trial ends to decide whether to continue or cancel.
How to Manage Multiple Free Trials
The smartest approach to free trials is to use them one at a time rather than stacking them simultaneously. This gives you focused time with each service and stretches your free viewing period across several weeks or months. Here is a suggested order:
Between trials, fill the gaps with free platforms that require no trial at all — BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, Pluto TV, and the other services covered in our free streaming guide. You can also explore IPTV trial for live channel access during this period.
Cancellation Tips
If you decide to subscribe after a trial, check whether the service offers better pricing through a bundle. Our TV and broadband deals guide compares bundles that include Netflix, Disney+, and other services at reduced prices. And our streaming service comparison can help you pick just one if budget is tight.
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