The Best Freebies for August 2026: VPN, Streaming & More

La Roche-Posay is offering a free sample of its Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer when you fill out a brief form. The formula is fragrance-free and paraben-free, and includes the brand's Thermal Spring Water from France. Shop Now at La Roche-Posay

As advertised on their Facebook, while supplies last, you can get a free DoorDash pizza bag with promo code "GETDOUGH". Simply click on this link. Only one redemption per customer's allowed. Shop Now at DoorDash

T-Mobile launches its new EIP Flex 36 and EIP Standard 36 financing plans on August 6. EIP Flex 36 allows new and existing customers to finance the cost of an eligible device, along with applicable taxes and fees due at checkout, over 36 months. Well-qualified customers can get a new phone with $0 out of pocket upfront and, for a limited time, 0% APR. EIP Standard 36 extends T-Mobile’s traditional 0% APR device financing to 36 months, helping customers lower their monthly payments on eligible phones.

As an added benefit, T-Mobile is introducing Student Perks Plans from $30 per month for one line with AutoPay, plus taxes and fees, with claimed savings of up to 40% compared with similar single-line plans from AT&T and Verizon. Students can also bundle an eligible plan with 5G Home Internet and receive a virtual prepaid card worth up to $200. Shop Now at T-Mobile

This DeWalt kit bundles a 4.0 Ah battery, a 5.0 Ah battery, and a charger for $299 at Home Depot. Depending on which tool you choose, Both batteries work with any tool in the 20V MAX lineup, and an LED indicator lets you check charge status without guessing. Shop Now at Home Depot

Get this mini tumbler for free by applying promo code "FREEMINITUMBLER". Shipping adds around $6, or is free with orders of $50 or more. Shop Now at Whataburger

With an eligible trade-in, the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB is free when bundled with a 12-month Mint Mobile plan at $180 upfront (equivalent to $15/mo.). That's a $900 savings. The trade-in is processed by Allstate and eligible devices include the Apple iPhone 15+, Samsung Galaxy S24+, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6+, or Google Pixel 9+) . You'll also get free expedited shipping. Shop Now at Mint Mobile

Ace Hardware offers a free Milwaukee M18 RedLithium XC 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Battery Pack with the purchase of select Milwaukee M18 tools and outdoor power equipment.  That's a $169 value. Add a qualifying tool and the battery to your cart. (We've linked you to a page containing the eligible tools. The battery giveaway appears as a note in  your cart when you add an eligible tool. Charger is not included, so you need to either have one already or buy one separately. Ace Rewards members get free delivery over $50, depending on ZIP. (It's free to join.) Shop Now at Ace Hardware

Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Cyber Defense explores the role of AI in cybersecurity and its applications in defending against evolving digital threats. Normally $30, it's available as a free digital download from TradePub through August 25. Shop Now at TradePub

At Chewy, get a $20 Chewy eGift Card for free with your orders of $49 or more. Stack this offer on top of an assortment of discounts and other offers. Shipping is free with orders of $35 or more. Shop Now at Chewy

Marketing 7.0: A Guide for Thinking Marketers in the Age of AI explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping marketing and how marketers can adapt their strategies in the AI era. Currently $18 in Kindle format, it's available now as a free PDF digital download from TradePub through August 25. Shop Now at TradePub

Blockchain, Crypto and DeFi: Bridging Finance and Technology explores blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance and their growing role in the financial world. Normally $45, it's available as a free digital download from TradePub through August 18. Shop Now at TradePub

The Mission Generation: Reclaim Your Purpose, Rewrite Success, Rebuild Our Future explores how to redefine success around purpose and create meaningful change for the future. Normally $29, and currently $17 as a Kindle ebook, this PDF is available as a free digital download from TradePub through August 18. Shop Now at TradePub

With an eligible trade-in, the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB is free when bundled with a 12-month Mint Mobile plan at $180 upfront (equivalent to $15/mo.). That's a $900 savings. The trade-in is processed by Allstate and eligible devices include the Apple iPhone 15+, Samsung Galaxy S24+, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6+, or Google Pixel 9+) . You'll also get free expedited shipping. Shop Now at Mint Mobile

This promotion offers a free 20-oz. Mountain Dew Baja Blast the day after an MLB player hits a home run of at least 420 feet. Registration is required, and the reward can be redeemed at qualifying MLB stadiums for up to $10 in value or at participating retailers for up to $4 in value. Shoppers can redeem up to five free drinks total before the program ends on September 27, 2026, or once 500,000 redemptions are reached, whichever comes first. Shop Now at Baja Blast Home Runs

T-Mobile lets you preorder the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL with monthly device payments starting at $0 with an Experience Beyond plan. The 256GB model normally runs $36.12 a month before the discount. (The the 512GB version is $39.45 a month, and drops to $3.33 per month.) It ships for free. It's due to release on August 20. Shop Now at T-Mobile

This offer lets shoppers request a free sample of Greenies Original Dental Treats by submitting their name and email address. A personal link is then sent to complete the request at their own pace. Shop Now at Send Me a Sample

On August 15, Target's Garnier Glow-up Demo Event brings together skincare and haircare essentials like the Garnier Micellar Water and Thayers toner bundle for $25, alongside standalone picks like the Garnier Fructis Anti-Frizz Serum for $8. In-store demos let shoppers try the Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water and Thayers Hydrating Toner firsthand, with a free makeup bag giveaway while supplies last. Shop Now at Target

Incoming college freshmen who join Insomnia Rewards and add their school and graduation year can pick up a free 6-pack of cookies at their local bakery. The offer requires no purchase and no promo code, just a valid student ID and proof of Class of 2030 status. Supplies are capped at 30,000 nationwide and the deal runs through September 14. Shop Now at Insomnia Cookies

Spotlight is available to stream for free on Fandango at Home, with no rental or purchase fee required. Movie options include Catch Me If You Can, Deep Blue Sea, Five Nights At Freddy's, Speed, Dances With Wolves, and Armageddon. Shop Now at Fandango

With an eligible trade-in, the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB is free when bundled with a 12-month Mint Mobile plan at $180 upfront (equivalent to $15/mo.). That's a $900 savings. The trade-in is processed by Allstate and eligible devices include the Apple iPhone 15+, Samsung Galaxy S24+, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6+, or Google Pixel 9+) . You'll also get free expedited shipping. Shop Now at Mint Mobile

Buy a BIC Soleil 5 Glide razor at Target and get your money back, up to $8.29, after submitting your receipt through this rebate offer. The refund is issued via Venmo rather than as an instant discount, so shoppers pay full price upfront and get reimbursed later. Only one rebate is allowed per person, and the offer is capped at 5,000 redemptions. Shop Now at Bic Soleil Glide

Williams Sonoma offers free in-store cooking classes as part of its ongoing Skills Series. Each month covers a new theme, such as making café-style coffee drinks at home or preparing quick, restaurant-style dinners using the brand's own sauces. Reservations are required and can be made by selecting a local store. Options for August and September are now open. Shop Now at Williams-Sonoma

PC Richard & Son is offering a free Hisense 55" Class QD6 Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV with the purchase of select mattresses. Qualifying mattresses are marked on the site, and the free TV is automatically included with eligible purchases. The sale includes brands like Sealy, Stearns & Foster, and Tempur-Pedic, with savings up to $300 on select models. A Sealy Plainfield Posturepedic Plus queen mattress is $1,099.97, down from $1,399.97, while a Sealy Essentials Barnham twin mattress runs $279.97, down from $399.97. The selection spans innerspring, all-foam, and hybrid builds across comfort levels from ultra plush to ultra firm. Free delivery and setup applies to mattresses and foundations priced $399 or more within select delivery areas. Shop Now at P.C. Richard and Son

Home Depot is running a Buy One, Get One promotion across a wide range of DEWALT 20V MAX and FLEXVOLT 60V MAX tools, with free gifts included on purchases like the $249 XR cordless router or the $299 FLEXVOLT circular saw. The lineup spans saws, drills, grinders, impact drivers, and batteries, giving shoppers plenty of ways to add a second tool at no extra cost. Shop Now at Home Depot

This iPhone 16e with 128GB of storage is $99.99 at Metro by T-Mobile, down from $599.99 — after three months on the 50/mo. with Autopay plan, you'll get a $100 prepaid Mastercard gift card, essentially negating the cost of the phone. The phone includes a 48MP Fusion camera and a drop-tested design. It ships for free.  Shop Now at Metro by T-Mobile

Verizon is offering NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube, a $480 value for the 2026 NFL season, free with an eligible 5G phone on select Unlimited plans or when buying a select Verizon Home Internet plan. Customers who don't qualify for the free offer can still get it for $234. The subscription covers every out-of-market Sunday afternoon game and supports multiview, letting you watch up to four games on one screen at once. Deal ends September 2. Shop Now at Verizon

Get a Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 128GB Android Smartphone for free when you bring your number over to Metro by T-Mobile's $40 per month one-line Unlimited 5G plan. There are no activation fees, taxes are included, and this monthly rate can be locked in for five years for talk, text, and data service. That's like $250 in your pocket.

Shop Now at Metro by T-Mobile

Verizon is offering several phones for $0 per month when you trade in an eligible device and add a qualifying plan, including the Motorola razr 2026, Apple iPhone 17e, Samsung Galaxy A37 5G, and Google Pixel 10 Pro. Retail prices on these models range from $250 for the Galaxy A37 5G up to $1,000 for the Pixel 10 Pro, showing the offer spans budget and flagship devices alike. Other models like the Samsung Galaxy S26 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are also discounted with a qualifying plan, though not free. Plus, you'll get a $200 Verizon gift card for free when you check out with a qualifying plan. These items ship for free. Deal ends August 31. Shop Now at Verizon

Best Buy is giving away a free Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary collectible game case when they buy any two select Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 titles, including games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.  Shop Now at Best Buy

CeraVe is offering a free sample of its Anti-Dandruff Hydrating Shampoo directly through its website. Shoppers just need to fill out a short form to claim one. Shop Now at Cerave

Signing the National Geographic Society's Pollinator Pledge gets you a free packet of native pollinator seeds mailed to your home. The offer is limited to U.S. addresses and one packet per household, and it runs while supplies last. Shop Now at National Geographic

Colgate offers this classroom kit at no cost to educators through the Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program. It includes oral health education materials and product samples for 25 kindergarten or first-grade students. Shop Now at Colgate

Carl's Jr. is making up for failed summer romances by offering a free chicken maxx sandwich. Basically, you upload a screenshot of your "summer situationship story" via the form. You'll also need to be a Rewards member but it's free to join. It'll only be available for the first 1,000 qualifying redemptions and sandwich must be redeemed by September 1. Shop Now at Carl's Jr.

Instacart+ members can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics from Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy with the included Peacock subscription. The opening ceremony will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026. You can enjoy the winter games in a range of ways, you can track with real-time results, follow your favorite sports and athletes with Multiview and Gold Zone, or catch highlights with full re-plays. As part of the 2026 Winter Olympics enjoy event such as alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsled, cross-country skiing, curling, figure skating, and more.

Instacart+ is offering a free two week trial. An Instacart+ membership is $9.99 per month or $99 per year. You will enjoy exclusive benefits like $0 delivery fee on grocery and retail orders of $10+, and more.

This offer ends February 23, 2026 at 9 am ET. Shop Now at Instacart Inc

T-Mobile is offering preorders of the Google Pixel 11 for $0 a month for 36 months with an Experience Beyond plan, instead of the $899.99 full price. The phone is available for pre-order in Frost, Obsidian, and Hibiscus colors. It ships for free, and is estimated to release on August 20. Shop Now at T-Mobile

T-Mobile is offering the Google Pixel 11 Pro 256GB for $0 per month for 36 months with an Experience Beyond plan, down from a monthly price of $30.56. The phone's full price without the promotion is $1,099.99 plus tax. It ships for free too. It's expected to release on August 20. Shop Now at T-Mobile

Instacart's Deal Week highlights savings on groceries and household items delivered through Kroger. Some snacks, like Chomps meat sticks and Hot Pockets sandwiches, are listed completely free, while everyday essentials such as Bounty paper towels and Tide detergent are also discounted. Several deals require a Kroger loyalty card to unlock the lower price. Deal ends August 16. Shop Now at Instacart Inc

At Verizon, the Google Pixel 11 can be preordered from $0 a month over 36 months with an eligible trade-in and an Unlimited plan, against a full retail price of $900. Plus, during checkout, you can add a tablet (your choice between a Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G or Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G) and a Google Pixel Watch 5 41mm to your cart for free. (Each item requires its own plan.) The phone includes a 6.3" Super Actua OLED display with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection and a triple rear camera system with up to 20x zoom. New customers also avoid device activation fees on this order. It ships for free. The phone and watch are due to release on August 20. Shop Now at Verizon

Royal Perks members who spend $10 or more at Burger King can get up to four months of Spotify Premium at no extra cost. The offer is limited to qualifying members and participating restaurants, so check eligibility before ordering. Shop Now at Burger King