The best free Usenet trials make it easy to access Usenet groups, and while you might expect some service limitations with a free trial, a number of Usenet free trials are available without any.
While Usenet groups are no longer so commonly used as in the early days of the internet, they still retain a significant following of users, especially since the advent of NZB readers to make for easy access to specific discussions or topics.
However, while free Usenet groups still exist, these have been very much eclipsed by paid-for Usenet groups which aside from having a more reliable service can also provide a safer service with better anti-virus and spam filtering.
Therefore it's likely that the modern Usenet user will be using a subscription service to access their favorite groups and content.
However, you can still access Usenet content for free by using free trials of existing Usenet providers. And if you're happy with the service, you could always stick with your subscription.
To help with your choices, we've provided the best deals for Usenet trials, allowing you to get the most out of the free introductory period for various Usenet services.
- We also picked out the best Usenet providers.
Easynews is an all-in-one service combining unlimited Usenet access and a Usenet search interface together in one plan. It has the most accurate search technology with embedded file previews and works on all devices, including mobile, with no software or NZBs required. The service also gives you the option to either download files or access them directly inside your browser with no downloading required. Exclusive TechRadar Offer - Get 50 GB of free access, then get 3 FREE MONTHS automatically added to your unlimited account [80% Off].View Deal
XS News probably shares the same ownership or backbone as UseNeXT as it has speeds of up to 800Mbps as well. The firm’s trial is as generous (albeit lasting only 14-days) and includes unlimited speed and access to 30 Petabytes of content.View Deal
Newshosting is offering an exclusive 750GB high-speed downloads free trial (no speed caps) for 7 days for TechRadar visitors. This is the best free trial available and includes a free newsreader (Usenet search included) plus a free No-Logs VPN. If you decide to stay on after the trial period, you’ll get a 58% lifetime discount automatically applied to your account.View Deal
Eweka also offers a 7-day trial with unlimited downloads (you’re essentially limited by your internet speed). Once that period has elapsed, you can opt for a subscription with a 300Mbps connection speed.View Deal
Supernews has only a 72-hour trial period, the (joint) shortest of the freebies here, but it’s the only one to offer a 100% completion rate which should cut down the number of download failures.View Deal
Giganews on the other hand doesn’t suffer from the same issues. Its 14-day trial is on par with Easynews, and gives you a nifty Usenet browser called MIMO. But you have unlimited monthly access and a whopping 50 connections.View Deal
You can try one of the most popular European Usenet service providers, Tweaknews, for up to 10-days with unlimited downloads and uncapped speeds. You get a lifetime discount, but just be wary of the low retention levels.View Deal
Usenetserver also offers a 14-day trial but it ends when you reach the 10GB limit, which for power users could take a few minutes! This service is aimed at experienced users so novices should proceed with caution.View Deal
Netherlands-based Pure Usenet wants to introduce new users to 7-days of Usenet nirvana with 12 connections, unlimited speed and unlimited data allowance, unlike most of the other trials highlighted here.View Deal
Usenet.Farm promises to be a “fresh wind on the Usenet landscape” and tries to achieve this by killing the password and not requiring any registration. You only need your email to log in to the trial. Get this 10GB trial for free with no time limits.View Deal
A 14-day trial and 10GB of content is what you can expect from iLoad Usenet, a German-based service that only needs your email – like the above provider – to kick-start your Usenet journey.View Deal
There seems to be something in the Netherlands that attracts Usenet providers. Easyusenet is another outfit based in the country, and offers a 5-day trial with 200Mbps speeds and no data download limit. You do need to provide your mobile phone number, though, as the company will send you an SMS code.View Deal
Aiming to lure you in with the (joint) shortest trial period of all the providers here is Hitnews. You have 72-hours to download as much content, and read as many posts as is humanly possible. Get those coffee mugs lined up as you experience unrestricted Usenet access. View Deal
- We've also featured the best NZB and Usenet clients, as well as the best NZB indexing websites.