Free Trials and Promotional Subscriptions
Some creators offer ways to try their content without paying full price upfront. Here's what each one is and what to watch for.
Free trials
A free trial gives you full subscriber access for a set number of days — typically 3, 7, 14, or 30 — before the first paid period begins.
- You'll be charged automatically when the trial ends.
- You can cancel any time during the trial to avoid being charged.
- Cancellation during a trial = you keep access until the trial ends, and you're never charged.
- Trials are usually one-per-creator-per-fan. You can't repeatedly start a trial with the same creator after it ends.
When you start a trial, the subscription button becomes "Trial active – cancels in X days". Tap it to manage or cancel.
Promotional discounts
A promo is a percentage off the creator's normal subscription price for a limited time — often a one-time first-month discount.
- Promos are first-period only by default unless the creator's promo says otherwise.
- The renewal price is the regular price, not the promo price.
- Promo codes (when offered) are entered at checkout.
You'll see the promo applied on the subscribe button: "Subscribe — 50% off first month".
Free subscriptions
Some creators run a free subscription — anyone can subscribe at no cost, and the creator monetizes through tips, PPV, and custom content instead.
- Free subs work the same as paid subs: you get the full subscriber feed.
- There's no auto-renewal because there's nothing to renew.
- The creator's PPV content is still paid; the subscription is the only free part.
Stacking promos with annual plans
If a creator offers both a discounted promo and an annual plan, the annual price is usually the better long-term deal even when the promo is steeper. Do the math:
- Promo: 50% off first month, then 600 FB/month → 300 + (11 × 600) = 6,900 FB/year.
- Annual: 5,400 FB/year flat → cheaper.
Promos work for trying creators out cheaply. Annual works for creators you know you want long-term.