Quick Answer
Here are the best free Usenet trials I’ve found:
- Newshosting offers a 7-day promo trial on US large backbone with a bundled newsreader.
- Easynews browser‑only Usenet plus a safety net — you can request your refund within 30 days if you’re not staying.
- Pure Usenet offers a 7-day free trial — you can cancel as soon as you decide, since access continues until term end — that prevents any surprise renewals.
- Usenet.Farm offers 10GB free, no time limit, no card required, only an email address.
Usenet Trial Comparison
Here are the main Usenet providers offering trial-style access, what you actually get, and how to cancel without surprises.
Newshosting
Trial style: Classic trial (often 7–14 days on promos, with a data cap) via deal pages.
What you actually get: Full-speed access, long retention, and a bundled newsreader with built-in search.
How to cancel cleanly:
- Log in to your Newshosting Account Control Panel.
- Go to “Update Your Payment”.
- Scroll down and click “Cancel Account”.
- Your access usually stays active until the end of the period, so cancel at least a day before renewal.
Easynews
Trial style: No true free trial; instead, a 30‑day money‑back guarantee on new plans.
What you actually get: Unlimited use of the web Usenet interface, SSL encryption, and full retention. If you cancel in the first 30 days, you can request a refund.
How to cancel cleanly:
- Log in at
account.easynews.com. - Go to My Account → “Cancel Account” and confirm.
- You usually remain active until the period ends.
- If you were billed, open a support ticket within 30 days and request the money‑back refund.
Pure Usenet
Trial style: 7‑day free trial or low‑cost first month (varies by promotion).
What you actually get: Full access to a Netherlands backbone, ideal for privacy‑friendly setups when combined with a separate VPN like PIA or Proton.
How to cancel cleanly:
- Log in to the “My Pure” admin panel.
- Go to Change Payment Information.
- Click “Cancel Account” at the bottom and confirm.
- Renewals stop; access continues until the current term ends.
Usenet.Farm
Trial style: 10 GB free, no time limit, and no card required.
What you actually get: Enough data to test your newsreader and indexer without giving any billing details.
How to cancel cleanly:
- Initially, there’s no subscription at all until you add payment.
- If you later buy a plan, go to your account/billing page.
- Cancel any active recurring product listed there to avoid further charges.
