How to Get Free Products on AppSumo Step By Step
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AppSumo regularly lists $0 deals (AppSumo freebies) alongside its usual lifetime software offers, and you can claim them without entering a card number. As of August 2026, the process takes about five minutes: filter the marketplace by price, add a free deal to your cart, check out at $0, then redeem the product from either your confirmation email or your account dashboard.
Here's exactly how to do it, plus the redemption details that trip people up.
What "Free" Means on AppSumo
Free deals on AppSumo aren't trial versions or freemium tiers, they're full products (or a meaningful chunk of one) that a software partner is giving away to get AppSumo users into their funnel. Some are downloadable goods like ebooks or templates you keep permanently. Others are subscription-based tools where you get a redemption code for a free year, after which the product may convert to a paid plan. Knowing which type you're claiming matters, because the redemption steps and what happens after differ.
Step-by-Step: Finding Free Deals on AppSumo
1. Create a free AppSumo account
Sign up on AppSumo for free then sign in. No payment details are required just to browse or claim free listings.
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2. Access the Appsumo Freebies
Option 1: Navigate to the full deals catalog & filter by price
Navigate to the full deals catalog
From the top navigation, click Software, then select Browse All Deals at the bottom of the dropdown. This opens the full marketplace rather than just the featured picks on the homepage.
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| Navigate to the full deals catalog - thelostoffer.com |
Filter by price
On the sidebar, find Price Range and select Free. The catalog now shows only $0 listings. Click into any product that interests you to read what's included before claiming it.
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Option 2: Navigate directly to the freebies collection
Go to the freebies collection here. Browse the through the free product and shoose what you like.
Note: in "Access the Appsumo Freebies" step, I prefer the option "Option 1: Navigate to the full deals catalog & filter by price" Option 2, to see all the free products and incase the direct freebies collection url endup moved or no available.
3. Claim the free deal
On the product page, read the product detail carefuly and what it provides. Then click "Get Now for FREE". You'll be redirected to your cart at "appsumo.com/cart/", where the total shows $0.
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4. Check out at zero cost
Click Checkout. Since nothing is owed, you'll see a message confirming "No payment method is needed, this one is on us!" Click Place Order Now to finalize it.
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5. Save your confirmation
You'll land on the thank-you page at "appsumo.com/checkout/complete/", and a confirmation email is sent to your account address. Click Download Invoice at the bottom of the page if you want a PDF record of the order, useful for expense tracking even at $0.
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How to Redeem Your Free Product
Claiming the deal and activating it are two separate steps. You won't get access to the product until you redeem it, and there are two ways to start that process.
Option 1: From your confirmation email
The order confirmation email includes a summary of what you got and a Redeem button. The email walks you through the same three steps as the dashboard: open your Products page, use the Actions menu to activate or redeem, then follow the partner's instructions before the listed redemption deadline.
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Option 2: From your AppSumo account
Click your profile icon and select Products from the dropdown or, if you're still on the thank-you page, click View All Products in the bottom right. This shows every product you've purchased, including free ones.
Find your item in the Status column. It will show Redeem Now along with a deadline, such as "Redeem by Oct 16, 2026." Missing that window can forfeit access, so don't let it sit.
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Click Redeem Now (In email or in purchased products page to open the redemption page.
In case of a downloadable freebie, Download Now.
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In case of a Subscription-based freebie, do the following:
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Appsumo Freebie Redemption Process Recap
| Product type | What you'll see | What to do |
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| Downloadable (ebooks, templates, assets) | A yellow "Redeem Now" button that opens the file in a new tab | Download and save your own copy immediately. AppSumo notes the content isn't guaranteed to stay available past your expiration date |
| Subscription-based (SaaS tools, one-year freebies) | A redemption code plus a "Copy to Clipboard" button | Sign up on the partner's official site (linked from the product page), paste the code in the designated field, and submit to activate your free year |
For subscription freebies specifically: copy the code, click the yellow Redeem Now button, create your account on the partner's site, paste the AppSumo code where prompted, and click Submit. The product page itself usually links directly to the partner's signup page, so you don't have to search for it separately.
Don't Skip These Details
A few things are easy to overlook and worth double-checking before you close the tab:
- Redemption deadlines are real. AppSumo shows an exact date (e.g., "Redeem by Oct 16, 2026") on your Products page, set a reminder if you're not activating right away.
- "Free" doesn't always mean "forever." Many subscription deals are explicitly one-year freebies. Read the note on the redemption page (it usually says so directly) so you're not surprised when billing kicks in later.
- Downloadable files may disappear. If your freebie is a direct download, save it locally rather than relying on AppSumo or the partner site to host it indefinitely.
- Check the Actions dropdown for the right verb. License-based products use "Activate"; code-based products use "Redeem" and send you to the partner's site to finish setup.
Free listings rotate through AppSumo's catalog regularly, so it's worth checking back, pairing a few free tools with an occasional paid lifetime deal is a common way regular users build out a stack without paying subscription prices.
Disclaimers: What to Know Before You Claim a Freebie
A free price tag doesn't mean the product comes with no rules attached. Before you redeem anything, keep these points in mind:
- Your redemption code is meant for you only. AppSumo requires its partners to issue unique, one-time-use codes for each product rather than a single reusable code, specifically to prevent a code from being improperly shared and giving unauthorized, unpaid access to a product the partner built. Once your code validates, it won't work again for anyone else, so don't post it publicly or hand it off.
- AppSumo won't chase down a missed deadline for you. Support is available if you run into technical issues, but AppSumo has stated it isn't responsible for assisting with late redemption or activation requests. The date shown on your Products page is the real deadline, treat it as final.
- The specific deadline on your account overrides any general rule of thumb. AppSumo's contracts require partners to give customers at least 60 days from purchase to redeem, but that's a minimum, not a promise, some deals allow longer, others may run shorter windows depending on the partner. Always go by the exact date listed on your own Products page rather than assuming a fixed number of days.
- Reselling or misrepresenting a free product isn't allowed. AppSumo's Terms of Use treat reselling products in violation of the Terms, or engaging in fraudulent, deceptive, or harmful behavior, as grounds for being considered not in good standing, which can lead to account limits or suspension.
- You're licensed to use the product, not to redistribute it. The software, ebook, or template you unlock is still the partner's intellectual property. AppSumo's own site content is protected the same way "you agree not to use their content unless they consent in writing" and the same principle of respecting ownership applies to what partners hand you through redemption. Read the specific license or usage terms on the partner's redemption page rather than assuming you can copy, resell, or redistribute what you receive.
- Terms vary deal by deal, always check the fine print on the listing itself. Refund rules, redemption windows, and what happens after a one-year subscription freebie expires are set per product, not universally. The redemption page for each item usually spells out its specific conditions (e.g., "This is a one-year freebie") that note is not boilerplate, it's the actual rule for that product.
None of this is legal advice, and it's not a substitute for AppSumo's own Terms of Use or the specific terms shown on each product listing when in doubt, that's the source to check.
FAQ
Are AppSumo's free deals actually free, with no hidden charges?
Yes,free listings check out at $0 and explicitly state no payment method is needed. The only cost risk is with one-year subscription freebies, which may convert to a paid plan after the free period unless you cancel or downgrade before it ends.
Do I need a credit card to claim a free product on AppSumo?
No. The checkout page for $0 orders skips payment entirely and confirms with the message "No payment method is needed, this one is on us!"
What happens if I miss the redemption deadline?
You risk losing access to the deal. AppSumo lists a specific redemption date next to each purchased product's status, and that window isn't guaranteed to reopen once it passes.
Can I get more than one free product on AppSumo?
Yes, there's no stated limit on how many $0 deals you can claim, each one goes through its own cart-and-checkout flow, and all of them appear together on your Products page.
What's the difference between "Activate" and "Redeem" in the Actions menu?
"Activate" applies to license-based products managed directly through your AppSumo account. "Redeem" applies to code-based products and sends you to the partner's own site to enter your code and finish setup.
Do free AppSumo deals expire after I redeem them?
It depends on the product. Downloadable freebies are yours to keep once saved, though AppSumo doesn't guarantee the file stays hosted past your expiration date. Subscription freebies are commonly time-limited, a one-year term is typical, after which normal pricing may apply.
Who to contact If I have more questions or I need help regarding Appsumo Freebies?
For AppSumo-specific questions, email them at support@appsumo.com or through the chatbot in the appsumo website.
Recap: Getting Free Products on AppSumo
Claiming a free AppSumo deal comes down to five moves: filter the marketplace by Price Range → Free, add the product to your cart, check out at $0, then redeem it either from your confirmation email or your account's Products page. From there, downloadable freebies just need saving to your device, while subscription freebies need their code activated on the partner's site before the redemption deadline listed on your account.
The parts people actually mess up aren't the checkout, it's forgetting the redemption deadline, or not realizing a "free" subscription is a one-year term rather than a lifetime one. Keep your code private, read the specific terms on each product's redemption page, and download anything downloadable right away instead of leaving it for later.
Ready to start? Head to AppSumo, filter by Free, and claim your first freebie today.
