PlayStation Plus Free Trial Coming in 2025

First introduced in 2010 as a complimentary service to compete with Xbox Live, PlayStation Plus has undergone major changes since its launch. Today's PlayStation Plus is a subscription-based service for PS5 and PS4 players, which is essential for online multiplayer, but also includes tiered plans with extra perks like downloadable game libraries, cloud streaming, and more.

Previously, Sony offered free trials for newcomers to try its online service, but currently, PlayStation Plus does not provide any free trial options.

Are There Other Ways to Get PS Plus for Free?

Though PlayStation Plus free trials aren’t available universally, Sony’s website notes that select countries or regions may occasionally have access to time-limited trials. The company doesn't disclose exactly who qualifies or when these trials will be offered, so you'll need to stay alert. Additionally, PlayStation sometimes hosts free multiplayer weekends that don’t require a PS Plus subscription, though these events remain largely unpredictable.

PlayStation also occasionally runs promotions on PS Plus subscriptions, though these are usually restricted to new or returning members — existing subscribers tend to miss out.

Which PS Plus Alternatives Include Free Trials?

There's no true substitute for PS Plus when it comes to playing online on a PlayStation 5 or 4, but several other services offer free trials or low-cost access to streaming game libraries. Keep in mind that nearly all of these alternatives are only available on other platforms—such as PC, a different console, or a mobile device.

1. PC Game Pass (14 Days for $1 - $11.99/month

14 Days For $1

Microsoft PC Game Pass

0See it at XboxHundreds of games available to playPlay Xbox Game Studios titles on day oneIncludes an EA Play subscription and Riot Games benefits

2. Nintendo Switch Online (7-Day Free Trial) - Starting at $3.99/month

7 Days Free

Nintendo Switch Online

1See it at NintendoIncludes dozens of NES, SNES, and Game Boy gamesNintendo Music app included in subscriptionAccess to discount game vouchers, retro game controllers, and limited-time games

3. Amazon Luna+ (7-Day Free Trial) - $9.99/month

7 Days Free

Amazon Luna+

1See it at AmazonAccess a catalog of over 100 gamesPlay games up to 1080p/60fpsAvailable on PC, Mac, and mobile devices

4. Apple Arcade (1-Month Free Trial) - $6.99/month

1 Month Free

Apple Arcade

1See it at AppleAccess a growing library of over 200 ad-free gamesAvailable across all your Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro)Share your subscription with up to five family members

Other platforms, such as Ubisoft+ and EA Play, exclusively offer games from their own publishers for streaming, but they currently do not offer any free trials.