Best Black Friday subscription deals 2025: streaming, VPNs, learning & productivity

Black Friday brings steep discounts on online subscriptions — streaming, learning platforms, VPNs, productivity tools and more. Many offers are time-limited and target new or returning subscribers, so check eligibility and renewal terms before you buy.

Below is a curated list of standout deals across categories, with quick notes on who they’re best for and what to watch for at checkout.

Headline deals

• Quicken Simplifi — 1 year for $36 (50% off). A clean, beginner-friendly budgeting app that highlights net worth, recurring bills and spending trends. Sign up.
• Audible — 3 months for $3 plus a $20 Audible credit. Great short-term deal for heavy audiobook listeners. Get it.
• Rosetta Stone — Lifetime Unlimited for $149 (60% off). Best for dedicated language learners who want long-term access. More info.
• Apple TV+ — 6 months for $36 (new/eligible returning subscribers; direct via Apple). Subscribe.
• Disney+ & Hulu (Duo Basic) — 1 year for $60 (ads). Strong family value combining franchises and next-day network TV. Bundle details.
• MasterClass — Up to 50% off annual subscriptions. Good for ongoing learners who want celebrity-led courses. See offer.

Top VPN & privacy deals

• ExpressVPN — ~15 months for $74.85 (61% off). Reliable speeds and wide server coverage. Details.
• Surfshark — Long plans ~27 months for ~$53.73 (huge % off). Fast and feature-rich. Offer.
• NordVPN — ~27 months for $80.73 (74% off). Strong security features and post-quantum options. Learn more.
• DeleteMe — 30% off with code. Useful for removing personal data from people-search sites. Try DeleteMe.

Streaming & media highlights

• HBO Max — 1 year (ad tier) for $36. Big catalog of prestige TV and movies. Sign up.
• Paramount+ — 2 months for $6 (short binge window). More.
• Plex — Lifetime Pass ~$150. Good if you run a personal media server. Get Plex.
• Walmart+ — 1 year for ~$49 (50% off) — includes free shipping and a choice of streaming perks like Peacock Premium. Details.

Who should grab these deals

If you want to test a service, short promotional windows (Audible, Apple TV+) let you binge at low cost. For ongoing needs (password managers, budgeting apps, VPNs), deeper long-term discounts are worth locking in — but remember most promos auto-renew at standard rates.

Shopping tips

• Check eligibility: many promos target new or returning subscribers only.
• Note auto-renew: set a calendar reminder to cancel if you don’t want to continue at full price.
• Compare direct vs third-party checkout requirements (Apple TV+ deals often require signup via Apple).
• Consider trial chaining: use short promos across months to sample services without long commitments.

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Discussion: Which subscription deal are you most tempted by — a streaming bundle, a lifetime learning pass, or a long-term VPN? Which services do you prioritize when budget is tight?