Black Friday subscription deals 2025: steep discounts on streaming, learning, VPNs and productivity apps

Black Friday brings some of the best opportunities to lock in discounted subscriptions for services you already use or have been meaning to try. From audiobooks and language learning to VPNs, productivity tools and streaming services, this year’s deals include both brief trials and deep multi-year discounts that can save you hundreds.

Below are the standout offers we’re tracking now across categories. Prices and availability can change fast during the sales period, so check terms (length of access, auto‑renewal) before you commit.

Top subscription deals right now

• Audible — 3 months for $3 (intro deal). Great for audiobook fans who can cancel before auto‑renewal if they don’t want the full price afterward.
• Rosetta Stone — Lifetime Unlimited for $149 (60% off). Strong pick if you plan long‑term language study across many languages.
• MasterClass — up to 50% off annual subscriptions. Big library of instructor‑led courses across creative and business topics.
• Adobe Creative Cloud — 1 year for ~$420 (50% off). Full suite for creators who need Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator and more.
• 1Password — 1 year for $24 (50% off). A top password manager for cross‑platform security and ease of use.

Best streaming & media offers

• Apple TV+ — 6 months for $36. A low‑cost way to sample Apple’s originals if you haven’t yet.
• Plex — Lifetime Pass for $150 (40% off). Good value if you maintain a personal media library and want Plex’s premium features.
• Sling TV — Orange day pass for $1. Ideal for one‑off sports/events without a long subscription.
• Walmart+ — 1 year for $49 (50% off) — includes perks and a free streaming add‑on choice.

Top VPN bargains

• ExpressVPN — 15 months for ~$52. Reliable speeds and broad server coverage; good for streaming and privacy.
• Surfshark — 27 months for ~$54. Extremely aggressive pricing with strong performance in recent tests.
• NordVPN — 27 months for ~$81. Balanced speed, security features and new post‑quantum options.
• CyberGhost — 28 months for ~$57. Budget‑friendly with a large server network and helpful automation features.

How to pick the best Black Friday subscription deal

• Read the fine print: check the length of the promotional period and whether it auto‑renews at full price.
• Compare value vs. need: a lifetime deal makes sense if you’ll use a service long term; short trial offers can be great for sampling.
• Watch for bundles: some offers include multiple services (streaming + shopping perks) that increase overall value.
• Use payment reminders: set a calendar alert to cancel trial subscriptions before they auto‑renew if you don’t want to continue.

Deals vary by region and retailer — check the provider’s site for eligibility and exact terms. If you want to deep‑dive into a specific category (like VPNs or language apps), we can highlight the best picks and explain tradeoffs in more detail.

Discussion: Which subscription deal are you most likely to buy this Black Friday — a lifetime language plan, a multi‑year VPN, or a streaming/learning subscription? Tell us what you want and we’ll help you decide.