Gift subscriptions with joiner rewards: see exactly what the new member gets
Five gift subscriptions, each with a real reward for the new member: Gousto's 50% off the 1st box, Audible's and BookBeat's 30 days free, Magzter's week of GOLD and GreatMagazines' free UK delivery. We list them side by side and rank none.
30 days free on either plan; 2 free titles for Prime members
50% off box 1, 40% off box 2, 20% off 3–8
Free UK delivery and gift subscriptions from £29
30 days free with 20 hours of audiobooks and e-books
A week of Magzter GOLD at no cost; £14.99 after
Key takeaways
- Gousto: 50% off box 1, 40% off box 2 and 20% off boxes 3 to 8.
- Audible and BookBeat: 30 days free each; BookBeat adds 20 hours of listening.
- Magzter: 7 days of GOLD free, then £14.99 unless you cancel.
- GreatMagazines: free UK delivery, gifts from £29.
Looking for a gift subscription with something extra for the person who signs up? These five let a new joiner start with a real reward: free days, free hours or a big discount on the first boxes. Hunting for the right one? We list them side by side and rank none of them.
Quick answers
- Food lover: Gousto takes 50% off the 1st box.
- Listener: Audible gives 30 days free; BookBeat gives 30 days free with 20 hours to spend on audiobooks and e-books.
- Reader: Magzter gives a week of GOLD free; GreatMagazines gives free UK delivery on every subscription.
Gousto: a meal-box gift that starts at half price
Gousto gives a new UK customer 50% off the 1st box, 40% off the 2nd and 20% off boxes 3 to 8, with free next-day delivery on the 1st box. Gousto's own figure is up to £97.65 saved in the first two months. The discount applies automatically when the box is built after arriving through our link. It is for new Gousto customers in the UK.
Audible: 30 days free, either plan
Audible gives a new member 30 days free on either plan. Standard is then £5.99 a month with one audiobook a month. Premium is then £8.99 a month with a monthly credit for a title you keep. An Amazon Prime member picks two free titles in the first month instead of one. Audible needs an Amazon account and a valid credit card.
BookBeat: 20 hours of listening to try
BookBeat gives new users a 30-day free trial with 20 hours to spend on audiobooks and e-books. No code is needed. Card details are added at sign-up and you can cancel any time. Billing starts after the trial unless you cancel.
Magzter: a week of GOLD, 10,000+ titles
Magzter starts you on 7 days of Magzter GOLD for nothing, which opens 10,000+ magazines and newspapers on any device. After the week, £14.99 is the renewal price unless you cancel. Switch auto-renew off at least 24 hours before the trial ends if you only want the week.
GreatMagazines: print gifts with free UK delivery
GreatMagazines covers UK postage on every subscription. Gift prices begin at £29 for Yours, £29.99 for Empire, £34.99 for Today's Golfer and £39.99 for MCN. You can time the e-card for a day you name. A subscription runs for at least 12 months after the 14-day cooling-off period, and gifts can take up to 28 days to arrive.
Side by side
| Gift | Joiner gets | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Gousto | 50% off box 1, 40% off box 2, 20% off boxes 3 to 8 | New UK customers only |
| Audible | 30 days free | Needs an Amazon account and a valid credit card |
| BookBeat | 30 days free with 20 hours | Billing starts after the trial unless you cancel |
| Magzter | 7 days of GOLD free | £14.99 renewal unless you cancel |
| GreatMagazines | Free UK delivery | Subscription runs at least 12 months |
More reward ideas: the full Christmas refer a friend list, experience gifts and cashback stacking.
Side by side
| Gousto | Audible | BookBeat | Magzter | GreatMagazines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joiner reward | 50% off box 1, 40% off box 2, 20% off boxes 3 to 8 | 30 days free | 30 days free with 20 hours | 7 days of GOLD free | Free UK delivery |
| Who qualifies | New UK customers | New members | New users | New accounts on the UK storefront | UK customers |
| After the offer | Discount steps down across the first eight boxes | Standard £5.99 a month or Premium £8.99 a month | Billing starts unless you cancel | £14.99 renewal unless you cancel | Subscription runs at least 12 months |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best gift subscription with a joiner reward?
It depends on who it is for. Gousto suits a food lover, Audible and BookBeat suit a listener, and Magzter and GreatMagazines suit a reader. We list them side by side and do not rank them.
How much does Gousto take off the first box?
50% off the 1st box, 40% off the 2nd and 20% off boxes 3 to 8 for new UK customers, with free next-day delivery on the 1st box. Gousto's own figure is up to £97.65 saved in the first two months.
Is the Audible trial really free?
Yes for 30 days on either plan. After that Standard is £5.99 a month and Premium is £8.99 a month, unless you cancel. Amazon says a trial is open to anyone who has not had one in the previous 12 months on the same account or card.
How long does a GreatMagazines gift take?
Gifts can take up to 28 days. You can time the e-card for a day you name, so the present is ready on the day.
Do I need a code?
No code is needed for BookBeat, Magzter or GreatMagazines. Gousto's discount applies automatically when you arrive through the link.
Last checked 17 October 2026 by Bez, Editor-in-Chief. Figures verified against each brand's own terms. How we check.