I’ve set my sights on joining as many legitimate product testing platforms as possible, in order to discover which ones truly stand out from the crowd.
In this hobby, you’ll reap what you sow. If you have extra time to spare and genuinely have an interest in trying out and reviewing products, continue reading on. We asked Free Stuff Spot in the UK, what the best product testing company is and they advised on the best 2 to use.
What Is Product Testing?
Brands work with product testing companies to receive real, honest feedback about their newest offerings. These companies maintain large pools of testers and carefully select participants whose profiles best match the item being tested. If chosen, you’ll be invited to take part in a ‘campaign’, ‘project’ or ‘programme’. The selected testers will get exclusive access to the product/s in the post and begin to try it out and provide feedback.
Other ways they may spread awareness besides writing reviews include uploading photos, posting on Facebook, tweeting, writing conversation reports, and writing a dedicated blog post. The more you contribute, the more likely you are to be chosen for future campaigns.
BzzAgent
BzzAgent is one of the more established product testing sites, boasting a simple, engaging design that makes it easy to navigate. I’m still relatively new to the platform, but I’ve already participated in one campaign—the Sure Women Deodorant BzzCampaign.
BzzAgent rewards participation with a ranking system. Everyone starts as a ‘Solitary Bee’ and can eventually rise through the ranks to earn the title of ‘Sweet Bee’. Each activity you carry out—such as posting a review or tweeting—earns you a ‘honeycomb’, which helps you move up the ranks.
Previous campaigns have included well-known brands and products such as Glade scented candles, Tonka XT toy vehicles, Burt’s Bees skincare items, and Hill’s Science Plan pet food.
TRND
A newer addition to the UK market, TRND (pronounced “trend”) covers campaigns for gadgets, chocolate, perfume, and more.
Every time you submit a report, you receive a personalised message from someone at TRND HQ—known as a ‘trndster’—thanking you for your feedback. You also earn ‘wombats’, TRND’s own form of participation points, which you can monitor from your ‘mytrnd’ dashboard. These points reflect how engaged and active you’ve been on your projects.
I took part in TRND’s first UK campaign, which featured the fragrance ‘007 For Her’. I received a 30ml bottle of the perfume, multiple sample vials, printed questionnaires, and a detailed project booklet. I immersed myself in the campaign—reviewing the product on Amazon, submitting several conversation reports, sharing blog content, and posting lots of photos featuring my colleagues and friends trying it out.
Beware of Scams
If a product testing website asks you to pay a membership fee, think twice before proceeding. There are so many trustworthy, completely free alternatives out there that paying to join is usually unnecessary.
Also, review the Privacy Policy before signing up. If they mention selling or sharing your personal data with third parties, it’s best to walk away. You’ll likely end up flooded with spam emails or marketing texts, which can be frustrating and difficult to unsubscribe from.
Remember: if an offer seems too good to be true—such as testing an iPhone or winning luxury prizes—it probably is. These are often bait tactics to lure people into scams.
Give It a Try
If this post has sparked your curiosity, why not sign up to one of the aforementioned platforms and explore product testing for yourself? Be sure to complete as many surveys and activities as possible to increase your chances of being granted future projects.
Most importantly—enjoy the process. It’s a fun and rewarding way to discover new products and share your opinions.
Feel free to use the comments section below to share your own product testing experiences—I’d love to hear from you!
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