Freebiebox

What's in the box: Five to ten full-size products from fitness, food, fashion, beauty and electronics, plus a magazine listing each item and its comparison price.

Freebiebox is the Austrian company behind Lifestylebox, a surprise box that ships every two months. Despite the name, this is not a free sample club: the subscription is prepaid, and you are buying a curated box rather than signing up for giveaways. Each box holds five to ten full-size products drawn from fitness, food, fashion, beauty and electronics, and the company says the contents are always worth more than 100 euros. The stated focus is on new, local and sustainable brands, and a magazine in every box describes each item along with comparison prices, which helps you judge the value yourself. You can cancel at any time and there is no minimum term. The company was founded in 2017 by Moritz Lechner, then 14, together with Chris Pollak, and it describes a six-person team. The site is in German and the business is based in Austria, so it suits shoppers in that market best. Pricing is not shown up front, and a mixed box means some items may miss your tastes. If you want a varied bimonthly treat with full-size products and like discovering smaller brands, it is worth a look. If you expected freebies, look elsewhere.