Our mission
The internet is full of coupon sites that scrape codes from anywhere and publish them without ever checking whether they work. Users then arrive at checkout with a list of codes that are expired, region-locked, or simply fake.
CouponsRiver was built to address that problem in the AI and software space. Our records distinguish verified, unverified, and unknown offer states, and we keep the evidence date when one is available. Readers can report anything that no longer matches the merchant's site so it can be reviewed.
How we verify deals
Our general process for each code or deal:
- We identify a deal from an official or otherwise documented source.
- Where possible, we apply the code against a real or simulated checkout to confirm the discount is applied at the stated amount.
- If qualifying evidence exists, we preserve the available status and date.
- If evidence is missing or a code is rejected, the record remains unverified or unknown.
We review records as evidence becomes available, but we cannot guarantee a code is still valid at the moment you try it. Vendors change their offers without notice. If something is broken, let us know and we'll re-check it promptly.
Honest caveat: some offers may change before we can re-check them, especially limited-time flash sales. Always verify the final price on the vendor's website before completing a purchase.
What we cover
Our primary focus is tools people use to run online businesses and creative workflows:
- AI software — writing assistants, image generators, voice tools, and productivity AI
- SaaS applications — project management, analytics, email marketing, CRM, and collaboration tools
- Finance and business tools — accounting, invoicing, and payment platforms
- Electronics and tech — hardware, hosting, and developer tools
We do not cover every product category. We go deep on the categories above rather than thin across everything.
How we make money — FTC affiliate disclosure
FTC Disclosure: CouponsRiver is reader-supported. In line with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255 endorsement guides, we disclose that some of the links on this site are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying purchase, CouponsRiver may earn a commission from the vendor — at no additional cost to you. The commission is paid by the vendor out of their own margin; it does not increase the price you pay or reduce the discount you receive.
Affiliate relationships do not guarantee placement, ranking, or a positive review. A deal is published because it is verified and useful, not because of the commission rate. We do not accept payment to feature, prioritise, or remove any listing. If a vendor's code doesn't work, we don't publish it — regardless of the affiliate arrangement.
Read the full disclosure in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Editorial independence
Our editorial team operates independently of our commercial relationships. The people who verify and write about deals are not the people responsible for commercial partnerships. If we can't verify a deal, we don't list it. If we think a tool is poor value, we say so in our reviews regardless of whether we have an affiliate link for it.
Where we have a material financial relationship with a brand — such as an active affiliate programme — we disclose it clearly on that brand's page.
Contact us
Found a code that doesn't work, or want to suggest a tool we should cover? The contact page is the fastest way to reach us.
It's also the right place for partnership proposals, privacy requests, or general questions — we read everything that comes through, even if it takes a day or two to reply.