Amazon Prime wins out in terms of the variety of products available, and the extra streaming and variety of other benefits. But Walmart Plus may be the better choice if you're primarily looking for affordable grocery delivery and more convenient in-store shopping, too.
The winner: Amazon was much faster than Walmart and sent the items in fewer shipments.
Walmart Plus membership
The membership program — which is Walmart's version of Amazon Prime — is a rebranding of Walmart's $98-per-year Grocery Unlimited service. ... By comparison, Amazon Prime costs $119 per year or $12.99 per month.
So is Amazon Prime worth the money? Well, yes – as long as you use at least a couple of the services. Personally, I get enough use from the free delivery, exclusive discounts on Prime Day and Prime Instant Video to justify the £79 fee. That works out as £6.58 a month.
Good news: Customers love having their groceries delivered to their door, and now, Prime members in eligible regions get fast, free grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh if they meet the order threshold.
I don't typically shop at Walmart, so I chose the individual delivery fee of $9.95. Tips are optional and separate from the delivery fee. Walmart does not automatically add a tip, but the email with your final receipt will ask if you'd like to give one.
One recent study of prices for 50 different products showed that overall, Walmart was cheaper than Amazon by 10.4%. Walmart showed lower prices for groceries, technology and home goods, but higher prices for kitchen and appliances.
Walmart Plus is Walmart's answer to Amazon's popular Amazon Prime subscription service. After months of delays thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, Walmart Plus launched in September. Walmart Plus members will receive perks like free delivery and discounts on gas.
As for the lowest prices and everyday value, pricing is competitive between Walmart and Amazon. But Walmart wins. ... They found that if a customer was to purchase identical items from both retailers, Amazon was 10.37% more expensive than Walmart.
Walmart Takes On Amazon Prime: Membership Program Will Deliver From Stores. Walmart has finally launched its answer to Amazon Prime with an annual membership service. Walmart is officially launching a new rival to Amazon Prime: an annual membership service giving shoppers free delivery of groceries and other perks.
About Amazon Prime Insider & Prime Membership Benefits
Annual Prime membership estimated yearly value (Based on $1,300 annual Prime spend)
| Membership benefits | Estimated value |
|---|---|
| Free music streaming | $120 |
| Free unlimited photo storage | $60 |
| Free grocery delivery | $150 |
| Unlimited access to books, magazines and audio books (12 books per year) | $92 |
Amazon Prime Free Trial members enjoy all the same benefits as paid members. If you haven't been an Amazon Prime member in the last 12 months, you can sign up for a free trial. To sign up for the Amazon Prime free trial, your account must have a current, valid credit card.
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