Which Is the Better Deal?

Our time is valuable.

That’s why we’re willing to pay for fast and reliable delivery.

For over a decade, Amazon Prime has dominated the online shopping space, but retail giant Walmart introduced a competing service — Walmart Plus — in 2020.

With both offering similar online shopping experiences and free shipping options, it can be difficult to decide which membership service to join. In this article, we’re laying out the costs, benefits and drawbacks of Amazon Prime and Walmart Plus, so you can make an informed decision about which is best for you.

*Prices reflect increase which goes into effect Feb. 18, 2022.

What Walmart Plus Offers

Walmart Plus may be the new kid on the block, but it offers many services that rival Amazon Prime.

For $98 a year or $12.95 per month, a Walmart Plus membership gives you free next-day or two-day shipping on eligible items shipped by Walmart without any minimum purchase amount.

For instance, if you’re running low on toothpaste or shaving cream, you could put in an order for just that without having to add more to your cart to get free shipping.

With Walmart Plus, you can get free same-day grocery delivery — however, you do have to spend at least $35 to take advantage of this perk. Don’t expect free delivery if you have a craving for something sweet and want to order just …