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Amazon vs Chewy 2026: Which Pet & General Retailer Wins

Amazon is a massive general-purpose marketplace with 350M+ products across all categories, while Chewy specializes exclusively in pet supplies with 100,000+ SKUs and same-day delivery in 5,600+ cities. Chewy dominates pet shopping with better inventory depth and expertise, whereas Amazon wins on overall convenience and breadth.

A

Amazon

Multinational technology and e-commerce company providing retail, cloud computing, and digital services.

General consumers needing multi-category shopping, tech products, groceries, and entertainment bundled together

Score63%
VS
C

Chewy

Specialist pet retailer with 100,000+ pet products and free same-day delivery in 5,600+ cities.

Pet owners making regular purchases of food, medications, toys, and accessories who want specialized expertise and lowest pricing

Score71%

Quick Answer

AI Summary

Amazon is a massive general-purpose marketplace with 350M+ products across all categories, while Chewy specializes exclusively in pet supplies with 100,000+ SKUs and same-day delivery in 5,600+ cities. Chewy dominates pet shopping with better inventory depth and expertise, whereas Amazon wins on overall convenience and breadth.

Our Verdict

AI-assisted

Choose Amazon if you need a one-stop shop for groceries, electronics, household items, and occasional pet supplies, plus you want access to 350M+ products with Prime Video and Music benefits. Choose Chewy if you have pets and prioritize specialized pet expertise, lower prices on pet-specific items, extensive auto-ship discounts, and same-day delivery without membership fees—Chewy is objectively better for pet owners making regular purchases.

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Amazon
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Chewy
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Choose Amazon if

General consumers needing multi-category shopping, tech products, groceries, and entertainment bundled together

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Choose Chewy if

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Pet owners making regular purchases of food, medications, toys, and accessories who want specialized expertise and lowest pricing

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Key Differences at a Glance

  • Product Category Focus:Chewy wins(Pet supplies only (food, toys, medications, accessories) vs All categories (electronics, clothing, home, grocery, etc.))
  • Product Inventory (Pet Category):Chewy wins(100,000+ dedicated pet product SKUs vs ~50,000 pet SKUs across scattered categories)
  • Same-Day Delivery Coverage:Chewy wins(5,600+ cities with same-day delivery vs ~3,500 cities with 2-hour Prime delivery)
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Key Facts & Figures

165 numeric metrics compared

MetricAmazonChewyRatio
Market Cap(USD)$1.8 Trillion
Global User Base(millions)240+ Prime members + broader reach
Seller Commission Rate(%)15% base commission
Annual Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)(billions USD)$638 billion
Mobile App Downloads (All-Time)(millions)500+ million
Market Dominance Share(%)40% US e-commerce market share
Company Market Capitalization(trillions USD)$2.36 trillion (July 2026)
Fulfillment Cost (FBA/Self)(% of sale)15-25% (FBA included)
User Base Growth Rate (YoY)(%)8-10% annual growth
Prime/Membership Benefits(members)240 million Prime members
Average Shipping Time(days)1-2 days (Prime)
Market Share (E-Commerce)(%)40% global e-commerce market share
Annual Revenue (2025)(Billion USD)$638B (e-commerce only)$12.6B
Subscription/Membership Base(Millions)240M+ Prime membersAutoship subscribers (undisclosed estimate: 5-10M)
YoY Revenue Growth (2025)(Percent)12-15% (estimated)8.3%
Gross Margin Trend (Q4 2025)(Basis Points)Industry average ~40-45%Up 90bps YoY
Prime Members(millions)220+
Ad Revenue (2026)(billion USD)$68.5
Prime Day 2026 Revenue(billion USD)$24.1
AI Rufus Interaction Growth(percent)+210%
Free Shipping Minimum(USD)$35$49
Standard Non-Perishable Pet Delivery Time(days)1-2 days (Prime)1-3 days
Pet-Specific Product SKU Count(SKUs)~50,000-100,000 (estimated pet section)~1,500,000
Total Product Categories(categories)500+ million SKUs across all categoriesPet supplies only
2025 Pet Supplies Market Position (GMV Rank)(rank)Not #1 in pet supplies#1 online pet retailer
Return Window (Standard Pet Supplies)(days)30 days (standard Amazon)30 days (unless otherwise stated)
Commission Fee (Per Transaction)(%)8-45% + 30-50% FBA
Monthly Base Cost(USD)$0 (pay per sale)
Built-in Customer Base(millions)300+ active customers
Average Time to First Sale(days)3-7 days (instant access)
Brand Customization Level(scale 1-10)Minimal (2/10)
Customer Data Access(percentage)0% customer data; Amazon owns relationship
Payment Gateway Options(number)1 (Amazon Pay only)
Active Users (2026)(millions)Amazon 380 million
Avg Product Price(USD)$15-50
Standard Shipping Time(days)5-7 days
Avg Customer Rating(stars)4.1/5
Premium Membership Cost($)Prime $139
Number of Active Sellers(millions)2+ million
Standard Shipping Time (Domestic)(days)2 days (Prime)
Prime/Premium Subscription Cost(USD/year)$139/year (Prime)
Average Customer Rating System(stars)4.4/5 average seller rating
Mobile App Downloads(millions)2.5 billion downloads
Handmade/Artisanal Product Percentage(%)<2% handmade items
Annual Revenue (2025)(billion USD)$575 billion
Global Physical Store Locations(stores)0 stores
Product SKU Count(products)300+ million
Average Standard Delivery Time(days)2 days (Prime) / 5-7 days (standard)
Entry Membership Cost(USD per year)$139
Customer Product Reviews Published(millions)250+ million
Renewable Energy Usage(percentage)85%
Year Created/Founded1994
Global User Base(millions)150+ million customers
AWS Cloud Market Share(percent)32%
Employees(count)1.5 million
Package/Service Ecosystem(count)200+ AWS services
Market Capitalization(USD)2.1 trillion
Total Product Selection(number of SKUs)500,000+
Average Price Markup vs Wholesale(%)20-30% markup
Standard Shipping Delivery Time(business days)1-2 days (Prime)
Grooming Service Availability(locations)0 locations
Physical Store Locations (US)(locations)0
Average Product Price Index(% difference from market average)-12%
Product Selection(items)2,000,000+
Standard Shipping Time(days)1-2 days (Prime)
Loyalty Program Cost(USD per year)$139
Customer Review Rating(out of 5 stars)4.4
Average Shipping Speed(days)2-3 days (Prime)
Return Window(days)30-60 days (Prime)30 days
Average Product Price Index (baseline=100)(relative price)100
Product Description Accuracy Rate(%)96%
Active Global Users(millions)150M
Non-Delivery/Lost Package Rate(%)0.3%
Annual Revenue(USD billions)$575 billion (2024)$9.8 billion (2024)
Standard Delivery Time(days)1-2 days (Prime)1-2 days (Chewy Plus)
US Grocery Market Share(%)2.1%
Estimated Active Users(millions)310M
Available Product SKUs(millions)300M+
Customer Satisfaction Score(points)68/100
Physical Store Count(locations)0 (e-commerce only)
Product Catalog Size(SKUs)798 million
Membership Cost (Annual)(USD)$139 (Prime basic tier)
Operating Margin(%)7.2%
Member Renewal Rate(percent)~85% (estimated)
Median Delivery Time(days)1-2 days (Prime members in metro areas)
Number of Beauty Brands(brands)500+ brands
Average Price Difference on Beauty Products(% below MSRP)10-25% discount below MSRP
Product Return Window(days)30 days
Free Samples per Purchase(samples)0
Fastest Delivery Speed (Prime/Premium)(business days)Same-day or 1-day with Prime
Loyalty Rewards Earn Rate(% cash back)Varies; typically 1-5% with Prime
Total Product Categories(categories)40+ categories
Total Annual Revenue(USD (billions))$575 billion
US E-commerce Market Share(%)41%
Physical Store Locations(stores)600+
Annual Membership Cost (Standard Plan)(USD)$139 (Prime)
Cloud/Tech Services Revenue(USD (billions))$88 billion (AWS)
Estimated Available Products(millions)300+ million
Average Delivery Time (Standard)(days)1-2 days (Prime members)
Monthly Active Users(millions)2,100 million
Average Product Price(USD)$25-75
Buyer Protection Duration(days)180 days (A-to-Z Guarantee)
Total Products Available(millions)500+ million
Global Annual Revenue (2024)(billion USD)$575 billion
Total Product SKUs(products)500,000,000+100,000+
Prime/Premium Membership Cost(USD/year)$139/year
Standard Return Window(days)30 days
Prime Eligible Items with Two-Day Shipping(millions)100+ million items
Average Furniture Delivery Time(weeks)2-3 weeks
Free Shipping Threshold (Standard Members)(USD)$35 (with Prime; $100 without)
Number of Home Brands(brands)500+ furniture brands available
Average Beauty Product Price Comparison (Foundation)(USD)$39
Number of Beauty Brands Available(brands)500+
Return Window for Members(days)30 days
Standard Shipping Time(business days)1-2 days with Prime
Prime/Loyalty Annual Cost(USD/year)$139 (Prime)
Customer Review Average Rating (Beauty Products)(stars)4.2 stars
Total Active Product Listings(millions)350+ million
Average Shipping Time (Standard)(days)1-2 days (Prime)
Prime/Membership Cost (Annual)(USD)$139/year
Seller Commission/Fees(percent)Up to 45% (varies by category)
Return Window (Standard Policy)(days)30 days standard
Customer Trust Rating(percent)91% trust Amazon (2024)
Percentage of Small/Independent Sellers(percent)65% third-party sellers (mostly resellers/aggregators)
Pet Category Market Share (U.S. Online)(%)18%24%
Same-Day Delivery Cities(cities)3,500 cities (Prime 2-hour)5,600+ cities (free same-day)
Free Shipping Threshold(USD)$35$49
Auto-Delivery Maximum Discount(%)20%35%
Customer Service Response Time(hours)24-48 hours average2-4 hours average
Annual Revenue (2024)(USD billions)$575B$9.5B
Total Product Selection(millions)300+ million
Physical Store Locations (US)(stores)~600 (Whole Foods only)
Prime/Membership Annual Cost(USD)$139$120 (Chewy Plus) or free
Standard Delivery Speed (Prime)(days)1-2 days
Same-Day Service Availability(metro areas)100+ metro areas (Prime)
2024 Annual Revenue (US)(billions USD)$575.5
Market Valuation (2024)(billions USD)$2,100+
Total Product SKUs (Pet Category)(SKUs)~50,000 pet products100,000+ pet products
Auto-Ship Discount Maximum(percent off)5-20% Subscribe & SaveUp to 35% Auto-Ship
Customer Satisfaction Rating(stars (out of 5.0))89% (J.D. Power 2024)97% (2024 survey)
Market Share (US Pet E-commerce)(percent)12% (includes pet products)28% (pure-play pet retail)
Physical Store Locations(stores)0 pet stores0 (online-only)
Online Product Selection(SKUs)50,000+ pet listings
Standard Shipping Speed(days)1-2 days (Prime members)
Average Price Premium(%)Baseline (lowest)
Loyalty Program Cash Back(%)5% with Prime Visa
Subscribe & Save Discount(%)Up to 20% discount
Average Customer Review Rating(stars)4.2/5 stars
Average Delivery Time (US Standard)(days)2-3 days (Prime)
Price Premium vs Temu(%)100-150% higher (standard retail markup)
Buyer Protection Success Rate(%)94% disputes resolved in buyer favor
Average Customer Review Rating(stars)4.2/5 (verified reviews with photo proof)
Product Return/Defect Rate(%)~8-12% average return rate
Prime/Membership Cost(USD/year)139/year or 14.99/monthFree (no membership required)
Refund Processing Time (if approved)(days)5-10 business days
Autoship Subscription Discount(%)Up to 35%Up to 35%
Product Catalog Size(items)~100,000~100,000
Standard Shipping Threshold(USD)$35 for free shipping$35 for free shipping
Average Shipping Time(days)1-2 days standard1-2 days standard
Annual Revenue (2024)(USD Billions)$8.9B$8.9B
Customer Satisfaction Rating(stars (out of 5))4.6/5 (Trustpilot)4.6/5 (Trustpilot)
Total Pet Product Selection(products)50,000+ SKUs50,000+ SKUs
Price Comparison Index(percent difference)+7% vs Walmart average+7% vs Walmart average
Annual Membership Cost(USD)$120 for Chewy Plus$120 for Chewy Plus
Total Retail Categories(major categories)1 (pets only)1 (pets only)

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Key Differences

7 attributes compared head-to-head

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1Amazon
Chewy leads
C
6Chewy
  • Product Category Focus

    Amazon

    All categories (electronics, clothing, home, grocery, etc.)

    Chewy

    Pet supplies only (food, toys, medications, accessories)(winner)

  • Product Inventory (Pet Category)

    Amazon

    ~50,000 pet SKUs across scattered categories

    Chewy

    100,000+ dedicated pet product SKUs(winner)

  • Same-Day Delivery Coverage

    Amazon

    ~3,500 cities with 2-hour Prime delivery

    Chewy

    5,600+ cities with same-day delivery(winner)

  • Annual Revenue (2024)

    Amazon

    $575 billion(winner)

    Chewy

    $9.8 billion

  • Prime Membership Required

    Amazon

    Yes, $139/year for free shipping

    Chewy

    No, free standard shipping on all orders(winner)

  • Auto-Ship Discount

    Amazon

    5-20% on Subscribe & Save items

    Chewy

    Up to 35% on auto-deliveries(winner)

  • Pharmacy Services

    Amazon

    Limited to US (no pet medications)

    Chewy

    Full pet pharmacy with Rx delivery(winner)

Full Comparison

AAmazon
CChewy
Market Cap(USD)
$1.8 Trillion
Global User Base(millions)
240+ Prime members + broader reach
Mobile App Downloads (All-Time)(millions)
500+ million
Seller Commission Rate(%)
15% base commission
Fulfillment Cost (FBA/Self)(% of sale)
15-25% (FBA included)
Commission Fee (Per Transaction)(%)
8-45% + 30-50% FBA
Annual Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)(billions USD)
$638 billion
Active Global Users(millions)
150M
Market Dominance Share(%)
40% US e-commerce market share
Market Share (E-Commerce)(%)
40% global e-commerce market share
AWS Cloud Market Share(percent)
32%
US Grocery Market Share(%)
2.1%
US E-commerce Market Share(%)
41%
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Pet Category Market Share (U.S. Online)(%)
18%
24%
Company Market Capitalization(trillions USD)
$2.36 trillion (July 2026)
User Base Growth Rate (YoY)(%)
8-10% annual growth
Prime/Membership Members(millions)
220 million Prime members
Subscription/Membership Base(Millions)
240M+ Prime members
Autoship subscribers (undisclosed estimate: 5-10M)
Physical Store Locations(count)
500+ Amazon Go/Fresh stores
Global Physical Store Locations(stores)
0 stores
Physical Store Count(locations)
0 (e-commerce only)
Physical Store Locations (US)(stores)
~600 (Whole Foods only)
Average Delivery Speed(days)
Same-day to 1 day (Prime)
Return Window(days)
30 days (standard)
Return Window(days)
30-60 days (Prime)
30 days
Product Return Window(days)
30 days
Customer Satisfaction Rating(stars (out of 5.0))
89% (J.D. Power 2024)
97% (2024 survey)
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Refund Processing Time (if approved)(days)
5-10 business days
Annual Membership Cost(USD)
$139 per year
Furniture Pricing Advantage(%)
Competitive on items under $50
Monthly Base Cost(USD)
$0 (pay per sale)
Avg Product Price(USD)
$15-50
Premium Membership Cost($)
Prime $139
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Prime/Premium Subscription Cost(USD/year)
$139/year (Prime)
Average Furniture Price Range(USD)
$150-$1,200
Average Price Markup vs Wholesale(%)
20-30% markup
Average Product Price Index(% difference from market average)
-12%
Average Product Price Index (baseline=100)(relative price)
100
Membership Cost (Annual)(USD)
$139 (Prime basic tier)
Annual Membership Cost (Standard Plan)(USD)
$139 (Prime)
Average Product Price(USD)
$25-75
Average Beauty Product Price Comparison (Foundation)(USD)
$39
Free Shipping Threshold(USD)
$35
$49
Auto-Delivery Maximum Discount(%)
20%
35%
Prime/Membership Annual Cost(USD)
$139
$120 (Chewy Plus) or free
Auto-Ship Discount Maximum(percent off)
5-20% Subscribe & Save
Up to 35% Auto-Ship
Average Price Premium(%)
Baseline (lowest)
Price Premium vs Temu(%)
100-150% higher (standard retail markup)
Prime/Membership Cost(USD/year)
139/year or 14.99/month
Free (no membership required)
Price Consistency Year-Round(Rating)
Highly consistent
Autoship Subscription Discount(%)
Up to 35%
Standard Shipping Threshold(USD)
$35 for free shipping
Price Comparison Index(percent difference)
+7% vs Walmart average
Annual Membership Cost(USD)
$120 for Chewy Plus
Annual Revenue(billions USD)
$638 billion
Annual Revenue (2025)(Billion USD)
$638B (e-commerce only)
$12.6B
Market Capitalization(trillions USD)
$2,360B
$11.3B
YoY Revenue Growth (2025)(Percent)
12-15% (estimated)
8.3%
Gross Margin Trend (Q4 2025)(Basis Points)
Industry average ~40-45%
Up 90bps YoY
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Total Annual Revenue(USD (billions))
$575 billion
Global Annual Revenue (2024)(billion USD)
$575 billion
Annual Revenue (2024)(USD billions)
$575B
$9.5B
Annual Revenue (2024)(USD Billions)
$8.9B
Prime/Membership Benefits(members)
240 million Prime members
Loyalty Program Cost(USD per year)
$139
Prime/Loyalty Annual Cost(USD/year)
$139 (Prime)
Average Shipping Time(days)
1-2 days (Prime)
Average Shipping Speed(days)
2-3 days (Prime)
Standard Delivery Time(days)
1-2 days (Prime)
1-2 days (Chewy Plus)
Same-Day Delivery Cities(cities)
3,500 cities (Prime 2-hour)
5,600+ cities (free same-day)
Home Goods Focus(%)
Multi-category general retailer
Design Curation Tools
Basic category and keyword filters
In-House Brands(count)
Limited home furniture brands
Product Category Focus
All categories (diversified)
Pet supplies only (specialized)
Specialty Pet Food Availability (Exotic/Medical Diets)(inventory depth)
Limited; depends on seller listings
Extensive specialized inventory
Autoship/Subscription Discount Range(Percent)
5-20% on Subscribe & Save
Up to 35% on recurring orders
Geographic Coverage(states)
190+ countries and territories
Primarily US + select markets (estimated 5-10)
Prime Members(millions)
220+
Member Renewal Rate(percent)
~85% (estimated)
Ad Revenue (2026)(billion USD)
$68.5
Physical Locations(stores)
Limited
Physical Store Locations (US)(locations)
0
AI Shopping Assistant(users)
Rufus 250M users
AI Rufus Interaction Growth(percent)
+210%
Prime Day 2026 Revenue(billion USD)
$24.1
In-Person Support(availability)
Online support only
Free Shipping Minimum(USD)
$35
$49
Standard Non-Perishable Pet Delivery Time(days)
1-2 days (Prime)
1-3 days
Standard Shipping Time (Domestic)(days)
2 days (Prime)
Pet-Specific Product SKU Count(SKUs)
~50,000-100,000 (estimated pet section)
~1,500,000
Total Product Categories(categories)
500+ million SKUs across all categories
Pet supplies only
Product Selection(items)
2,000,000+
Total Product SKUs (Pet Category)(SKUs)
~50,000 pet products
100,000+ pet products
2025 Pet Supplies Market Position (GMV Rank)(rank)
Not #1 in pet supplies
#1 online pet retailer
Return Window (Standard Pet Supplies)(days)
30 days (standard Amazon)
30 days (unless otherwise stated)
Autoship Subscription Discounts(percent)
Limited pet-specific subscriptions
Yes, available on recurring purchases
Built-in Customer Base(millions)
300+ active customers
Average Time to First Sale(days)
3-7 days (instant access)
Brand Customization Level(scale 1-10)
Minimal (2/10)
Customer Data Access(percentage)
0% customer data; Amazon owns relationship
Payment Gateway Options(number)
1 (Amazon Pay only)
Product Listing Limits(count)
Varies by category and account tier
Active Users (2026)(millions)
Amazon 380 million
Standard Shipping Time(days)
5-7 days
Standard Shipping Delivery Time(business days)
1-2 days (Prime)
Standard Shipping Time(days)
1-2 days (Prime)
Standard Shipping Speed(days)
1-2 days (Prime members)
Product Categories(count)
30+ main categories
Product SKU Count(products)
300+ million
Available Product SKUs(millions)
300M+
Number of Beauty Brands(brands)
500+ brands
Total Product Categories(categories)
40+ categories
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Estimated Available Products(millions)
300+ million
Total Products Available(millions)
500+ million
Total Product SKUs(products)
500,000,000+
100,000+
Number of Home Brands(brands)
500+ furniture brands available
Number of Beauty Brands Available(brands)
500+
Total Active Product Listings(millions)
350+ million
Online Product Selection(SKUs)
50,000+ pet listings
Product Catalog Size(items)
~100,000
Total Pet Product Selection(products)
50,000+ SKUs
Total Retail Categories(major categories)
1 (pets only)
Avg Customer Rating(stars)
4.1/5
Customer Review Average Rating (Beauty Products)(stars)
4.2 stars
Seller Verification(text)
Strict vetting, A9 quality standards
Number of Active Sellers(millions)
2+ million
Average Customer Rating System(stars)
4.4/5 average seller rating
Mobile App Downloads(millions)
2.5 billion downloads
Estimated Active Users(millions)
310M
Handmade/Artisanal Product Percentage(%)
<2% handmade items
Annual Revenue (2025)(billion USD)
$575 billion
Average Standard Delivery Time(days)
2 days (Prime) / 5-7 days (standard)
Entry Membership Cost(USD per year)
$139
Prime/Premium Membership Cost(USD/year)
$139/year
Free Shipping Threshold (Standard Members)(USD)
$35 (with Prime; $100 without)
Prime/Membership Cost (Annual)(USD)
$139/year
Customer Product Reviews Published(millions)
250+ million
Renewable Energy Usage(percentage)
85%
Year Created/Founded
1994
Global User Base(millions)
150+ million customers
Annual Revenue(USD billion)
$575 billion (2025)
Employees(count)
1.5 million
Package/Service Ecosystem(count)
200+ AWS services
Licensing Model
Proprietary (freemium model)
Market Capitalization(USD)
2.1 trillion
Market Share (US Pet E-commerce)(percent)
12% (includes pet products)
28% (pure-play pet retail)
Total Product Selection(number of SKUs)
500,000+
Grooming Service Availability(locations)
0 locations
Prescription Pharmacy Services(availability)
Not offered; external pharmacy required
Training Classes Availability(program status)
Not offered
In-Store Grooming Services(availability)
Not available
Professional Veterinarians(on-staff)
No
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Interior Design Service(cost)
Not available
In-Store Beauty Consultation Available
No
Pharmacy Services
Limited (no pet Rx)
Full pet pharmacy with Rx delivery
Grooming & Veterinary Services(availability)
Not offered
In-Store Grooming Available
No
Customer Review Rating(out of 5 stars)
4.4
Average Customer Review Rating(stars)
4.2/5 stars
Product Description Accuracy Rate(%)
96%
Non-Delivery/Lost Package Rate(%)
0.3%
Data Privacy Compliance(text)
GDPR/CCPA Compliant
Annual Revenue(USD billions)
$575 billion (2024)
$9.8 billion (2024)
2024 Annual Revenue (US)(billions USD)
$575.5
Market Valuation (2024)(billions USD)
$2,100+
2026 Projected Annual Sales(Billion USD)
$13.60-$13.75B
Stock Price (April 2026)(USD)
$27.04
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Market Cap(Billion USD)
$11.3B
Customer Satisfaction Score(points)
68/100
Customer Satisfaction Rating(stars (out of 5))
4.6/5 (Trustpilot)
Product Catalog Size(SKUs)
798 million
Operating Margin(%)
7.2%
Median Delivery Time(days)
1-2 days (Prime members in metro areas)
Average Shipping Time(days)
1-2 days standard
Average Price Difference on Beauty Products(% below MSRP)
10-25% discount below MSRP
Free Samples per Purchase(samples)
0
Fastest Delivery Speed (Prime/Premium)(business days)
Same-day or 1-day with Prime
Standard Free Shipping Threshold(USD)
$0 with Prime / $25 without
Prime Eligible Items with Two-Day Shipping(millions)
100+ million items
Average Furniture Delivery Time(weeks)
2-3 weeks
Standard Shipping Time(business days)
1-2 days with Prime
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Standard Delivery Speed (Prime)(days)
1-2 days
Same-Day Service Availability(metro areas)
100+ metro areas (Prime)
Loyalty Rewards Earn Rate(% cash back)
Varies; typically 1-5% with Prime
Physical Store Locations(stores)
600+
Cloud/Tech Services Revenue(USD (billions))
$88 billion (AWS)
Average Delivery Time (Standard)(days)
1-2 days (Prime members)
Average Delivery Time (US Standard)(days)
2-3 days (Prime)
Monthly Active Users(millions)
2,100 million
Buyer Protection Duration(days)
180 days (A-to-Z Guarantee)
Standard Return Window(days)
30 days
Return Window (Standard Policy)(days)
30 days standard
Buyer Protection Success Rate(%)
94% disputes resolved in buyer favor
Data Privacy/Regulatory Status
US-regulated, transparent data policies
Return Window for Members(days)
30 days
Average Shipping Time (Standard)(days)
1-2 days (Prime)
Seller Commission/Fees(percent)
Up to 45% (varies by category)
Customer Trust Rating(percent)
91% trust Amazon (2024)
Percentage of Small/Independent Sellers(percent)
65% third-party sellers (mostly resellers/aggregators)
Customer Service Response Time(hours)
24-48 hours average
2-4 hours average
Customer Service Availability(hours/week)
24/7 phone support
Total Product Selection(millions)
300+ million
Physical Store Locations(stores)
0 pet stores
0 (online-only)
Loyalty Program Cash Back(%)
5% with Prime Visa
Subscribe & Save Discount(%)
Up to 20% discount
Average Customer Review Rating(stars)
4.2/5 (verified reviews with photo proof)
Product Return/Defect Rate(%)
~8-12% average return rate
Counterfeit/Knockoff Risk(relative risk level)
Low (seller suspension policy enforced)
Primary Shopping Channel
Online/Auto-ship
In-Store Services Availability(Services)
None
Dietary Product Variety(Rating)
Extensive specialized options
Charitable Commitment(Million USD (3-year commitment))
Not publicly disclosed

Pros & Cons

10 pros·5 cons across both

A
C
A

Amazon

+5-3

Pros

  • 350M+ products across all categories with universal search
  • Prime membership includes free 2-hour delivery in 3,500+ cities, Prime Video, and Music
  • Excellent customer service with hassle-free returns (30 days standard)
  • Subscribe & Save program with up to 20% recurring discounts
  • AWS integration offers reliability and fast checkout

Cons

  • Requires $139/year Prime membership for competitive shipping on most items
  • Pet product selection scattered across multiple categories with inconsistent pricing
  • Lower pet-specific expertise and customer support compared to specialized retailers
C

Chewy

+5-2

Pros

  • 100,000+ dedicated pet SKUs with deep expertise in pet nutrition and health
  • Free same-day delivery in 5,600+ cities without membership fees
  • Auto-Ship discount program up to 35% for recurring orders (vs. Amazon's 20%)
  • Full veterinary pharmacy with prescription pet medications
  • 24/7 pet expert support with 97% customer satisfaction rating (2024)

Cons

  • No non-pet products—cannot be a one-stop shop for household items
  • Limited to pet category means no cross-shopping convenience

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  1. Yes, typically 15-30% cheaper on pet-specific items due to Chewy's 35% auto-ship discount vs. Amazon's 20% Subscribe & Save, plus no membership fee required. For one-time purchases, Chewy usually undercuts Amazon by 8-15% on equivalent pet products, especially on branded dog and cat food.

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