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Amazon vs Walmart 2026: Price, Selection & Delivery

Amazon leads in online shopping convenience and selection with 350+ million products and same-day delivery in many areas, while Walmart dominates in physical retail presence with 4,700+ U.S. stores and competitive everyday low prices across groceries and general merchandise.

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Amazon

E-commerce and cloud services giant with 350+ million products and Prime membership ecosystem.

Urban shoppers, tech enthusiasts, Prime members seeking convenience and selection, those needing rare or specialty items, families wanting entertainment benefits

Score71%
VS
Walmart

Walmart

World's largest retailer by revenue with 4,700+ stores and strong grocery/value positioning.

Budget-conscious families, rural/suburban shoppers, grocery-focused buyers, those preferring in-store shopping, bulk purchasers (via Sam's Club), traditional retail experience seekers

Score71%

Quick Answer

AI Summary

Amazon leads in online shopping convenience and selection with 350+ million products and same-day delivery in many areas, while Walmart dominates in physical retail presence with 4,700+ U.S. stores and competitive everyday low prices across groceries and general merchandise.

Our Verdict

AI-assisted

Choose Amazon if you prioritize convenience, massive product selection, fast delivery, and tech innovation (AWS, Alexa integration); the premium membership and extensive ecosystem justify higher prices for many urban shoppers. Choose Walmart if you prioritize everyday low prices, prefer in-store shopping for groceries and essentials, need national physical store access, or seek a more traditional retail experience with competitive online options.

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Urban shoppers, tech enthusiasts, Prime members seeking convenience and selection, those needing rare or specialty items, families wanting entertainment benefits

Walmart

Choose Walmart if

Budget-conscious families, rural/suburban shoppers, grocery-focused buyers, those preferring in-store shopping, bulk purchasers (via Sam's Club), traditional retail experience seekers

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Key Differences at a Glance

  • Primary Business Model:E-commerce dominant (55% of revenue), with AWS cloud services (12% of revenue) vs Omnichannel retail with 80% from physical stores, 20% from e-commerce
  • Physical Store Footprint (U.S.):Walmart wins(4,700+ Walmart/Sam's Club locations vs ~600 Whole Foods stores)
  • Online Product Selection:Amazon wins(350+ million products available vs ~70 million products available)
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Key Facts & Figures

234 numeric metrics compared

MetricAmazonWalmartRatio
Market Cap(USD)$1.8 Trillion$450 Billion
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)
Subscription/Membership Base(Millions)240M+ Prime members
YoY Revenue Growth (2025)(Percent)12-15% (estimated)
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
Standard Non-Perishable Pet Delivery Time(days)1-2 days (Prime)
Pet-Specific Product SKU Count(SKUs)~50,000-100,000 (estimated pet section)
Total Product Categories(categories)500+ million SKUs across all categories
Return Window (Standard Pet Supplies)(days)30 days (standard Amazon)
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)2 days (FBA enabled)
Brand Customization Level(scale 1-10)Minimal (2/10)
Customer Data Access(percentage)0% customer data; Amazon owns relationship
Payment Gateway Options(count)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$648.1
Global Physical Store Locations(stores)0 stores
Product SKU Count(SKUs)~350 million
Average Standard Delivery Time(days)2 days (Prime) / 5-7 days (standard)3-5 days (free over $35)
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)90 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)$575B (2024)$648B (2024)
Standard Delivery Time(days)1-2 days (Prime)2-5 days (standard)
US Grocery Market Share(%)2.1%17.4%
Estimated Active Users(millions)310M150M
Available Product SKUs(millions)300M+80M+
Customer Satisfaction Score(ACSI points (0-100))68/100
Physical Store Count(locations)0 (e-commerce only)10,500+
Product Catalog Size(SKUs)798 million
Membership Cost (Annual)(USD)$139 (Prime basic tier)$98
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$648 billion
US E-commerce Market Share(%)41%7.2%
Physical Store Locations(locations)600+4,700+
Annual Membership Cost (Standard Plan)(USD)$139 (Prime)Free (no membership required)
Standard Free Shipping Threshold(USD)$0 with Prime / $25 without$35
Cloud/Tech Services Revenue(USD (billions))$88 billion (AWS)$0.5 billion (minimal)
Estimated Available Products(millions)300+ million80+ million
Average Delivery Time (Standard)(days)1-2 days (Prime)
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+140,000+
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%
Same-Day Delivery Cities(cities)3,500 cities (Prime 2-hour)
Free Shipping Threshold(USD)$35
Auto-Delivery Maximum Discount(%)20%
Customer Service Response Time(hours)24-48 hours average
Annual Revenue (2024)(USD Billion)$575B
Total Product Selection(millions)300+ million
Physical Store Locations (US)(stores)~600 (Whole Foods only)
Prime/Membership Annual Cost(USD)$139
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 products
Auto-Ship Discount Maximum(percent off)5-20% Subscribe & SaveNo dedicated program
Customer Satisfaction Rating(stars (out of 5.0))89% (J.D. Power 2024)
Market Share (US Pet E-commerce)(percent)12% (includes pet products)
Physical Store Locations(count)0 pet stores
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 per year)$139 (Prime)$98 (Walmart+)
Refund Processing Time (if approved)(days)5-10 business days
Number of Physical Locations(stores)0 stores (digital-only)
Average Furniture Price Point(USD)$400-900
Market Capitalization(USD trillions)$2.1T$420B
Countries with Operations(countries)190+ countries
2024 Total Revenue(USD Billions)$575.5B
Standard Seller Commission Rate(%)15%
Average Delivery Speed (US)(days)1-2 days (Prime)
Active Seller Population(millions)~9 million
Buyer Protection Window(days)180 days (A-to-Z Guarantee)
Listed Product Categories(count)40+ primary categories
Prime/Paid Membership Cost(USD annual)$139/year (Prime)
Estimated Dispute/Fraud Rate(%)2-3%
Product Selection (SKUs)(products)2,000,000+ available
Average Price on Popular Items(% difference)15-25% cheaper
Grooming Service Locations(locations)0 locations
Prime/Loyalty Cost (Annual)(USD)Prime: $139/year
Standard Shipping Cost(USD)Free with Prime (or $5-7 without)
Fastest Delivery Option(hours)Same-day Prime (select areas only)
Loyalty Program Reward Rate(% cash back)2% on select categories
Specialty Services Offered(count)None (retail only)
Average Clothing Price(USD)$25-50
Standard Delivery Time(days)1-2 days (Prime)
Product Categories Available(count)~25 (all categories)
Return Window(days)30 days (free)
Average Item Return Rate(percent)5-10%
New Items Added Weekly(count)100,000+ items
Prime/Membership Cost(USD/year)$139/year
Monthly Cost (Starter Plan)(USD)$0 (no monthly fee)
Transaction Fee per Sale(%)8-45% (avg 15%)
Monthly Active Buyers Accessible(millions)309 million (as of 2024)
Profit Margin Retention (Example: $100 sale)(USD profit)$55 (after 15% referral + 30% FBA avg)
Support Response Time(hours)12-48 hours (seller support varies)
Online Product Selection(millions of SKUs)350+ million~70 million
U.S. Physical Store Locations(stores)~600 (Whole Foods)4,700+ (Walmart/Sam's Club)
Same-Day Delivery Coverage(metropolitan areas)35+ major metros<5 metros
Grocery Price Index vs Baseline(percent difference)+10% (premium)Baseline (0%)
AWS Revenue (Annual)(USD billions)$80+B$0 (retail-only focus)
US Stores~4,700 US~4,700 US
Annual Revenue per Store(millions USD)Walmart: $50-60 millionWalmart: $50-60 million
Customer Satisfaction (Net Promoter Score)(NPS points)Walmart: 45-50Walmart: 45-50
Average Employee Wage(USD hourly)Walmart: $16-18Walmart: $16-18
Inventory Turnover(times per year)Walmart: 8-9xWalmart: 8-9x
Online Order Fulfillment(delivery time days)Walmart: Same-day availableWalmart: Same-day available
Global Employee Count(thousands)Walmart: 2.1+ millionWalmart: 2.1+ million
Product Return Rate(percentage)Walmart: 7-8%Walmart: 7-8%
Annual Membership Fee(USD)$0$0
Kirkland/Great Value Private Label Market Share(percent of sales)15-20%15-20%
Customer Satisfaction Score (ACSI)(points (0-100))7676
U.S. Store Count(stores)~3,600 stores~3,600 stores
Per-Unit Price on Bulk Staples(USD per unit)$1.20$1.20
US Store Locations(stores)3,5723,572
Average Transaction Value(USD)$45-55$45-55
Grocery Product Mix(percent of inventory)35-40%35-40%
Private Label Savings vs National Brands(percent discount)10-15% (Great Value brand)10-15% (Great Value brand)
Average Electronics Price Premium(%)Baseline (lower)Baseline (lower)
Membership Reward Rate(%)5-10% discount on select items (members only)5-10% discount on select items (members only)
Same-Day Delivery Availability(% metro coverage)~85% of metro areas~85% of metro areas
Product Categories Offered(primary categories)9+ (Groceries, apparel, electronics, furniture, etc.)9+ (Groceries, apparel, electronics, furniture, etc.)
Total Global Stores(locations)10,500+ stores10,500+ stores
Product SKUs per Store(items)30,000-40,000 items30,000-40,000 items
Average Basket Price Difference(percent cheaper)Baseline pricingBaseline pricing
Private Label Products(percent of inventory)25-30% private label25-30% private label
Average Checkout Time(minutes)5-7 minutes5-7 minutes
Integrated Services Offered(types of services)20+ services (grocery, pharmacy, gas, vision, financial, auto, home services)20+ services (grocery, pharmacy, gas, vision, financial, auto, home services)
US Weekly Customer Traffic(millions of visits)~140 million weekly~140 million weekly
Annual Revenue (US operations)(billions USD)$400+ billion USD$400+ billion USD
Bulk Item Savings vs Retail(percent)5-10%5-10%
Fuel Discount Availability(cents per gallon)5-15¢ (Walmart+ only)5-15¢ (Walmart+ only)
Product SKU Count per Store(items)100,000+100,000+
Minimum Typical Purchase(USD)$20+$20+
Return Policy Window(days)90 days90 days
Member's Mark/Great Value Brand Savings(percent)10-20% (Great Value)10-20% (Great Value)
Total Pet Product Selection(products)8,000-12,000 SKUs8,000-12,000 SKUs
Price Comparison Index(percent difference)Baseline (0%)Baseline (0%)
Annual Membership Cost(USD)$98 for Walmart+$98 for Walmart+
Total Retail Categories(major categories)40+ categories40+ categories
U.S. Physical Store Count(locations)~4,700~4,700
Price Difference on 4K Smart TVs(%)BaselineBaseline
Return Window (Electronics)(days)9090
Average Customer Satisfaction Rating(out of 5.0)3.63.6

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Key Differences

7 attributes compared head-to-head

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2Amazon
Walmart leads2 ties
Walmart
3Walmart
  • Primary Business Model

    Amazon

    E-commerce dominant (55% of revenue), with AWS cloud services (12% of revenue)

    Walmart

    Omnichannel retail with 80% from physical stores, 20% from e-commerce

  • Physical Store Footprint (U.S.)

    Amazon

    ~600 Whole Foods stores

    Walmart

    4,700+ Walmart/Sam's Club locations(winner)

  • Online Product Selection

    Amazon

    350+ million products available(winner)

    Walmart

    ~70 million products available

  • Annual Revenue (2024)

    Amazon

    $575 billion

    Walmart

    $648 billion(winner)

  • Prime Membership Benefits

    Amazon

    Free 2-day shipping, same-day in 35+ metros, video streaming, music

    Walmart

    Walmart+ includes grocery delivery, fuel discounts, no same-day in all areas

  • Average Grocery Price Competitiveness

    Amazon

    Premium pricing (5-15% higher than Walmart)

    Walmart

    Everyday Low Price strategy (baseline competitor)(winner)

  • Market Capitalization (2024)

    Amazon

    $2.1 trillion(winner)

    Walmart

    $420 billion

Full Comparison

AAmazon
Walmart
Market Cap(USD)
$1.8 Trillion
$450 Billion
Global User Base(millions)
240+ Prime members + broader reach
Mobile App Downloads (All-Time)(millions)
500+ million
Monthly Active Buyers Accessible(millions)
309 million (as of 2024)
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
Active Seller Population(millions)
~9 million
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%
17.4%
US E-commerce Market Share(%)
41%
7.2%
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Pet Category Market Share (U.S. Online)(%)
18%
US Weekly Customer Traffic(millions of visits)
~140 million weekly
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
Physical Store Locations(count)
500+ Amazon Go/Fresh stores
Global Physical Store Locations(stores)
0 stores
Physical Store Count(locations)
0 (e-commerce only)
10,500+
Physical Store Locations (US)(stores)
~600 (Whole Foods only)
Physical Store Locations(count)
0 pet stores
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Number of Physical Locations(stores)
0 stores (digital-only)
U.S. Physical Store Locations(stores)
~600 (Whole Foods)
4,700+ (Walmart/Sam's Club)
U.S. Physical Store Count(locations)
~4,700
Average Delivery Speed(days)
Same-day to 1 day (Prime)
Return Window(days)
30 days (standard)
Return Window(days)
30-60 days (Prime)
90 days
Product Return Window(days)
30 days
Customer Satisfaction Rating(stars (out of 5.0))
89% (J.D. Power 2024)
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Refund Processing Time (if approved)(days)
5-10 business days
Return Policy Window(days)
90 days
Return Window (Electronics)(days)
90
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)
$98
Annual Membership Cost (Standard Plan)(USD)
$139 (Prime)
Free (no membership required)
Average Product Price(USD)
$25-75
Average Beauty Product Price Comparison (Foundation)(USD)
$39
Free Shipping Threshold(USD)
$35
Auto-Delivery Maximum Discount(%)
20%
Prime/Membership Annual Cost(USD)
$139
Auto-Ship Discount Maximum(percent off)
5-20% Subscribe & Save
No dedicated program
Average Price Premium(%)
Baseline (lowest)
Price Premium vs Temu(%)
100-150% higher (standard retail markup)
Prime/+ Membership Cost(USD per year)
$139 (Prime)
$98 (Walmart+)
Average Furniture Price Point(USD)
$400-900
Average Price on Popular Items(% difference)
15-25% cheaper
Average Clothing Price(USD)
$25-50
Prime/Membership Cost(USD/year)
$139/year
Monthly Cost (Starter Plan)(USD)
$0 (no monthly fee)
Transaction Fee per Sale(%)
8-45% (avg 15%)
Grocery Price Index vs Baseline(percent difference)
+10% (premium)
Baseline (0%)
Per-Unit Price on Bulk Staples(USD per unit)
$1.20
Private Label Savings vs National Brands(percent discount)
10-15% (Great Value brand)
Average Electronics Price Premium(%)
Baseline (lower)
Average Basket Price Difference(percent cheaper)
Baseline pricing
Bulk Item Savings vs Retail(percent)
5-10%
Member's Mark/Great Value Brand Savings(percent)
10-20% (Great Value)
Price Comparison Index(percent difference)
Baseline (0%)
Annual Membership Cost(USD)
$98 for Walmart+
Price Difference on 4K Smart TVs(%)
Baseline
Annual Revenue(billions USD)
$638 billion
Annual Revenue (2025)(Billion USD)
$638B (e-commerce only)
Market Capitalization(trillions USD)
$2,360B
Walmart: $400+ billion
YoY Revenue Growth (2025)(Percent)
12-15% (estimated)
Gross Margin Trend (Q4 2025)(Basis Points)
Industry average ~40-45%
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Annual Revenue(USD billions)
$575B (2024)
$648B (2024)
Total Annual Revenue(USD (billions))
$575 billion
$648 billion
Global Annual Revenue (2024)(billion USD)
$575 billion
Annual Revenue (2024)(USD Billion)
$575B
Market Capitalization(USD trillions)
$2.1T
$420B
2024 Total Revenue(USD Billions)
$575.5B
Annual Revenue per Store(millions USD)
Walmart: $50-60 million
Prime/Membership Benefits(members)
240 million Prime members
Loyalty Program Cost(USD per year)
$139
Prime/Loyalty Annual Cost(USD/year)
$139 (Prime)
Prime/Paid Membership Cost(USD annual)
$139/year (Prime)
Prime/Loyalty Cost (Annual)(USD)
Prime: $139/year
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Membership Reward Rate(%)
5-10% discount on select items (members only)
Average Shipping Time(days)
1-2 days (Prime)
Average Shipping Speed(days)
2-3 days (Prime)
Standard Delivery Time(days)
1-2 days (Prime)
2-5 days (standard)
Same-Day Delivery Cities(cities)
3,500 cities (Prime 2-hour)
Average Delivery Speed (US)(days)
1-2 days (Prime)
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Standard Delivery Time(days)
1-2 days (Prime)
Same-Day Delivery Coverage(metropolitan areas)
35+ major metros
<5 metros
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)
Specialty Pet Food Availability (Exotic/Medical Diets)(inventory depth)
Limited; depends on seller listings
Autoship/Subscription Discount Range(Percent)
5-20% on Subscribe & Save
Geographic Coverage(states)
190+ countries and territories
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
In-Store Tech Support(availability)
Limited technical support in electronics departments
Free Shipping Minimum(USD)
$35
Standard Non-Perishable Pet Delivery Time(days)
1-2 days (Prime)
Standard Shipping Time (Domestic)(days)
2 days (Prime)
Pet-Specific Product SKU Count(SKUs)
~50,000-100,000 (estimated pet section)
Total Product Categories(categories)
500+ million SKUs across all categories
Product SKU Count(SKUs)
~350 million
Product Selection(items)
2,000,000+
Total Product SKUs (Pet Category)(SKUs)
~50,000 pet products
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New Items Added Weekly(count)
100,000+ items
2025 Pet Supplies Market Position (GMV Rank)(rank)
Not #1 in pet supplies
Return Window (Standard Pet Supplies)(days)
30 days (standard Amazon)
Return Window(days)
30 days (free)
Autoship Subscription Discounts(percent)
Limited pet-specific subscriptions
Built-in Customer Base(millions)
300+ active customers
Average Time to First Sale(days)
2 days (FBA enabled)
Brand Customization Level(scale 1-10)
Minimal (2/10)
Customer Data Access(percentage)
0% customer data; Amazon owns relationship
Payment Gateway Options(count)
1 (Amazon Pay only)
Package/Service Ecosystem(count)
200+ AWS services
Product Listing Limits(count)
Varies by category and account tier
Active Users (2026)(millions)
Amazon 380 million
US Stores
~4,700 US
Global Employee Count(thousands)
Walmart: 2.1+ 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)
Fastest Delivery Option(hours)
Same-day Prime (select areas only)
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Same-Day Delivery Availability(% metro coverage)
~85% of metro areas
Product Categories(count)
30+ main categories
Available Product SKUs(millions)
300M+
80M+
Number of Beauty Brands(brands)
500+ brands
Total Product Categories(categories)
40+ categories
Estimated Available Products(millions)
300+ million
80+ million
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Total Products Available(millions)
500+ million
Total Product SKUs(products)
500,000,000+
140,000+
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 Categories Available(count)
~25 (all categories)
Online Product Selection(millions of SKUs)
350+ million
~70 million
Product SKUs per Store(items)
30,000-40,000 items
Product SKU Count per Store(items)
100,000+
Total Pet Product Selection(products)
8,000-12,000 SKUs
Total Retail Categories(major categories)
40+ categories
Avg Customer Rating(stars)
4.1/5
Customer Review Average Rating (Beauty Products)(stars)
4.2 stars
Average Item Return Rate(percent)
5-10%
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
150M
Handmade/Artisanal Product Percentage(%)
<2% handmade items
Grocery Product Mix(percent of inventory)
35-40%
Private Label Products(percent of inventory)
25-30% private label
Annual Revenue (2025)(billion USD)
$575 billion
$648.1
Average Standard Delivery Time(days)
2 days (Prime) / 5-7 days (standard)
3-5 days (free over $35)
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
Licensing Model
Proprietary (freemium model)
Market Capitalization(USD)
2.1 trillion
Market Share (US Pet E-commerce)(percent)
12% (includes pet products)
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)
Grooming & Veterinary Services(availability)
Not offered
Assembly Service Cost (Average)(USD)
Not offered
Grooming Service Locations(locations)
0 locations
Specialty Services Offered(count)
None (retail only)
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
Buyer Protection Coverage(USD)
$2,500 (A-to-z Guarantee)
Customer Satisfaction Score(ACSI points (0-100))
68/100
Customer Satisfaction (Net Promoter Score)(NPS points)
Walmart: 45-50
Product Return Rate(percentage)
Walmart: 7-8%
Customer Satisfaction Score (ACSI)(points (0-100))
76
Average Customer Satisfaction Rating(out of 5.0)
3.6
Product Catalog Size(SKUs)
798 million
Operating Margin(%)
7.2%
Median Delivery Time(days)
1-2 days (Prime members in metro areas)
Average Checkout Time(minutes)
5-7 minutes
Integrated Services Offered(types of services)
20+ services (grocery, pharmacy, gas, vision, financial, auto, home services)
Minimum Typical Purchase(USD)
$20+
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
$35
Average Delivery Time (Standard)(days)
1-2 days (Prime)
Prime Eligible Items with Two-Day Shipping(millions)
100+ million items
Average Furniture Delivery Time(weeks)
2-3 weeks
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Standard Shipping Time(business days)
1-2 days with Prime
Standard Delivery Speed (Prime)(days)
1-2 days
Same-Day Service Availability(metro areas)
100+ metro areas (Prime)
Standard Shipping Cost(USD)
Free with Prime (or $5-7 without)
Loyalty Rewards Earn Rate(% cash back)
Varies; typically 1-5% with Prime
Physical Store Locations(locations)
600+
4,700+
Support Response Time(hours)
12-48 hours (seller support varies)
Customer Service Availability(hours/week)
Limited hours, chat/email
Cloud/Tech Services Revenue(USD (billions))
$88 billion (AWS)
$0.5 billion (minimal)
Monthly Active Users(millions)
2,100 million
Total Global Stores(locations)
10,500+ stores
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
Total Product Selection(millions)
300+ million
2024 Annual Revenue (US)(billions USD)
$575.5
Market Valuation (2024)(billions USD)
$2,100+
Loyalty Program Cash Back(%)
5% with Prime Visa
Loyalty Program Reward Rate(% cash back)
2% on select categories
Fuel Discount Availability(cents per gallon)
5-15¢ (Walmart+ only)
Subscribe & Save Discount(%)
Up to 20% discount
Average Delivery Time (US Standard)(days)
2-3 days (Prime)
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)
Countries with Operations(countries)
190+ countries
Standard Seller Commission Rate(%)
15%
Buyer Protection Window(days)
180 days (A-to-Z Guarantee)
Listed Product Categories(count)
40+ primary categories
Estimated Dispute/Fraud Rate(%)
2-3%
Product Selection (SKUs)(products)
2,000,000+ available
Customer Data Ownership(percentage)
0% - Amazon owns customer relationship
Design & Customization Freedom(level)
Limited - Amazon template only, no custom branding
Profit Margin Retention (Example: $100 sale)(USD profit)
$55 (after 15% referral + 30% FBA avg)
AWS Revenue (Annual)(USD billions)
$80+B
$0 (retail-only focus)
Average Employee Wage(USD hourly)
Walmart: $16-18
Inventory Turnover(times per year)
Walmart: 8-9x
Online Order Fulfillment(delivery time days)
Walmart: Same-day available
Annual Membership Fee(USD)
$0
Estimated Annual Savings Threshold(USD)
N/A (no membership)
Estimated Break-Even on Membership (annual savings needed)(months)
N/A
Kirkland/Great Value Private Label Market Share(percent of sales)
15-20%
Bulk Purchase Minimum Requirement(typical qty)
Single units available
U.S. Store Count(stores)
~3,600 stores
US Store Locations(stores)
3,572
Average Transaction Value(USD)
$45-55
Warranty Coverage for Electronics(coverage type)
Basic manufacturer defect coverage only
Product Categories Offered(primary categories)
9+ (Groceries, apparel, electronics, furniture, etc.)
Annual Revenue (US operations)(billions USD)
$400+ billion USD
In-Store Tech Support Available
No
Extended Protection Plan Options
Limited

Pros & Cons

10 pros·4 cons across both

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Walmart
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Amazon

+5-2

Pros

  • 350+ million products with unmatched selection and rare item availability
  • Same-day and next-day delivery in 35+ metropolitan areas via Prime
  • Prime Video, Music, and Photos included with $139/year membership
  • AWS generates recurring $80+ billion annual revenue, funding innovation
  • Alexa integration across smart home ecosystem

Cons

  • 5-15% higher average prices on groceries vs Walmart
  • Limited physical store presence (600 Whole Foods locations) for in-store shopping
Walmart

Walmart

+5-2

Pros

  • Everyday Low Prices strategy with 5-15% lower grocery costs than competitors
  • 4,700+ U.S. store locations for immediate in-store shopping and pickup
  • Walmart+ membership ($98/year) includes grocery delivery and fuel discounts
  • $648 billion annual revenue (higher than Amazon's $575B) demonstrates scale
  • Established supply chain and vendor relationships ensure consistent inventory

Cons

  • ~70 million online products vs Amazon's 350+ million (80% fewer SKUs)
  • Slower shipping (typically 3-5 days standard, no true same-day in most areas)

Frequently Asked Questions

5 questions

  1. It depends on your priorities. Prime includes video streaming, music, and same-day delivery in 35+ metros, justifying the $41 premium for urban shoppers and entertainment consumers. Walmart+ excels for grocery deliveries and fuel discounts if you already shop at Walmart frequently. Rural shoppers benefit more from Walmart+ given limited Amazon same-day coverage.

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