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Next alternatives: 1 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll fashion and beauty shopping apps

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Next: courier and post returns cost £2.50 per return, and nextpay credit carries a 24.9% variable representative APR. We ranked 1 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Next, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zalando currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zalando logoZalandoFree—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.4
  1. Zalando logo

    1. ZalandoTop pick

    Best for: Shoppers in Europe who want many fashion and shoe brands in one place with easy returns

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Next

    Many brands in one store with free returns, as a wider multi-brand option.

    Pros

    • Very wide range of brands across fashion, shoes, sport and beauty
    • Free returns and a 30-day return window in the UK
    • Zalando Lounge outlet for discounted older stock

    Cons

    • Only available in European countries
    • Free delivery needs a minimum basket in some markets, such as £39 in the UK
    • Prices on big brands are often no lower than the brands' own stores
    Visit Zalando Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zalando a good Next alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Founded
    2008, Berlin
    Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.zalando.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Markets
    29 countries
    Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.zalando.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Brands
    7,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.zalando.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Active customers
    62 million (with ABOUT YOU)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.zalando.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Next alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

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Best Next alternative for most people

Zalando

Many brands in one store with free returns, as a wider multi-brand option.

Zalando logo

Best Next alternative for a free option

Zalando

Many brands in one store with free returns, as a wider multi-brand option.

Zalando logo

Best Next alternative for iPhone and Android

Zalando

Many brands in one store with free returns, as a wider multi-brand option.

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Best Next alternative for working in the browser

Zalando

Many brands in one store with free returns, as a wider multi-brand option.

Next alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Next?

Zalando ranks first right now. Many brands in one store with free returns, as a wider multi-brand option.

Next vs Zalando: what's the difference?

Both Next and Zalando are free to use. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Next free?

Next is free to use. Courier/post returns: £2.50 per return. Checked on Next's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to Next?

Yes. Zalando (free) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Next?

None of the 1 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Next?

The complaints we hear most: courier and post returns cost £2.50 per return; nextpay credit carries a 24.9% variable representative APR; mainly aimed at UK and Irish shoppers.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Next, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.