Walmart
US retailer's online store and app for groceries, household goods, electronics and pickup or delivery.
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Is Walmart free?
Free plan, plus paid plans
- Starting price:
- $98 a year (Walmart+ annual)
Checked on Walmart's site Nov 8, 2026
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About Walmart
Walmart.com and the Walmart app are the online side of the largest retailer in the US. You can order groceries and household basics for same-day delivery or store pickup, or have general merchandise shipped, from TVs and toys to clothing and furniture. Alongside Walmart's own stock there is a third-party marketplace, so some listings come from outside sellers with their own shipping and return terms. Shopping is free; the optional Walmart+ membership adds free grocery delivery above an order minimum, free shipping without a minimum on Walmart-sold items, fuel discounts and a choice of streaming service, and it is the most direct alternative to Amazon Prime. Discounted Walmart+ plans exist for students and people on government assistance. It works on the web and in Android and iOS apps; the US store and Walmart+ serve US customers, while Walmart runs separate sites in other countries.
Best for: US households who want low-price groceries and essentials delivered or ready for pickup.
Walmart pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from Walmart's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart+ price | $98 per year | Nov 8, 2026 | walmart.com |
| Walmart+ trial | 30 days for $1 | Nov 8, 2026 | walmart.com |
| Free delivery minimum | $35 with Walmart+ | Nov 8, 2026 | walmart.com |
| Student price | $49 per year | Nov 8, 2026 | walmart.com |
| Starting price | $98 a year (Walmart+ annual) | Nov 8, 2026 | walmart.com |
| Free trial | 30 days for $1 | Nov 8, 2026 | walmart.com |
| Student discount | $49 a year or $6.47 a month | Nov 8, 2026 | walmart.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- Groceries and general merchandise in one order, with store pickup
- Walmart+ costs less per year than Amazon Prime
- Thousands of US stores for pickup and in-person returns
- Half-price Walmart+ for students and government assistance recipients
Why people leave
- Free grocery delivery needs a $35 minimum even with Walmart+
- Marketplace sellers mixed with Walmart's own stock make shipping and returns uneven
- Walmart.com and Walmart+ serve only US customers
Walmart vs Amazon, Target and Etsy
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | Walmart | Amazon | Target | Etsy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Verified price | $98 a year (Walmart+ annual) | $14.99 a month (Prime Monthly) | $10.99/month or $99/year | — |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Free app |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Android, iOS | Web, Android, iOS | Web, Android, iOS | Web, Android, iOS |
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Top Walmart alternatives
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Amazon68.8Bigger online catalogue and faster shipping on more items, with Prime Video included.
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Target64.8Nicer own-brand home and clothing lines, plus Circle 360 for same-day delivery.
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Etsy57.2For handmade, personalised and vintage gifts that big-box stores don't carry.
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eBay50.3Better for used, refurbished and hard-to-find items at auction or fixed price.
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Costco42.3Bulk buying at low markups for households willing to pay an annual membership.
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Walmart: common questions
What is Walmart?
Walmart: US retailer's online store and app for groceries, household goods, electronics and pickup or delivery. Best for US households who want low-price groceries and essentials delivered or ready for pickup. Available for Web, Android and iOS.
Is Walmart free?
Walmart has a free plan and paid plans.
How much does Walmart cost?
Walmart is free with paid plans. Walmart+ price: $98 per year; Walmart+ trial: 30 days for $1; Free delivery minimum: $35 with Walmart+; Student price: $49 per year. Checked on Walmart's own site, November 2026.
Does Walmart have a free trial or refund?
Walmart+ trial: 30 days for $1. Free trial: 30 days for $1. Source: Walmart's own site.
Is Walmart open source?
No, Walmart is not open source.
What platforms does Walmart run on?
Walmart is available for Web, Android and iOS.
What are the best alternatives to Walmart?
The highest-ranked Walmart alternatives right now are Amazon, Target and Etsy. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Walmart vs Amazon: what's the difference?
Both Walmart and Amazon are free with paid plans. Verified prices: Walmart $98 a year (Walmart+ annual), Amazon $14.99 a month (Prime Monthly). Both run on Web, Android and iOS.