Shopping Alternatives

Where to buy things online that isn't Amazon, by category.

General merchandise

Walmart.com $98/year Walmart+

Replaces: Amazon general shopping Privacy: No Amazon relationship; Walmart+ for shipping Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

Honest tradeoff: Narrower selection than Amazon for niche items; no third-party marketplace concerns

Target.com $99/year Target Circle 360

Replaces: Amazon general shopping Privacy: No Amazon relationship; same-day via Shipt in many areas Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

Honest tradeoff: Stronger for household, grocery, clothing; weaker for electronics and niche items

Bookshop.org Same prices as Amazon

Replaces: Amazon books Privacy: 10% of every purchase supports independent bookstores Platforms: Web

Honest tradeoff: No used books; no Kindle format; print and DRM-free ebook for some publishers

ThriftBooks Pay-per-book

Replaces: Amazon used books Privacy: No Amazon relationship Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

Honest tradeoff: Used only; slightly slower shipping than Amazon

Libby (your library) Free tierFree

Replaces: Kindle Unlimited, Audible Privacy: Free; library card is a subscription you've already paid for Platforms: iOS, Android, Kindle

Honest tradeoff: Wait times on popular titles; can't keep books forever

Chewy Free shipping on $49+

Replaces: Amazon pet supplies Privacy: No Amazon relationship; often cheaper than Amazon on pet food Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

Honest tradeoff: Pet-specific only; $49 minimum for free shipping

Grove Collaborative Free shipping with membership

Replaces: Amazon Subscribe & Save (household) Privacy: B Corp; no Amazon relationship Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

Honest tradeoff: Natural/eco-focused; subscription model; smaller selection than Amazon