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Walmart+ vs Amazon Prime 2026: Which Membership Is Cheaper?

By Jenn Board | Just Jelly UnfilteredPublished October 27, 2026Last updated October 27, 2026

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Budget besties, we get an early treat before Halloween this year! Walmart just rolled out a new Walmart+ and Sam's Club bundle, and even with both memberships, it costs less than Amazon Prime. Now you can shop till you drop, from your sofa.

With Black Friday coming, everyone is asking the same question: which membership actually saves you money? Here is the side-by-side, with real 2026 prices, so you can decide before the deals start on Nov 12.

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Quick picks

If you want…	Go to
The lowest price	Walmart+, $98 a year
Walmart and Sam's Club together	The $120 bundle
Fast shipping and Prime Video	Amazon Prime, $139 a year
Early access to Walmart Black Friday	Walmart+ early access
To try before you pay	30-day trials: $1 for Walmart+, free for Prime

Is Walmart+ Cheaper Than Amazon Prime?

Yes. Walmart+ is $98 a year, and Amazon Prime is $139 a year. That is $41 less for Walmart+. The new Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus bundle is $120 a year, still $19 less than Prime.

	Walmart+	Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus bundle	Amazon Prime
Price per year	$98	$120	$139
Price per month	$12.95	Annual only	$14.99
Trial	30 days for $1	None	30 days free
Free shipping	Yes, no minimum on eligible items	Yes, Walmart+ shipping plus Sam's Club Plus shipping perks	Yes, fast free shipping on eligible items
Grocery delivery	Free from your store on $35+ orders	Free from your Walmart store on $35+ orders, plus Sam's Club delivery perks (minimums apply)	In select areas on $25+ orders
Streaming	Paramount+ or Peacock	Paramount+ or Peacock	Prime Video
Gas savings	Yes, at select stations	10 cents a gallon at 17,000+ stations	Yes, fuel savings
Black Friday perk	Early access to Walmart's hot Deal drops	Early access to Walmart's hot Deal drops	Prime member deals

Walmart+ vs Amazon Prime: The $120 Walmart and Sam's Club Bundle

In October 2026, Walmart started selling Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus together for $120 a year. You get 26 perks in all, including four that only come with the bundle:

Pharmacy savings
Savings on optical and hearing
Early shopping
A $60 T-Mobile e-gift card every year

How much more you pay depends on what you have now:

Already a Walmart+ annual member? Add Sam's Club Plus for $22 more a year.
Already a Sam's Club Plus member? Walmart+ is included at no extra cost.
A regular Sam's Club member? Pay $60 more a year to get both.

The catch: the bundle is annual only, with no monthly option or free trial, and only the primary Sam's Club member can activate the Walmart+ part.

Is the Extra $22 for the Bundle Worth It?

If you already pay $98 for Walmart+, the bundle costs $22 more a year and adds Sam's Club Plus. Ask yourself one question: would you shop Sam's Club at least a few times this year? If yes, the gas savings, Sam's Cash, and the four bundle-only perks can easily cover $22. If you never go to Sam's Club, keep plain Walmart+.

Read the Fine Print

Walmart+ free delivery from your store needs a $35 order minimum. Free shipping covers eligible items.
Amazon Prime grocery delivery is only in select areas, on $25+ orders.
All three memberships renew automatically. Set a reminder if you are on a trial.
The bundle is annual only. Only the primary Sam's Club member can activate the Walmart+ part.

Walmart+ or Amazon Prime: Which Is Right for You?

Pick Walmart+ if you shop Walmart for groceries and everyday things, want the lowest price, or want first dibs on Walmart's Black Friday hot Deal drops.
Pick the $120 bundle if you already shop Sam's Club, or you already pay for Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus separately. It costs less than both on their own.
Pick Amazon Prime if you order from Amazon most weeks, watch Prime Video, or use Amazon Music and Photos.
Not sure? Walmart+ has a 30-day trial for $1 right now, and Prime has a 30-day free trial. Try one during the holiday rush and set a reminder to cancel if it is not for you.

Get the Apps

Walmart: Apple App Store | Google Play
Sam's Club: Apple App Store | Google Play
Amazon Shopping: Apple App Store | Google Play

Ready to sign up? Start Walmart+ | Join Sam's Club | Start Amazon Prime

Walmart+ vs Amazon Prime FAQ

Is Walmart+ cheaper than Amazon Prime in 2026? Yes. Walmart+ is $98 a year, and Amazon Prime is $139 a year.

How much is Amazon Prime in 2026? $14.99 a month or $139 a year. Prime for Young Adults is $7.49 a month, and Prime Access is $6.99 a month for qualifying government assistance recipients.

How much is Walmart+ in 2026? $12.95 a month or $98 a year.

What is the Walmart+ and Sam's Club bundle? Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus together for $120 a year, with 26 perks, including four that only come with the bundle.

Is the Walmart+ and Sam's Club bundle worth it? If you shop at both stores, yes. It costs less than buying both memberships separately. If you never shop Sam's Club, plain Walmart+ is the better deal.

Does Walmart+ have a free trial? Right now it is a 30-day trial for $1. The $120 bundle has no trial.

Does Amazon Prime have a free trial? Yes, 30 days.

Which membership is better for Black Friday? If you plan to shop Walmart's Black Friday deals, Walmart+ gets you early access to the hot Deal drops on Nov 12 and Nov 23.

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