Walmart is rolling out Walmart +, its Amazon Prime rival, on September 15 — here's how the two members-only subscription services stack up

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• Walmart+ is Walmart's answer to Amazon's popular Amazon Prime subscription service.
• Walmart + will go live on September 15, after the coronavirus pandemic delayed its initial springtime launch.
• Walmart + members will receive perks like free delivery and discounts on gas.
• "Walmart+ will bring together a comprehensive set of benefits where we see the greatest needs from our customers and where our scale can bring solutions at an unprecedented value," Chief Customer Officer Janey Whiteside said in a statement sent to Business Insider.
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When it launches on September 15, Walmart+ is slated to become a major competitor for Amazon Prime. But how will the two rival services stack up?

Amazon Prime dates back to 2005. Amazon has had 15 years to establish and refine its perks. 

On August 31, Walmart chief customer officer Janey Whiteside announced that Walmart + would launch on September 15. Whiteside also broke down a number of perks that Walmart + members will enjoy. Many of these benefits seem tailor-made to compete with Amazon's Prime subscription service. 

Here's a look at how the two subscription services compare. We will update this article as even more details are released about Walmart+:

Price

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Amazon Prime: $12.99 a month or $119 a year.

Walmart+: $12.95 a month or $98 a year

Shipping

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Amazon Prime: Prime members can opt for free two-day shipping on eligible products, free same-day shipping for certain zip codes, and free two-hour delivery for certain items and zip codes.

Walmart+: Unlimited same-day delivery for 160,000 grocery items, tech products, and household essentials.

Order slots

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Amazon Prime: Subscribers looking to organize their schedules can opt to establish a weekly delivery day.

Walmart+: Whiteside told reporters during a Monday press call that the service will not give subscribers priority over traditional Walmart customers in terms of pickup time slots.

Streaming

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Amazon Prime: Members receive access to music, films, original television shows, Twitch benefits, and channels like HBO, Showtime, and Starz.

Walmart+: Whiteside indicated to reporters that the subscription service could include entertainment options in the future.

Grocery benefits

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Amazon Prime: Prime subscribers get deals and beneficial delivery options at Whole Foods Market, as well as free grocery delivery in certain regions.

Walmart+: Subscribers will have access to an unlimited same-day delivery service for grocery products.

Contactless shopping

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Amazon Prime: None, although the company's contactless Amazon Go convenience stores are open to the public.

Walmart+: Members can access a Scan & Go feature through Walmart's app, to facilitate touch-free checkout.

Gas discounts

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Amazon Prime: None.

Walmart+: Members can save up to five cents a gallon at 2,000 Walmart, Murphy USA, and Murphy Express gas stations.

Clothing

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Amazon Prime: Amazon Prime subscribers have access to Prime Wardrobe and Personal Shopper. These services allow shoppers to try on clothing before purchasing and opt for a monthly styling service.

Walmart+: None.

 

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