For personal use, anyone can shop on Amazon. However, Amazon offers a membership program known as Prime, which is paid on a monthly or annual basis, for customers who desire exclusive bargains, discounted delivery, and other amenities. Small company owners can enjoy all of Amazon Prime’s perks with a personal account, but a Business Prime account provides additional benefits.

Consider the following similarities (and differences) while selecting which is best for you.

What is Amazon Prime?

Amazon Prime is a subscription membership that provides access to a variety of Amazon services and features for an annual or monthly charge. Millions of consumers have signed up to obtain a variety of benefits, including free same-day or two-day shipping and movie, TV, and music streaming. As an added advantage to Amazon Prime subscribers, Prime Day is an annual sales event that offers discounted merchandise.

Which benefits are included with Amazon Prime?

Your membership fee unlocks a variety of features for shopping, streaming, delivery, reading, and more with an Amazon Prime personal account. Free shipping at shopbop.com, two credits to try Audible, and upgraded shipping at Zappos are just a few of them. You may now add a second adult to your Amazon Prime account and receive all of the same perks for free.

Delivery benefits

• Amazon Day: Pick a delivery date and shop through the week, then have your packages delivered on your chosen day.
• Key by Amazon: Where eligible, Amazon will deliver packages to your home, garage, or vehicle for free.
• Free One-Day and Two-Day Delivery: No minimum purchase required on over 10 million items.
• Free Same-Day Delivery: Where available, qualifying orders of $35 or more can receive delivery by 9 p.m. if ordered before noon.
• Free Ultrafast Grocery Delivery: Available areas get free two-hour delivery on groceries.
• Free Release-Date Delivery: Choose this delivery option to get new books, movies, music, and more by 7 p.m. on the date of release.
• Free No-Rush Shipping: Earn rewards toward future purchases if you don’t need your order right away.
• Prescription Delivery and Savings: Get prescriptions delivered with free two-day shipping and discounts for paying out-of-pocket.

Reading benefits

• Amazon First Reads: Choose one free editors’ pick per month to keep and read prior to the official publication date.
• Discounted Prime magazine Subscriptions: Pay just $0.99 for four-month magazine subscriptions.
• Prime Reading: Use any device to access over a thousand comics, eBooks, magazines, and more.

Shopping benefits

• Amazon Family: Make shopping easier and save on everyday supplies with subscriptions.
• Amazon Prime store or rewards card: Earn 5% on purchases at Amazon.com and Whole Foods.
• Member Deals at Whole Foods: Discounts and promotions online and in-store.
• Prime Exclusive Deals: Get deals exclusive to Prime members.
• Prime Early Access to Lightning Deals
• Prime Day: Two-day annual sales event.
• Prime Wardrobe: Try on accessories, clothes, jewelry, and shoes at home and send back what you don’t want.

How much is an Amazon Prime membership?

Everyone pays the same price for Amazon Prime. You have the option of paying an annual fee of $119 or paying monthly at $12.99 per month. You’ll pay a total of $155.88 each year if you pay monthly.

For an extra $69 per year, Amazon Prime members can add a Business Prime Duo (single user plan) to their personal Amazon account. This gives you access to all of the shopping and entertainment options while also allowing you to take advantage of work benefits such as free analytic tools, savings, and corporate shipping.

How much is Amazon Prime for nonprofits?

The cost of Amazon Prime is determined on the size of the nonprofit. It is possible to pay as little as $69.00 per year. Most 501(c)3 charities are eligible for Amazon Business’s multi-user, tax-exempt status. Amazon also offers AmazonSmile charity lists, a COVID-19 supply center, and a Live Amazon nonprofit business advisor, among other things.

How many household members can share a Prime account?

To form an Amazon Household, an Amazon Prime account can be shared with additional family members. There are two adult profiles, four teen profiles, and four child profiles that can be stored in the Household. The principal account user is in charge of the account.

The number of users on a Business Prime account is determined by the plan. Business Prime accounts can have as little as one user or as many as 100. In the admin account, the primary business owner can restrict access and assign roles to other users.