| Costco | $65 (Gold Star / Business)
$130 (Executive) | Occasionally includes $40–$60 shop cards with signup | 2% cashback (Executive, up to $1,250)
Strong private label (Kirkland)
Travel, insurance, auto-buying programs
Very generous return policy |
| Sam's Club | $50–$60 (Club)
$110–$120 (Plus) | Frequent promos: $15–$25 memberships for new users | 2% cashback (Plus, capped ~$500)
Free shipping for Plus
Early shopping hours
Lower average grocery pricing vs competitors |
| BJ's Wholesale Club | $60 (Club)
$120 (Club+) | Heavy promos: $15–$20 intro memberships common | 2% cashback (Club+)
Accepts manufacturer coupons (unique)
Gas discounts
Free delivery (higher tier) |
| Restaurant Depot | Free (business license required) | No fee, but requires resale/business credentials | Bulk restaurant-grade goods
No-frills pricing
No cashback—pure wholesale margins |
| Costco Business Center | Same as Costco membership | Same promos as Costco | Expanded bulk + commercial inventory
Early hours for businesses |
| Amazon Business | Free basic
Optional Business Prime (~$179+/yr) | Occasional discounts on Business Prime | Tiered pricing discounts
Multi-user accounts
Analytics + spend controls |
| Boxed | Free (no membership required) | Sometimes cashback or bulk discounts | Wholesale-style pricing online
No membership fee |
| Faire | Free to join (retailers) | Net-60 terms promos, free shipping offers | Net payment terms
Curated wholesale goods
Boutique-focused inventory |