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Walmart is gearing up to launch its own Amazon Prime competitor on September 15. The new subscription shopping service is called Walmart+ and it costs $98 a year or $12.95 a month.

Like Amazon Prime, Walmart+ features several benefits for its members, including free shipping on many items, as well as gas discounts and a new “Scan & Go” feature for in-store shopping. More perks are expected to be added over time. You can read more about all of the Walmart+ benefits here.

If you’re on the fence about signing up for a new subscription service, Walmart is allowing new members to test Walmart+ with a free trial before they commit to a paid membership. Below, we’ve detailed everything you need to know about the Walmart+ free trial, including how long it lasts, what you get, and how it compares to Amazon Prime’s free trial.

How to get a free trial of Walmart+

Walmart+ includes a free 15-day trial period for new members. You can sign up for the free trial starting September 15 when the service officially launches.

Though full details on the sign-up process haven't been revealed yet, you'll likely need to create an account and provide valid payment information in order to initiate the trial period. After the 15-day free trial expires, you'll be charged the regular $12.95 a month or $98 a year fee in order to continue using the service.

What's included in the Walmart+ free trial?

The Walmart+ free trial is expected to include all of the features and perks that come with a paid subscription. Key benefits that members receive with the service include:

  • Free delivery: Members receive unlimited "fast as same-day" free delivery on more than 160,000 products. Walmart previously offered this option for a yearly or monthly fee via its "Delivery Unlimited" subscription service. Current "Delivery Unlimited" subscribers will automatically be upgraded to Walmart+.
  • Gas discounts: Subscribers can save up to 5 cents a gallon on gas at Walmart, Murphy USA, and Murphy Express locations. Sam's Club gas stations will be added at a later date.
  • Scan & Go: With the Scan & Go in-store shopping feature, members can use the Walmart mobile app to scan and pay for items with Walmart Pay as they shop.

Walmart+ free trial vs. Amazon Prime free trial

Walmart+ and Amazon Prime both offer free trial options for new members, but the duration of each trial differs. The Walmart+ trial currently lasts 15 days while the Amazon Prime trial lasts 30 days. When it comes to perks and benefits, both trials include everything that a paid subscription offers.

Though you do get 15 more days to try Amazon Prime for free, once the trial ends the paid subscription cost is actually a little higher than the fee for Walmart+. Amazon Prime currently costs $119 a year or $12.99 per month. Meanwhile, Walmart+ charges $98 a year or $12.95 per month.

For more details on how Walmart+ stacks up against Amazon Prime, check out our Walmart+ and Amazon Prime comparison here.