Best Prime Day Alternatives and Deals for 2021 from Top Retailers

Don’t have a Prime membership? No worries! You can find great deals at other retailers competing with Prime Day sales…no subscription necessary. Here’s what to expect.

One of the most anticipated summer sales is Amazon’s annual Prime Day. It has been a sale that we’ve covered extensively since 2015. Every year, we sort through thousands of Prime Day deals to share the best deals and help you avoid the not-so-good deals. However, more and more retailers such as Target, Best Buy, and Walmart now offer their own deal events to compete with Prime Day. As a bonus, there’s no subscription required to participate in these sales! Here’s what you should know about the Prime Day competition so far.

Target

Target comes in strong with their biggest sale of the season: Circle Days! From 7/9-7/15 you can save up to 50% on categories from home to tech. Plus, you can add 5% cash back with a Target Red Card. Here’s what we know so far:

Up to $100 off Apple products
Spend $50 on home care products and get a $15 gift card
Spend $40 on beauty & health and get a $10 gift card
Up to 50% off top electronics
Up to 50% off top toys and outdoor
50% off Select Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch video games
Up to 30% off apparel and shoes for the family
Up to 20% off grocery
$5 off books and puzzles

Expert Tip: Don’t want an extra credit card? Apply for the Red Card and link it to your debit card! The best part is you’ll earn 5% on virtually everything they sell.

Walmart

Walmart is having Walmart+ Week where you can save up to 40%. Members get early access to deals through 7/11. And an annual membership is just $49 for a limited time, a 50% discount. Members also get free shipping with no minimum on all orders.

Expert Tip: Amazon never offers great home necessity deals during Prime Day. Walmart is a great option if you’re looking for a deal on small kitchen appliances or cookware sets.

Best Buy

Best Buy’s Black Friday in July promises ‘better-than-Prime’ discounts. My Best Buy rewards members have access to exclusive deals and free two-day shipping. The sale parallels Prime Days and ends 7/11. We are loving their TV sales: Save up to $600 on top brands like LG, Samsung, Sony, and more.

Mike Ahene, one of our electronics experts, notes that Amazon will likely match some of the best TV prices on Prime Day. He adds that Best Buy is likely still the best option as you don’t need a Prime Membership to shop, and you can also pick up same-day…if the TV will fit in your car!

Expert Tip: My Best Buy rewards members are eligible for exclusive discounts. Join their program for free and reap the benefits.

Wayfair

Wayfair is once again holding their Warehouse Clearout event. The 72-hour sale boasts savings up to 60% off. For all our members that said they’d be looking for home, patio, and outdoor furniture deals, this will be your sale! We’re seeing deals on indoor and outdoor furniture, home improvement products, holiday decor, and more. Plus, there are incredible markdowns on TV consoles, originally $700 down to under $300.

Expert Tip: For great deals on furniture and home decor that you would not find on Amazon during Prime Day, Wayfair is the place to shop.

Wayfair Deals

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A brown leather power recliner with diamond-stitched upholstery and contrasting stitching, featuring padded armrests and a built-in USB port on the side.

$370

$700

Save 47%

Leather Power Recliner with USB $370

A brown power lift recliner with a heat and massage function, featuring plush cushioning, nailhead trim, and a side pocket with a control remote, set in a cozy living room environment.

$350

$490

Save 28%

Power Lift, Heat & Massage Recliner $350

A festive lighted reindeer decoration is positioned between two snow-dusted, lantern-flanked columns adorned with garlands and a wreath on the door.

Sale

Up to 60% Off Outdoor Christmas Decor

A white finished shoe cabinet with slatted doors, capable of holding up to 16 pairs of shoes, is complemented by a black lamp and decorative bottles on top. Shoes are partially visible underneath.

Sale

Up to 70% Off Entryway Furniture & Tables

A gray reclining sofa with plush cushions is situated in a living room with a beige wall and decorative elements like a dark wood coffee table and a patterned rug.

$900

$2,276

Save 60%

86" Reclining Sofa with Cooling Gel $900

A geometric-patterned area rug with neutral tones is placed on a light wood floor near a bed with a blue comforter. A pair of casual slippers is shown on the rug.

$103

$625

Save 83%

5' x 7' Handmade Wool Area Rug $103

A vintage-inspired sideboard buffet with ornate, floral scrollwork patterns on the cabinet doors and a light gray finish. It has four metal handles and a simple tabletop with a lamp and a book.

$135

$550

Save 75%

Vintage-Inspired Sideboard Buffet $135

Black accent cabinet with mirrored doors featuring an intricate lattice design, two central handles, and decorative items on top, set on a wooden floor.

Sale

70% Off at Wayfair Black Friday Preview

Cream-colored boucle storage ottoman with a removable lid, featuring a hidden interior for storage. Comes with a draped gray and white chevron-patterned throw blanket.

$58

$113

Save 48%

Boucle Storage Ottoman $58

A gray upholstered recliner with a tall backrest and padded armrests, featuring a footrest that extends outward for added comfort, set on a sleek wooden floor near a window with sheer curtains.

$137

$220

Save 37%

Upholstered Recliner $137

Two identical artificial porch trees approximately 3.5 feet tall, pre-lit with white lights, presented in a classic planter-style base.

$60

$100

Save 40%

Set of 3.5' Pre-Lit Porch Trees $60

A beige outdoor gazebo with curtains, accompanied by a patio furniture set consisting of chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Sale

Up to 75% Off Canopies & Gazebos

Light blue dinnerware set with plates, bowls, and mugs is displayed on a wooden shelf alongside wine glasses and two books, including \“Flour Water Salt Yeast.\“

$28

$80

Save 64%

16pc Stoneware Dinnerware Set $28

A 47-inch LED snowman with a black top hat, red scarf, and stick arms stands indoors, illuminated with lights. It is placed in a festive setting with a decorated Christmas tree, gifts, and a rocking horse nearby.

$42

$69

Save 39%

47" Indoor or Outdoor LED Snowman $42

A 24\“ fall wreath made of realistic orange, yellow, and red maple leaves with small embedded lights, creating a warm, festive ambiance.

$37

$50

Save 26%

24" Lighted Fall Wreath $37

A pre-lit, 7.5-foot artificial Christmas tree with a full, lush appearance, adorned with evenly distributed warm white lights. It's set in a cozy living room featuring holiday decor, including stockings and garlands.

$250

$511

Save 51%

7.5' PowerConnect Christmas Tree $250

A festive mailbox swag adorned with pine branches, red berries, pinecones, a large red ribbon, and twinkling lights, creating a holiday-themed decoration for a mailbox.

$43

$63

Save 31%

Lighted Holiday Mailbox Swag $43

A white metal open-frame bed with ornate scrolling details on the headboard and footboard, set against a minimalist bedroom décor with blue and gray bedding, a soft rug, and a side table with books and a lamp.

$129

$660

Save 80%

80% Off Metal Open-Frame Bed

This is a 16-piece stoneware dinnerware set featuring a textured pattern, including four dinner plates, four salad plates, four bowls, and four mugs, all in a coordinated beige color.

$35

$70

Save 50%

16pc Stoneware Dinnerware Set $35

7-piece garage storage system featuring two tall cabinets, three overhead cabinets, a rolling tool cabinet with drawers, and a work surface, all in a black and silver color scheme.

Sale

Up to 35% Off Garage Organization

Megamaster pizza oven box designed for outdoor use, with a built-in temperature gauge and durable stainless steel construction.

$51

$129

Save 60%

Portable Pizza Oven $51

A festive inflatable decoration featuring Santa Claus in a sleigh with presents, pulled by a reindeer, adorned with Christmas lights for outdoor display.

$55

$114

Save 51%

Santa, Sleigh & Reindeer Inflatable $55

A mid-century modern style sideboard with arched cane doors, finished in wood, featuring tapered legs and gold-toned hardware. The design includes ample storage space within.

Sale

Up to 65% Off Kelly Clarkson Home

A 7-foot pre-lit Christmas tree with needle pine branches, featuring warm yellow lights, gold and silver ornaments, topped with a bow. It stands in a decorative pot surrounded by wrapped gifts and holiday decor.

Sale

7' Pre-Lit Christmas Tree $94

Even More Sales to Shop

While those are four of the biggest sales we’re seeing compete with Prime Day, Kohl’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Home Depot, Macy’s, and Nordstrom are all hosting competitive shopping events. Check back often as we are posting the best deals all week.

Just like you, we’ll be deal hunting like crazy during these summer sales and are here to help you save time and money. Add Brad, our free app, to keep tabs on the sales no matter where you are. Plus, it’s the only place where you can select your interests to customize your very own deal feed for savings you want to see first!

Our final Expert Tip: Don’t sweat it! Keep in mind that Amazon does not always have the best price, even if we’re conditioned to believe they do. There are plenty of deals (without expensive, yearly memberships needed) to comparison shop in July, and our team is on top of it!