Who we compare
31 retailers and providers, including 3 based outside the US that ship here. Every one of them pays us a commission, and we are showing you exactly how much below — because the only way to trust a comparison table is to know what the person building it earns.
Why some brands are missing
Apple ended publisher commission on its hardware, and the Google Store runs no publisher programme at all. We still review their products and rate them on the same scale as everything else — the buy buttons simply route to Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon or B&H, who stock the identical item and do pay us. No product is excluded from a review for not paying. It only affects where the link points.
| Retailer | What they are good at | Pays us | Cookie |
|---|---|---|---|
Amazon via amazon | Widest catalogue and the fastest shipping, though commission varies sharply by category. | 3% per sale | 1d |
Walmart via impact | Consistently the strongest electronics commission of the big-box retailers. | 4% per sale | 3d |
Best Buy via impact | Best in-store support and price matching, but a thin commission rate. | 1% per sale | 1d |
Target via impact | Strong on smart home and accessories, with a generous seven-day cookie. | 1% per sale | 7d |
Newegg via impact | The enthusiast choice for components and prebuilt PCs. | 2.5% per sale | 14d |
B&H Photo via partnerize | Unmatched on cameras, audio and creator equipment. | 2% per sale | 30d |
Dell via impact | Direct configuration and frequent coupon stacking on XPS and Alienware. | 3% per sale | 14d |
Lenovo via impact | Aggressive direct discounting, especially on ThinkPad business lines. | 4% per sale | 30d |
Samsung via impact | Best trade-in values on their own phones, tablets and displays. | 3% per sale | 30d |
Tire Rack via cj | Independent wet-braking and tread-life testing nobody else publishes. | 5% per sale | 30d |
CarParts.com via cj | Deep aftermarket catalogue with fitment filtering by VIN. | 6% per sale | 30d |
Advance Auto Parts via cj | Same-day store pickup across 4,700 locations. | 5% per sale | 14d |
CARiD via cj | Accessories, wheels and styling parts with broad fitment data. | 6% per sale | 30d |
eBay Motors via ebay | Best source for discontinued and out-of-production parts. | 3% per sale | 1d |
Carvana via impact | Fully online used-car purchase with a seven-day return window. | $100–$500 per sale | 30d |
TrueCar via impact | Upfront pricing from a certified dealer network before you walk in. | $3–$10 per lead | 30d |
Saatva via impact | White-glove delivery included and a 90-day cookie, the longest we track. | 3% per sale | 90d |
Purple via impact | The grid layer genuinely sleeps cooler than foam. | 5% per sale | 30d |
Helix Sleep via impact | Firmness matched to your sleeping position via a short quiz. | 7% per sale | 30d |
Wayfair via cj | Enormous furniture range at the best commission rate in home. | 7% per sale | 7d |
AJ Madison via cj | Appliance specialist that beats the big boxes on both price and rate. | 4% per sale | 30d |
Home Depot via impact | Best for immediate local pickup, though the commission is minimal. | 1% per sale | 1d |
Lowes via rakuten | Frequent appliance bundle discounts on multi-unit orders. | 2% per sale | 1d |
NordVPNPA via impact | Fastest large-network VPN we have measured, with audited no-logs claims. | 40% per sale | 30d |
ExpressVPNVG via impact | The most reliable option for streaming access, at a premium price. | $13–$36 per sale | 90d |
HostingerLT via direct | Cheapest credible managed hosting, with the highest commission rate here. | 60% per sale | 30d |
Bluehost via impact | WordPress-recommended host paying a flat bounty per signup. | $65–$120 per sale | 30d |
REI via avantlink | Co-op membership, a famously generous return policy and 8% back to us. | 8% per sale | 15d |
Backcountry via avantlink | Premium outdoor brands with expert live chat before you buy. | 8% per sale | 30d |
Chewy via partnerize | Autoship pricing and the best customer service in pet retail. | 4% per sale | 15d |
Petco via impact | Strong on in-store services bundled with online orders. | 3% per sale | 7d |
Commission rates are set by each retailer and change without notice; the figures above are the standard published rates and are shown for transparency, not as a guarantee. Because we are paid regardless of which retailer you choose, we have no financial reason to order the price tables by anything other than price.
