COMPARISON BETWEEN AMAZON FLIPKART & MEESHO
Here is a comparison of Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho across key aspects:
Feature Amazon Flipkart Meesho
Business B2B2C Reselling & Direct
B2C & B2B Marketplace B2C Marketplace
Model Selling
Wide range, including Similar to Amazon but with Focus on fashion, home
Product
electronics, fashion, more focus on budget- decor, kitchenware, and
Categories
groceries, etc. friendly products unbranded products
Pricing Premium & budget-
Competitive pricing Low-cost, wholesale rates
Strategy friendly
Target All customers (urban & Budget-conscious shoppers Resellers, housewives, and
Audience rural) & urban consumers small businesses
Large brands, MSMEs, Mix of brands & small Small businesses &
Seller Base
and individuals retailers wholesalers
Amazon Prime offers 1-2 Flipkart Plus offers 1-2-day Slower, takes 5-7 days (some
Delivery Speed
day delivery delivery fast delivery options)
Return & Easy returns for most Easy returns for Flipkart Returns depend on seller;
Refund Policy products Assured products stricter policies
Free shipping on select
Shipping Free for Prime members,
products (Flipkart Plus Low-cost or free shipping
Charges others pay based on order
benefits)
8-15% commission 5-25% commission 0% commission, but charges
Seller Fees
depending on category depending on product type on logistics
Premium & trusted Budget-friendly shopping,
Best For Reselling & bulk purchases
brands, fast delivery festive sales
For branded products & fast delivery: Amazon
For best discounts & affordability: Flipkart
For reselling & cheapest products: Meesho
Here's a comparison of Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho in terms of listing price and seller
fees:
Listing
Platform Commission Fee Shipping Charges Additional Charges
Fees
Paid by seller or
8% - 15% (varies by Referral fee, closing fee, and
Amazon Free customer (depends on
category) fulfilment fee if using FBA
fulfillment type)
Collection fee, fixed fee, and
5% - 25% (varies by Paid by seller or
Flipkart Free fulfillment charges if using
product category) included in price
Flipkart fulfillment
0% Commission (but
Shipping cost deducted Meesho charges for logistics
Meesho Free logistics charges
from seller's earnings and returns handling
apply)
Key Differences:
Amazon & Flipkart charge a commission on every sale, while Meesho has 0%
commission but deducts shipping/logistics fees.
Amazon & Flipkart provide fulfillment services (Amazon FBA & Flipkart
Assured) with additional fees for warehousing and delivery.
Meesho is best for small sellers & resellers as it allows product listings for free with
no commission charges.