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Amazon Live vs Whatnot
Amazon Live and Whatnot are both live shopping platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800–$990 on Amazon Live and $890.70–$940.70 on Whatnot, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800–$990 on Amazon Live and $890.70–$940.70 on Whatnot, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- Amazon Live screens providers before they can join, while Whatnot is open to anyone.
Which should you choose?
Choose Amazon Live if…
- You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
Choose Whatnot if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
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Amazon Live
Amazon livestream shopping channel where influencers earn commissions showcasing products live.
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Whatnot
The live shopping leader - around 60% of a 22 billion dollar market, with sales expected to pass 6 billion dol…
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| Type | Live shopping like Whatnot | Live shopping like Whatnot |
| Category | Selling & Resale | Selling & Resale |
| Vetted | Yes | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Influencer commissions 1-20% by category | Commission starts at 8% (as low as 3% by volume) + processing of 2.9% of total order value + $0.30 |
| Minimum payout | $10 by direct deposit or Amazon gift card, $100 by check | — |
| Payout speed | About 60 days after the end of the earnings month | After delivery is confirmed, then 1-2 business days to bank in most countries |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Availability | United States, India | United States, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia |
| Founded | 2019 | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Seattle, United States | Los Angeles, United States |
| Popularity | 44 views · 0 likes | 42 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Amazon Live or Whatnot?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $800–$990 on Amazon Live and $890.70–$940.70 on Whatnot, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
How fast do Amazon Live and Whatnot pay out?
Amazon Live: About 60 days after the end of the earnings month. Whatnot: After delivery is confirmed, then 1-2 business days to bank in most countries.
Where are Amazon Live and Whatnot available?
Amazon Live: United States, India. Whatnot: United States, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia.
Which is easier to join, Amazon Live or Whatnot?
Whatnot — anyone can sign up, while Amazon Live screens providers before accepting them.