Now that Amazon's October Prime Day sale is in full swing, it seems like pretty much every other retailer is having a competing sale of their own. And while many of the best deals are currently at Amazon through the end of today, there are some great savings to be had elsewhere too. Some of these discounts will even outlast Amazon's sale.
To help you navigate the expanse of fall sales happening elsewhere, we've gathered together a lst of the very best Prime Day alternatives below. Each of these sales are offering some sort of two-day or week-long sale to compete with Amazon's Big Deal Days discounts. If you're hoping to shop outside of Amazon this October, you have plenty of options.
The Best Alternative Prime Day Sales Today
The most Amazon-like Prime Day sales from this list are Target Circle Week, Walmart Deals, and the Best Buy 48-hour sale. Each one is offering discounts on similar items with lower prices on their own brands or specialities. For gaming deals, the Dell sale has discounts on PCs and laptops, while Samsung has tons of monitors on sale. There are also some great clothing sales at Kohl's and Macy's that can help you save on fall fashion.
When Do October Prime Day Sales End?
Amazon's October Prime Day sale officially comes to an end tonight at midnight, but some of these sales will actually outlast Amazon. Here's a quick rundown of what sales you can still shop after Prime Big Deal Days officially ends:
- Target Circle Week – Ends October 12
- Walmart Deals – Ends October 13
- FlexiSpot – Ends October 16
While each of these sales will last through the end of the week, not all of the deals will be as good as right now. Target runs a new deal of the day each day that is only available for 24 hours, and Walmart will likely only be price matching some of Amazon's prices through tomorrow. The ideal window for finding discounts will still be today and tomorrow.
What Are the Best Deals on Amazon Today
If you do have an Amazon Prime membership and just want a quick look at what October Prime Day has to offer, we've gathered a quick list of the best deals below.
Should You Shop October Sales Now or Wait For Black Friday?
It's worth noting that while October Prime Day isn't quite as good as Black Friday in terms of overall discounts, it's still a great time to find discounts on gifts for yourself and others. Many of the deals we are seeing in October are on groceries, home goods, fall clothing, and LEGO sets that are more targeted at purchasing now rather than in November. And while there are some surprisingly good TV deals and discounts on iPads, many of those larger purchases can still probably wait until Black Friday 2024 at lower prices.
All-in-all, if you see a discount you like on something you need right now, it's a great time to shop. There's no harm in browsing these discounts today and you can feel comfortable making smaller purchases ahead of Black Friday season. If you'd prefer to wait, you can also check out our guide to upcoming sales events to see when you can start shopping holiday deals.
Jacob Kienlen is a Senior SEO Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor's degree in communication and over 7 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different topics — from TV series to indie games and popular book series.
You can check out his recommendations for what to buy on October Prime Day.
