How to Lower Your Shipt Costs
2026 Cost Reduction Guide
Current Pricing
Shipt costs $10.99 per month as of February 2026.
Shipt may offer discounts in the cancellation flow. Check for promotional offers when attempting to cancel.
Discounts appear automatically during the cancellation flow. No need to call or chat.
Before you pay — do you already have Shipt?
Shipt is included free (or heavily discounted) with these plans. Check if you're double-paying:
Target Circle 360 — includes Target Circle 360 members
Target Circle 360 ($49/yr with Target RedCard) includes Shipt membership
What Happens When You Cancel Shipt
How to cancel
shipt.com → Account → Membership → Cancel
Steps (3 screens)
- 1Go to shipt.com/account
- 2Click 'Membership' settings
- 3Select 'Cancel membership'
- 4Complete cancellation survey
- 5Confirm cancellation
What they'll try to keep you
In-flow discount offer?
✅ Yes
Win-back email after?
✅ Yes
Access after cancel
Membership benefits until annual renewal date
Your data
Order history retained
Shipt is Target-owned. Compare with Instacart+ ($99/yr) — choose based on which has better store coverage in your area.
You can get Shipt+ completely free if you have Target Circle 360 ($120/yr or $12.99/mo) — it includes a full Shipt+ membership at no extra cost, saving you $132/yr instantly. If you don't shop at Target, switch to the annual plan ($99/yr vs $131.88/yr monthly) to save 25%. Order less than twice a month? Skip the membership entirely and pay per-delivery — the $2.50–5.00 fee is cheaper than the subscription. Here's every way to cut your Shipt costs in April 2026.
Quick Wins
Shipt Subscription
Same-day grocery delivery membership from Target and other retailers.
Shipt Price History
Tracking: Shipt Membership
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2021-01 | $8.25 |
| 2023-06 | $8.25 |
| 2025-01 | $8.25 |
| 2026-01 | $8.25 |
Price forecast
Target-owned Shipt competes with Instacart+. Pricing stable to retain subscriber base.
Best time to subscribe
Annual plan only ($99/yr). Target Circle members sometimes get promotional Shipt trials. Compare with Instacart+ ($99/yr) based on store availability in your area.
How to Pay Less for Shipt
Save up to $10.99/month with these proven strategies
Retention Offers (1)
Discounted pricing offer during cancellation flow
50% off first month when cancelling
Show Script →
Open Shipt app → Account → Membership → Manage Shipt+. Select Cancel Subscription. During the flow, discount offer may appear.
Offers are not guaranteed and vary by region and usage history.
Hidden Discounts (2)
Plan Downgrade Opportunity
If you order weekly, annual plan ($99/yr = $8.25/mo) saves money. For infrequent users, skip membership and pay per-delivery fees.
- Standard delivery fees
- Same-day delivery
- Free delivery over $35 minimum order
- Free delivery on orders $35+
- Priority shopper matching
- Exclusive member deals
Free Alternatives (2)
Instacart+ (free trial)
Grocery delivery with free trial and lower fees on some orders
Amazon Fresh / Whole Foods delivery
Free delivery for Prime members on select orders
Best Strategy:
Annual plan ($99/yr) saves ~25% → or use Target Circle 360 for included Shipt+
Do I actually need this delivery subscription?
Use this framework to evaluate whether Shipt is worth keeping.
Ordering delivery 3+ times per week
Keep it — at that frequency, free delivery savings exceed the subscription cost. But track your total spend — delivery subscriptions often increase ordering frequency.
Ordering 1–2 times per week
Do the math: if the subscription is $10/mo and delivery fees are $5, you need 2+ orders just to break even. You might save more by ordering slightly less.
Ordering less than once per week
Cancel immediately. Paying for occasional convenience is not worth a monthly fee. Pay per-delivery when you actually need it.
Subscribed to multiple delivery services
Pick the one with the best restaurant selection in your area and cancel the rest. Having multiple rarely provides additional value.
Shipt vs Alternatives — Feature Comparison
Same-Day Delivery Memberships
| Feature | Shipt | Instacart+ | Walmart+ Delivery | Amazon Fresh (Prime) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual price | $99/yr | $99/yr | — | — |
| Primary store | Target + others | Multiple local stores | — | — |
| Free delivery minimum | $35 at Target | $35 | — | — |
| Other perks | 5% Target Circle discount | Reduced service fees | — | — |
Verdict: Shipt pairs best with Target shoppers. Instacart+ has the widest store selection. Walmart+ offers the most additional perks for the price. Amazon Fresh has the highest delivery minimum at $100.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Target Circle 360 include Shipt?
Yes. Target Circle 360 ($120/year or $12.99/month) includes a full Shipt+ membership at no extra cost. If you already shop at Target, this is the cheapest way to get Shipt — you save the entire $10.99/month Shipt fee plus get free same-day delivery on Target orders over $35.
Is the Shipt annual plan worth it?
The Shipt+ annual plan costs $99/year ($8.25/month effective) versus $10.99/month ($131.88/year) on monthly billing — saving you about 25%. It's worth it if you order delivery at least twice a month. For less frequent orders, paying the $2.50–5.00 per-delivery fee is cheaper.
What are free alternatives to Shipt?
Amazon Fresh offers free delivery for Prime members on orders over $35. Walmart+ ($12.95/month) includes free delivery on groceries with no minimum. Instacart+ costs $9.99/month with free delivery on orders over $35. If you already pay for Prime or Walmart+, you may not need Shipt at all.
How do I get a Shipt retention discount?
Start the cancellation flow in the Shipt app (Account → Membership → Manage Shipt+). During cancellation, Shipt may offer 50% off your first month back. This works about 40% of the time and varies by your usage history and region.
Is Shipt cheaper than Instacart?
Shipt+ costs $10.99/month versus Instacart+ at $9.99/month — Instacart is slightly cheaper. However, Shipt is free with Target Circle 360, and store availability varies by location. Compare which stores each service covers in your area before choosing.
How do I cancel Shipt?
Open the Shipt app, go to Account → Membership → Manage Shipt+, and select Cancel Subscription. Your membership continues until the end of your billing period. Watch for a retention discount offer during the cancellation flow — about 40% of users report receiving 50% off.
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About Shipt: Same-day grocery delivery membership from Target and other retailers.