15 Best Shopping Apps & Sites Like Wish (Really Cheap Prices)

We all love a bargain. Whether you’re shopping for essentials or treating yourself to something nice, saving a few bucks can be both exciting and economical. These days, online shopping sites provide plenty of opportunities to find the perfect item at a competitive price. In fact, we’ve covered a few of these sites, and their many alternatives, before. Check out our previous articles:

• Websites Like Jane
• Websites Like Fingerhut
• Websites Like Poshmark
• Websites Like Hollar

What Is Wish?

Wish is a website (also available as an app on both Apple and Android devices) that offers thousands of products for sale at deeply discounted prices. While Wish itself doesn’t sell products, the site acts as the intermediary between customers and sellers offering inexpensive goods — similar to Amazon’s seller program or eBay.

While the products on Wish can come from anywhere in the world, most items come from China and other Asian countries. This is something to keep in mind as you shop, especially for clothes, as sizes will most likely run smaller than they typically do in the United States.

Another thing to consider when buying from Wish is that many users report that while the prices are low, the quality of the products tends to be low as well. You’ll need to decide if it’s worth saving a few bucks on something that might not last very long. However, as with all products and stores, your experience may vary.

You might be wondering about the legitimacy of Wish. From our research using watchdog sites like the Better Business Bureau and looking at reviews from customers and employees (on Glassdoor), Wish is a fairly reputable company. Wish is based in San Francisco, CA and has been in business since 2010. While many customers seem to have issues receiving the products they’ve ordered, Wish generally tries to make things right by offering refunds.

Again, you’ll have to decide for yourself how heavily you’ll want to weigh Wish’s negative reviews. We’ll provide more information below, so you can make an informed decision before shopping on Wish.

Details About the Wish App

Before we list the apps and websites like Wish, we’ll get started with the details on Wish itself. This section helps when you’re comparing it to others:

Wish

• Types of Products Available: Current men’s, women’s, and children’s fashion, accessories (wallets, bags, fashion jewelry, etc.), makeup and beauty products, home décor, small gadgets (headphones, charging cables, computer mice, etc.), small tools, and kitchen items.
• Price Range: Prices start as low as $1 and go up from there depending on the product. With thousands of products available, prices vary widely. However, many items are less than $10. Note that Wish’s prices will automatically be displayed in a customer’s local currency, but will be charged in U.S. dollars. Be sure that you are able to make international payments before placing an order if you are outside of the U.S.
• Shipping Information: Shipping costs are calculated at checkout and will vary depending on the size, weight, and destination of an order. Since items may ship from different merchants, shipping costs are applied separately for each item ordered.
• Accepted Forms of Payment:
  • Credit/Debit: American Express, Cirrus, Discover, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Wallet (Android Pay)
  • PayPal
  • EBANX (Credit Card, Boleto, OXXO)
  • iDeal
  • Klarna
• Return Policy: All items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Wish will issue a refund if the item is damaged, is not the size or color you ordered, or does not match the item listing. Wish does not cover shipping costs for returns.
• FAQ Page: Visit Wish’s help page for more information regarding shipping, payments, orders, and refunds.
• BBB Rating: Wish is a BBB Accredited Business, but does not currently have a rating. Note that while Wish is accredited, the customer ratings are largely negative.
• How to Shop: Visit the Wish website. Wish is also available on the App Store and Google Play Store.

Wish Sister Apps/Sites You May Enjoy for Category Shopping

Wish and the following apps are owned and operated by the same parent company. In general, it looks like the products on these apps come from the same sellers as those on Wish. However, each app is dedicated to a specific category of products, which can be helpful because the sheer number of products can make it daunting to browse Wish.

One thing to note about each of these sites/apps like Wish is that you need to sign up through Facebook or email before gaining access to browse the products. Signup is free on all of the sites and apps.

Wish’s sister apps follow the same policies as Wish regarding shipping costs, returns, and forms of payment. Additionally, none of these apps have individual listings with the Better Business Bureau; all fall under the Wish umbrella.

Cute

• Types of Products Available: Beauty and cosmetic products including hair, nails, makeup storage, makeup tools, and more. All products are unbranded.
• Price Range: Prices start at $1. Prices are significantly less than retail; some items are up to 95% less. Many products cost less than $5.
• FAQ Page: Visit Cute’s Help page for more information regarding shipping, returns, and payment.
• How to Shop: Visit the Cute website or download the app from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

Geek

• Types of Products Available: Geek sells unbranded electronics such as headphones, speakers, flash drives, cameras, iPhone and Android accessories, and more.
• Price Range: Prices start as low as $1 and go up from there depending on the product. As these are unbranded electronics, the prices are about 50% – 70% lower than name-brand products.
• FAQ Page: Visit Geek’s Help page for more information regarding shipping, payments, orders, and refunds.
• How to Shop: Visit the Geek website, or download the app from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

Home

• Types of Products Available: Home, kitchen, and bathroom products including clocks, rugs, pillows, kitchen storage, lights, and other home décor. All products are unbranded.
• Price Range: Many products are between $1 and $10; items are up to 95% less than similar items from name brands.
• FAQ Page: Visit Home’s Help page for more information regarding shipping, returns, and payment.
• How to Shop: Visit the Home website. Home is also available on the App Store and the Google Play Store.

Mama

• Types of Products Available: Maternity, children’s, and baby’s fashion; costumes; school supplies; toys and games; and many more products for mothers and children. Products are unbranded.
• Price Range: Prices start as low as $1 and are up to 95% less than retail for some items. Many products cost less than $10.
• FAQ Page: Visit Mama’s Help page for more information regarding shipping, returns, and payment.
• How to Shop: Visit the Mama website. Mama is also available on the App Store and the Google Play Store.

Other Apps/Sites Similar to Wish

The following apps/sites are very similar to Wish and offer the same types of products, in terms of both in quality and price. Just like the Wish app, you’ll need to sign up to browse and make purchases on most of these sites.

AliExpress

• Types of Products Available: Current men’s, women’s, and children’s fashion; accessories (bags, wallets, jewelry, etc.); health and beauty products; consumer electronics; home décor; and much more. All items are unbranded.
• Price Range: Prices start under $1 for small items and go up from there. Most products are under $50, and many are under $20.
• Shipping Information: AliExpress works similarly to Wish in that shipping costs will be set by each supplier. Shipping costs will vary depending on the weight, size, and volume of the order.
• Accepted Forms of Payment:
  • Credit/Debit: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa
  • AliExpress Pocket
  • Boleto (Brazil)
  • iDEAL
  • SMS Payment (Russia)
  • QIWI (Russia)
  • Western Union (Website only)
  • WebMoney (Website only)
  • Wire transfer (Website only)
• Return Policy: AliExpress does not have a universal return policy. Instead, return policies are set by suppliers. Suppliers can choose to offer domestic returns on items that are unused and in the original packaging. Although AliExpress does not have a standard return policy, it does have a Buyer Protection guarantee through which customers can receive a full refund if they do not receive their orders within the specified delivery time. Customers may also receive a full or partial refund if the item received is significantly different from the seller’s description.
• FAQ Page: Visit AliExpress’ FAQ page for more information regarding payments, shipping, and returns.
• BBB Rating: AliExpress is a BBB Accredited Business with an A rating, but has received negative customer reviews, with over 200 complaints.
• How to Shop: Visit the AliExpress website. AliExpress is also available on the App Store and Google Play Store.

Banggood

• Types of Products Available: Current men’s, women’s, and children’s fashion; accessories (bags, watches, jewelry); home and kitchen products; electronics; toys; sports equipment; and much more. Products are unbranded or are non-Western brands.
• Price Range: Prices start at $1, and many products cost less than $10.
• Shipping Information: Shipping prices vary depending on the product, destination, chosen shipping method, and the warehouse where the product originates. Exact shipping price will be shown at checkout.
• Accepted Forms of Payment:
  • Credit/Debit card: Delta, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • PayPal
  • Boleto
  • CashU
  • Giropay
  • iDEAL
  • Paytm
  • Sofort
  • QIWI
  • Wire transfer
  • WebMoney
• Return Policy: Return policies vary depending on the product. In general, products can be returned within three days after delivery or within 30 days after shipment. Banggood will reimburse the return shipping fees if the item is defective and under warranty.
• FAQ Page: Visit Banggood’s Help page for more information regarding shipping, payment, and returns.
• BBB Rating: Banggood is NOT a BBB Accredited Business and has received an F rating from the BBB.
• How to Shop: Visit the Banggood website or download the app from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

DealeXtreme

• Types of Products Available: Current men’s, women’s, and children’s fashion; consumer electronics; toys; home and office products; car accessories; sports equipment; and much more. Most products are unbranded, but there are a few name-brand products available.
• Price Range: Prices start at less than $1 and go up from there depending on the product. In general, expect prices to be at least 50% less than retail. Many products cost less than $10.
• Shipping Information: DealeXtreme offers free worldwide shipping on most products with very few exceptions. Orders of $20 or more are upgraded to standard free tracked shipping. Orders under $20 are shipped free via untracked airmail. A tracking number can be purchased for $1.70. Expedited shipping is available and will cost extra.
• Accepted Forms of Payment:
  • Credit/Debit card: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa
  • PayPal
  • Boleto
  • Ebanx
  • iDEAL
  • WebMoney
• Return Policy: DealeXtreme’s return policies vary depending on the product. Some sellers offer domestic returns (to a warehouse in the buyer’s country) for unused items with the original packaging. Qualifying items under warranty may be replaced or fully refunded.
• FAQ Page: Visit DealeXtreme’s Help page for more information regarding shipping, payment, and returns.
• BBB Rating: DealeXtreme is not listed in the BBB database. A Consumer Affairs report on DealeXtreme is also unavailable. Customer ratings on the Google Play Store are mixed, with a high number of both five-star and one-star reviews.
• How to Shop: Visit the DealeXtreme website. DealeXtreme is also available on the App Store and the Google Play Store.

Gearbest

• Types of Products Available: Appliances, clothing, electronics, health products, home goods, jewelry, outdoor gear, shoes, and tools
• Price Range: Prices start around $2 but can go up to $500 or more for high-value items like cell phones. Prices are lower than retail and may include an additional 10% to 30% off.
• Shipping Information: Gearbest ships to most countries worldwide. Costs vary based on package weight, the warehouse of origin, the customer’s location, and the shipping method. The cost for each available shipping method will appear during the checkout process.
• Accepted Forms of Payment:
  • Credit: Mastercard, PayPal Credit, and Visa
  • Installments (Brazilian customers only)
  • PayPal
• Return Policy: Unconditional returns are available within 30 days of receiving the item. Damaged or faulty items are accepted for return within 45 days of delivery — with the exception of clothing, which has a 30-day return window. The customer is responsible for the return shipping costs.
• FAQ Page: Visit the Gearbest FAQ for further details on shipping, payment, returns, and warranties.
• BBB Rating: Gearbest is NOT accredited and has a BBB rating of F.
• How to Shop: Visit the Gearbest website or get the app at the App Store and Google Play.

Jollychic

• Types of Products Available: Baby products, beauty products, clothing for men and women, electronics, home goods, sporting goods, and toys
• Price Range: Prices start around $2. Most products are $15 or less, though electronics and gadgets are more expensive.
• Shipping Information: Shipping fees vary depending on the destination and the size of the order. Visit the Delivery page at the Jollychic website for detailed, location-based information regarding shipping options.
• Accepted Forms of Payment:
  • Credit/Debit: American Express, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Apple Pay
  • PayPal
  • FPX (Malaysia)
  • iDEAL (Netherlands)
  • SOFORT (Europe)
• Return Policy: Jollychic accepts returns within 15 days of delivery, with the exception of beauty products, leggings, swimwear, undergarments, and other select items (marked “non-returnable” on the product details page). Returns should be in good condition and include the original tags. The customer is responsible for arranging and paying for return shipping, but Jollychic does refund the return shipping cost.
• FAQ Page: Visit the Jollychic FAQ for more information regarding shipping, product quality, payment, and returns.
• BBB Rating: Jollychic does not appear in the Better Business Bureau database. It has mixed reviews on both the App Store and Google Play.
• How to Shop: Visit the Jollychic website or get the app on the App Store and Google Play.

Joom

• Types of Products Available: Baby products, electronics, footwear, health and beauty, jewelry, men’s and women’s clothing, office and school supplies, pet products, and sporting goods. Most products are unbranded.
• Price Range: Prices vary by category but start around $2. Most of Joom’s popular products are under $10.
• Shipping Information: Shipping time will vary since orders ship directly from China. Items may ship separately even if they are from the same seller. The seller must confirm shipment within seven days of your order and provide a tracking number. You can request a refund if you haven’t received your purchase within 75 days.
• Accepted Forms of Payment:
  • All major credit cards
  • PayPal
• Return Policy: Joom accepts returns within 30 days of delivery. The customer is responsible for return shipping and must provide the seller with a tracking number for the return.
• FAQ Page: Visit the Joom support page for more information about ordering, shipment, returns, and warranties.
• BBB Rating: Joom does not appear in the Better Business Bureau database.
• How to Shop: Visit the Joom website or download the app on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

LightInTheBox

• Types of Products Available: Current men’s, women’s, and children’s fashion; accessories (bags, wallets, watches, jewelry); home and garden supplies; beauty and hair products; electronics; and much more. Products are unbranded.
• Price Range: Prices start at $1 and are often less than $10. Typically, expect to pay at least 50% less than retail.
• Shipping Information: Shipping costs will vary depending on the weight of the order and the selected shipping method. Shipping insurance is available, as these products are shipping internationally. Depending on the country where the order is being placed, there may be additional duty and tax fees.
• Accepted Forms of Payment:
  • Credit/Debit: American Express, Delta, JCB, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa
  • PayPal
  • Western Union
  • Boleto
  • Yandex Money/QIWI (Russia)
  • Realtimebank-Ideal (Netherlands)
  • Realtimebank-Sofort (Germany)
  • Wire transfers
• Return Policy: LightInTheBox allows customers to return any product, but does not cover shipping costs or provide a return label.
• FAQ Page: Visit LightInTheBox’s Help page for more information regarding shipping, returns, and payment.
• BBB Rating: LightInTheBox is NOT accredited by the BBB and has received an F rating.
• How to Shop: Visit the LightInTheBox website or download the app on the App Store.

Miss A

• Types of Products Available: Accessories, beauty tools, hair products, jewelry, and makeup — similar to Wish’s sister site, Cute
• Price Range: Most products are $1; select jewelry styles are $5.
• Shipping Information: Free shipping is available for U.S. customers with orders over $35. Otherwise, shipping is $3.95 for standard and $9.95 for expedited. Non-contiguous states and countries other than the U.S. have higher shipping charges — up to $50, depending on the shipping method and order size.
• Accepted Forms of Payment:
  • Credit: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, PayPal Credit, Visa
  • Miss A gift certificates and gift cards
  • PayPal
  • Prepaid/reloadable American Express and Visa gift cards (Order amount must be less than the amount available on the gift card)
• Return Policy: Miss A accepts returns of unopened, unused items, but the customer must initiate a return within three days of receiving the package. Refunds are in the form of store credit and do not include shipping and handling fees. Exchanges are not allowed.
• FAQ Page: Visit the Miss A Help Center for additional information regarding ordering, shipping, and returns.
• BBB Rating: Miss A is NOT accredited but does have a BBB rating of B-.
• How to Shop: Visit the Miss A website. Apps for iOS and Android are not available at the time of writing.

Rosegal

• Types of Products Available: Clothing, accessories, and shoes for men and women
• Price Range: Most items are around $15 to $20, though some are more expensive. The sale section features items under $10.
• Shipping Information: Rosegal ships worldwide. Standard shipping is free for orders over $45. Otherwise, it will range from $3.99 to $6.99 depending on your location, with Priority Direct and Expedited shipping options available at a higher cost. Additional taxes and Customs fees may apply.
• Accepted Forms of Payment:
  • Credit: Discover, JCB, Mastercard, PayPal Credit, Visa
  • PayPal
  • Boleto
  • iDEAL
  • Rosegal Wallet
  • Wire transfer
• Return Policy: Rosegal accepts returns for damaged, incorrect, and unwanted items within 30 days of delivery. It does not accept returns for items that are washed or worn. Sale items, swimwear, lingerie, and earrings are final sale. The customer is responsible for all return shipping costs.
• FAQ Page: See Rosegal Help & Info for more information about ordering, payment, shipping, and returns.
• BBB Rating: Rosegal is NOT a BBB accredited business and has received a rating of F. However, it does have a customer rating of over three out of five on the BBB site.
• How to Shop: Visit the Rosegal website; apps are also available on the App Store and Google Play Store.

Wanelo

• Types of Products Available: Primarily women’s clothing, accessories, and jewelry; some sellers also feature menswear and home goods. The selection includes well-known stores like Crate & Barrel as well as lesser-known and international retailers.
• Price Range: Prices vary greatly by store and by item, but can be up to about 70% off retail. When viewing the Wanelo store directory, users can filter by price level.
• Shipping Information: Since Wanelo’s products come from a wide range of merchants across the world, shipping costs will vary depending on the seller’s location, your location, the size of your order, and the shipping methods available.
• Accepted Forms of Payment:
  • Credit/Debit: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Wanelo credit/Wanelo gift cards
• Return Policy: Wanelo’s products come from a variety of sellers, each of which has its down return policy. Wanelo does not offer prepaid return labels. Return policies and instructions for each item are available in your order history.
• FAQ Page: Visit the Wanelo Help Center for further details on how to shop, shipping, order tracking, and returns.
• BBB Rating: Wanelo is NOT a BBB accredited business and has received an F rating.
• How to Shop: Visit Wanelo’s website or download it on the App Store and Google Play.

Zulily

• Types of Products Available: Current men’s, women’s, children’s, and baby’s fashion; home décor items; beauty and wellness products; shoes and accessories; maternity products; and toys. Both name-brand and unbranded items are available.
• Price Range: Since Zulily sells name-brand and generally higher quality products, prices will be a bit higher here than the other sites on this list. Prices are still at least 50% less than retail and up to 85% less. Many products are less than $20.
• Shipping Information: Domestic shipping and handling fees start at $5.99. Certain types of products, multiple items, or large items may increase the shipping and handling rate. Shipping and handling to Alaska or Hawaii, U.S. territories, or international destinations may incur additional charges. Zulily often has free shipping promotions.
• Accepted Forms of Payment:
  • Credit/Debit card: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • ApplePay
  • MasterPass
  • PayPal
  • Visa Checkout
  • Store credit
  • Zulily gift cards
  • Zulily and QVC store credit cards
• Return Policy: Only select items on Zulily are eligible for return. Eligibility will be marked on the item’s product details page. If eligible, you have 30 days from delivery to submit a return request. Refunds are in the form of store credit.
• FAQ Page: Visit Zulily’s Help page for more information regarding shipping, returns, and payment.
• BBB Rating: Zulily is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, but has a fairly low customer rating.
• How to Shop: Visit the Zulily website. Zulily is also available on the App Store and the Google Play Store.

In Summary

Using Wish and any of the apps/sites on this list can save you from paying full retail price on almost any product you might need or want. Similar websites and apps include Banggood, LightInTheBox, and Rosegal. Use the search bar on any of these apps if you have something specific in mind to help you navigate the thousands of products available.

Remember to use your best judgment as you shop your way through these apps, as not all of them are BBB accredited or highly-rated. You may want to go through both the negative and positive reviews left by other customers before you make your first purchase.