3PL Cost & Capability Report
See How AMZ Prep Compares
To Other 3PL Providers
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Estimated Monthly Cost
Based on your selected volume and regions
Capability Scorecard
Independent audit: 121 criteria · 1 = Does Not Meet · 2 = Meets · 3 = Exceeds
| Capability | AMZ Prep | 3PL Provider A | 3PL Provider B |
|---|---|---|---|
D2C / Shopify Fulfillment Consumer orders, own-website |
A |
A |
A |
Amazon FBA Prep & Inbound Labelling, carton prep, fast inbound |
A |
B |
B |
Returns Management Reverse logistics, restocking |
A |
A |
A |
Kitting & Assembly Bundles, subscription boxes |
A |
B |
B |
Specialty Products DG, oversized, liquids, apparel |
B |
B |
A |
VAT & Cross-Border Compliance UK / EU registration, customs |
B |
B |
A |
Warehousing & Operations Facility standards, ops excellence |
A |
B |
A |
Where AMZ Prep Stands Out
The key advantages that drive the cost and capability difference
#1 FBA
Amazon-Native Speed
The only provider rated A on FBA prep. Direct 3PL-to-FBA inbound, no extra hops slowing your Amazon replenishment.
~25% lower
Storage Cost Advantage
Pallet storage rates across US, Canada and UK are significantly lower, savings that compound fast at scale.
$0 Platform Fee
No Fixed Lock-In
Competitors charge $800–$3,000/mo before a single unit ships. AMZ Prep has no platform fees, pay only for what you use.
US · CA · UK
One Account, All Regions
9 US warehouses + Canada + UK under one account manager. No vendor juggling, no split billing.
See AMZ Prep in action
Real results from brands that made the switch: case studies, customer stories, and how-it-works walkthroughs.
Case Studies
How brands cut fulfilment costs by 20–30%
Real numbers from brands across FBA, DTC and omnichannel, before and after switching to AMZ Prep.
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YouTube
Watch our warehouse and fulfilment walkthroughs
Behind-the-scenes of how we handle FBA prep, DTC shipping, and kitting at scale across 9 US locations.
Watch on YouTube
Customer Reviews
What our clients say on clutch about working with AMZ Prep
Verified Clutch reviews from eCommerce brands on speed, accuracy, and account management experience.
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Methodology Cost estimates use published rate card data for US, Canada, UK and EU regions, covering inbound per carton, pallet storage, D2C outbound per unit, and FBA outbound per carton. Provider A fixed platform fee: ~$803 USD/mo. Provider B fixed platform fee: ~$3,000 USD/mo. AMZ Prep: no published fixed platform fee. Variable rates are weighted averages across selected active regions. Capability scores sourced from independent 3PL audit scorecard (121 criteria). Actual costs vary by SKU dimensions, weight, and contracted volume tiers.
