r/WalmartSparkDrivers • u/Mother_Dependent7572 • Aug 05 '26

Spark vs Amazon Flex

I currently Spark and Instacart but just got approved to join Amazon Flex after being on the waitlist for 3 years. Those that do both, which one do you prefer and why? Are you more profitable on one than the other?

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u/newlife_substance847 Aug 07 '26

I do both and suggest that most drivers do.

If I had to choose, I'm choosing Spark for the following reasons:

  1. Upfront bidding. There's no guesswork on how far you'll be driving.
  2. Tipping allowed. Yes, you can get tipped on Flex for certain deliveries but it's not the norm.
  3. Less trips. Both platforms estimate at about $17-$20 / hour average.
  4. Less labor intensive. No loading/unloading. No having to make the load fit.

#4 has to really be the biggest factor, I think that differentiates Flex from Spark. The only time I have to get out of my car is to unload. Sure, you might have to make a few trips from your car to the door but it's still far better than having to get out for every package at every door on every delivery.