BAUR vs ALTERNATE: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology BAUR scores 69 out of 100 and ALTERNATE scores 63. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.

Electronics and appliance retailers in Germany 2026: a ranking built on verified facts How we rank

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BAUR

69/100
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ALTERNATE

63/100

Score breakdown

BAURALTERNATE
Reliability100100
Returns and warranty10060
Delivery and pickup040
Payment and service7250

Pros and cons

BAUR

  • Long period to return an online order
  • Names the seller's legal entity and registration number
  • Long-established retailer
  • You can pay in instalments or on credit
  • No free home delivery stated

ALTERNATE

  • Names the seller's legal entity and registration number
  • Long-established retailer
  • Online orders can be collected in a shop or pickup point
  • You can pay in instalments or on credit
  • No free home delivery stated

Facts side by side

FactBAURALTERNATE
Return period for online orders30 days baur.de14 days alternate.de
Seller's legal entity on the websiteYes baur.deYes alternate.de
Registration numberHRA 3578 (AG Coburg) baur.deHRB 2110 (AG Gießen) alternate.de
In business since1925 baur.de1992 alternate.de
Extended warrantyYes baur.deYes alternate.de
Free home deliveryNo baur.deNo alternate.de
Click and collectNot verifiedYes alternate.de
Own shops (as stated)Not verified2 alternate.de
Instalments or creditYes baur.deYes alternate.de
App Store rating4.8★ itunes.apple.comNot verified
App Store ratings67,235 itunes.apple.comNot verified

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