MediaMarkt vs ALTERNATE: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology MediaMarkt scores 88 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

1

MediaMarkt

88/100
3

ALTERNATE

63/100

Score breakdown

MediaMarktALTERNATE
Reliability100100
Returns and warranty10060
Delivery and pickup5340
Payment and service9650

Pros and cons

MediaMarkt

  • Long period to return an online order
  • Names the seller's legal entity and registration number
  • Long-established retailer
  • Online orders can be collected in a shop or pickup point
  • 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

FactMediaMarktALTERNATE
Return period for online orders30 days mediamarkt.de14 days alternate.de
Seller's legal entity on the websiteYes mediamarkt.deYes alternate.de
Registration numberHRB 3479 (AG Ingolstadt) mediamarkt.deHRB 2110 (AG Gießen) alternate.de
In business since1979 mediamarkt.de1992 alternate.de
Extended warrantyYes mediamarkt.deYes alternate.de
Free home deliveryNo mediamarkt.deNo alternate.de
Free delivery fromab 69 € mediamarkt.deNot verified
Click and collectYes mediamarkt.deYes alternate.de
Shops and pickup points (as stated)265 mediamarkt.deNot verified
Own shops (as stated)265 mediamarkt.de2 alternate.de
Instalments or creditYes mediamarkt.deYes alternate.de
Trade-inYes mediamarkt.deNot verified
App Store rating4.7★ itunes.apple.comNot verified
App Store ratings205,991 itunes.apple.comNot verified

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