Amway

3.0 / 5
One of the oldest and largest network marketing companies, selling nutrition, beauty and home products through Independent Business Owners (IBOs).
Monthly cost
$0
Category
Network marketing
Last updated
October 13, 2026

Pros

  • Free to register as an IBO in the first year
  • Long track record: founded in 1959
  • Wide product range across nutrition, beauty and home care
  • Publishes a yearly U.S. income disclosure

Cons

  • $55 renewal fee after the first contract year, plus $16 if you keep IBOAI membership
  • Earnings depend on product sales and building a team
  • Recruiting-based model is not for everyone
  • Strong brand opinions, positive and negative, among prospects

Verdict

Amway is the classic network marketing company: free to start, with a renewal fee after year one. It suits people who like selling physical products face to face and building a team over time.

Before joining, read Amway's own income disclosure so your expectations match what typical IBOs actually earn.

Questions

How much does it cost to join Amway?
Registering as an IBO is free. If you renew after your first contract year, the renewal is $55, plus $16 if you continue your IBOAI membership (per Amway's 2025 U.S. income disclosure).
What does Amway sell?
Nutrition, beauty, personal care and home products, including brands such as Nutrilite and Artistry.
Is Amway a network marketing company?
Yes. IBOs earn from their own product sales and from the sales of people they sponsor.
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