Selling From the Beach / Reference Guide
Updated April 2026
US Marketplace
Every entry source-verified
60
The 2026

Amazon
Tool Atlas

The full map of every native Amazon seller tool, and the gate on each. Most of them are hiding in plain sight.

60
Tools catalogued
7
Access tiers
35
Free
21
Behind Brand Registry

Amazon has dozens of tools most sellers never see. Some require a plan upgrade. Most sit behind Brand Registry. A few you have to apply for. A couple are invitation-only. Your left-nav shows you a fraction based on what you have already unlocked, which means you cannot discover what you do not have access to.

This is the full list. Seven categories, 60 tools, every access gate made explicit. If you are running on Amazon without half of these, the problem is probably not effort. It is visibility. Start with the Access Ladder on the next page.

Inside 02 / 07 sections
02The Access Ladder
03Research & Analytics9
05Growth & Merchandising11
08Advertising9
10Brand & IP Protection5
11Logistics & Inventory9
13Programs & Marketplaces10
15Operations & Account Health7

The
Access Ladder

02 / The Access Ladder

Each rung is a decision you make. Most of the real leverage sits above rung three. If you are stuck on a lower rung, that is the first problem worth solving.

01
Any Seller 9 tools
No gate. Individual plan or Pro.
Voice of the Customer/Amazon DSP/Creative Studio (AI creative studio)/IP Accelerator/Low-Price FBA/Account Health Dashboard/Account Health Assurance/Seller Assistant (Amelia AI)/Custom Analytics
02
Professional Plan 18 tools
The $39.99/mo base. Most seller tools start here.
Product Opportunity Explorer/Coupons/Prime Exclusive Discounts/Deals (Lightning Deal, Best Deal)/Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display/Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD)/Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF)/Amazon Shipping/Buy Shipping/Partner Carrier Program (PCP)/FBA Removal & Disposal Orders/FBA Liquidations/Amazon Business/Automate Pricing/Capacity Manager/Fix Stranded Inventory/Selling Partner API (SP-API)/Global Warehousing & Distribution (GWD)
03
Brand Registered 19 tools
Register your trademark. The single biggest unlock on Amazon.
Brand Analytics: Search Query Performance/Brand Analytics: Top Search Terms/Brand Analytics: Market Basket Analysis/Brand Analytics: Repeat Purchase Behavior/Brand Analytics: Demographics/Search Catalog Performance/Manage Your Experiments/Brand Tailored Promotions/Subscribe and Save/Amazon Live/Virtual Bundles/A+ Content/A+ Premium Content/Amazon Stores/Sponsored TV (Streaming TV ads)/Amazon Attribution/Brand Referral Bonus/Transparency/Report a Violation (RAV)
04
BR + Review Threshold 1 tool
Brand Registry plus a review-count gate.
Amazon Vine
05
BR + Tenure 1 tool
Brand Registry plus a time or enforcement-history gate.
Project Zero
06
Application Required 10 tools
Apply, get reviewed. Some are quick. Some take weeks.
Amazon Marketing Cloud/Amazon Marketing Stream/Amazon Ads API/Amazon Brand Registry/Amazon Global Logistics/Climate Pledge Friendly/Amazon Renewed/Amazon Handmade/Strategic Account Services (SAS) Core/Buy with Prime
07
Invitation Only 2 tools
Amazon picks you. You cannot apply.
Amazon Launchpad/Amazon Lending
Rung 03 is the hinge. 19 of the 60 tools in this atlas live behind Brand Registry. Registration is free if you hold or file a trademark.
Above rung three gets picky. Vine opens at 30 reviews or fewer. Project Zero needs six months of clean enforcement history. Amazon Lending is invite-only.
01
Category 01

Research & Analytics
What your customers actually do

Amazon collects every search, comparison, and repeat buy. These reports are free, gated behind Brand Registry in most cases, and almost nobody reads them carefully. If you build listings on hunches instead of these, you are guessing.

9Tools in this category
6Behind Brand Registry
9All free
Most overlooked in this categoryCustom Analytics, Search Catalog Performance, Voice of the Customer
BRFreeSource
Shows the queries customers used to find your brand with impressions, clicks, cart adds, and purchases per query.
WhereBrands, Brand Analytics, Search Query Performance
InformsWhich keywords to target for SEO and PPC based on where your brand is winning or losing share.
BRFreeSource
Reveals the most searched keywords on Amazon with search frequency rank and the top clicked brands and ASINs for each.
WhereBrands, Brand Analytics, Top Search Terms
InformsWhich high-volume terms to pursue in listings and ads based on which competitors currently capture clicks.
BRFreeSource
Shows the top three products customers most often buy together with your ASINs.
WhereBrands, Brand Analytics, Market Basket Analysis
InformsWhich complementary products to bundle, cross-sell, or target in Sponsored Display audiences.
BRFreeSource
Breaks down how often unique customers repeat-order your brand, by ASIN and over time.
WhereBrands, Brand Analytics, Repeat Purchase Behavior
InformsWhich products earn repeat buyers and deserve Subscribe and Save or retargeting investment.
Amazon tracks every search a customer runs on the marketplace. Sellers who read these reports weekly out-rank sellers who guess.
Category 01 / Research & Analytics Continued
BRFreeSource
Aggregates customer age, income, education, gender, and marital status for your brand in the US store.
WhereBrands, Brand Analytics, Demographics
InformsWho to target in external ads and which demographic to lean into for creative and positioning.
PROFreeSource
Shows customer search, demand, and niche data to help sellers find product ideas with low competition.
WhereGrowth, Product Opportunity Explorer
InformsWhich niche to enter next, based on unmet search demand and current competitor saturation.
BRFreeSource
Shows funnel metrics (impressions, clicks, cart adds, purchases, conversion) for your full brand catalog in search.
WhereBrands, Brand Analytics, Search Catalog Performance
InformsWhere in the funnel each ASIN leaks (low CTR, low conversion) so you know whether to fix the main image, A+, or price.
ANYFreeSource
Surfaces customer sentiment, CX Health, NCX signals, and Root Cause Insights with AI Fix Recommendations for listings that hurt the buyer experience.
WherePerformance, Voice of the Customer
InformsWhich ASIN to fix first (image, copy, or quality issue) before it triggers a listing suppression.
ANYFreeSource
Consolidates 100+ metrics across sales, traffic, inventory, advertising, and profit into one free analytics surface inside Seller Central.
WhereSeller Central > Analytics > Custom Analytics
InformsWhich KPIs to monitor weekly without paying for a third-party dashboard tool.
Three things sellers get wrong in this category
  • Demographics requires 100 plus unique customers in the window to render. If your report is empty, you have not crossed the threshold.
  • Search Query Performance updates weekly. Compare week-over-week to see share shifts before they show up in sales.
  • Custom Analytics rolled out in late 2025. Free, 100 plus metrics in one dashboard. Most sellers have not opened it yet.
02
Category 02

Growth & Merchandising
Eleven ways to merchandise

Most sellers run four of these: coupons, deals, A plus content, a store. The other seven move the needle harder. Manage Your Experiments and Brand Tailored Promotions alone can add a point or two of conversion once you actually use them.

11Tools in this category
8Behind Brand Registry
6Free, 5 paid
Most overlooked in this categoryManage Your Experiments, Brand Tailored Promotions, Virtual Bundles
BRFreeSource
Run A/B tests on product images, titles, bullets, descriptions, and A+ Content.
WhereBrands, Manage Experiments
InformsWhich version of a listing asset actually lifts sales before committing to a permanent change.
BRVariesSource
Offer segmented discounts to customer groups like repeat buyers, cart abandoners, or new customers.
Discount range 10 percent to 50 percent funded by the seller. No separate platform fee disclosed on the source page.
WhereAdvertising, Brand Tailored Promotions
InformsWhich customer cohort to target with a loyalty, reacquisition, or cross-sell discount.
PROPer useSource
Attach a clippable percent-off or dollar-off badge to product detail pages and search results.
Redemption cost applies each time a customer uses the coupon. Seller reviews the exact cost in Seller Central during coupon creation.
WhereAdvertising, Coupons
InformsWhether to pay a per-redemption fee to drive clicks and conversion with a visible discount badge.
PROFreeSource
Show a discounted price with strikethrough to Prime members only in search and on the detail page.
WhereAdvertising, Price Discounts
InformsWhether to give Prime members a visible discounted price to win the buy experience during Prime events.
Most sellers merchandise with four of these eleven tools: coupons, deals, A plus, a store. The other seven are where conversion lives.
Category 02 / Growth & Merchandising Continued
PROPer useSource
Feature a product as a Lightning Deal, Best Deal, or on Amazon's Deals pages.
Per-deal fee disclosed in Seller Central during deal creation. Cost varies by deal type and event window, with higher fees during Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.
WhereAdvertising, Deals
InformsWhether the expected lift justifies the per-deal fee plus the mandatory markdown.
BRVariesSource
Let customers place recurring auto-ship orders at a discount for a lock-in to the brand.
No additional platform fee. Seller chooses 0, 5, or 10 percent funding. Amazon funds an additional 5 percent on orders of 5 or more items.
WhereAdvertising, Subscribe and Save
InformsHow much discount to fund to win subscription share and recurring revenue on consumables.
BRVariesSource
Host shoppable livestreams with product carousels on Amazon.com/live, brand stores, and Prime Video.
Self-produced streams via the Creator app have no disclosed platform fee. Managed-service options and sponsored placements are priced through an Amazon Ads account executive.
WhereAmazon Live Creator app, or Amazon Ads console
InformsWhether to invest production time in live video as a top-of-funnel and conversion driver.
BRFreeSource
Group 2 to 5 existing ASINs into a bundled detail page without physical co-packing.
WhereBrands, Virtual Bundles
InformsWhether to create a bundled listing to raise average order value without changing packaging.
Category 02 / Growth & Merchandising Continued
BRFreeSource
Add rich text, images, comparison charts, and brand story modules to the product detail page.
WhereAdvertising, A+ Content Manager
InformsHow to position and visually explain the product on the detail page to lift conversion.
BRFreeSource
Use enhanced modules like larger images, interactive hotspots, and video carousels on the detail page.
WhereAdvertising, A+ Content Manager
InformsWhether to invest in premium creative modules to further lift conversion once eligibility is met.
BRFreeSource
Build a multi-page brand storefront on Amazon with lifestyle imagery, video, and shoppable tiles.
WhereStores, Manage Stores
InformsWhether to build a branded destination to catch Sponsored Brands and Posts traffic and lift AOV.
Three things sellers get wrong in this category
  • Prime Exclusive Discounts no longer has a standalone creator. Live inside Advertising then Price Discounts.
  • Virtual Bundles skips co-packing entirely. Two to five ASINs, one detail page, no new SKU.
  • A+ Premium eligibility is not publicly documented. Amazon unlocks it inside A+ Content Manager when you qualify.
03
Category 03

Advertising
Beyond Sponsored Products

The Ads console shows you a fraction of what Amazon offers. AMC, Attribution, Brand Referral Bonus, and Marketing Stream are the real toolkit for sellers past a few million in revenue. Each one is free or self-service.

9Tools in this category
3Behind Brand Registry
6Free, 3 paid
Most overlooked in this categoryAmazon Marketing Cloud, Brand Referral Bonus, Amazon Marketing Stream
PROVariesSource
Amazon's self-service PPC suite covering keyword, brand, and audience-based ad placements on and off Amazon.
No monthly fees. CPC for SP and SB, vCPM available for SB and SD, fixed pricing for SB reserve share of voice. Pay only when ads are clicked or served.
Whereadvertising.amazon.com, Campaign Manager, Create Campaign
InformsWhich keywords, ASINs, and audiences to bid on to drive sales and visibility inside the Amazon store.
ANYVariesSource
Programmatic demand-side platform for buying display, video, and audio ads across Amazon properties and the open web.
CPM-based media pricing. Self-service has no stated minimum. Managed-service typically requires a minimum spend of $50,000 USD, varying by country.
Whereadvertising.amazon.com, sign in, DSP console
InformsHow to reach on- and off-Amazon audiences programmatically with display, video, and audio creative.
BRVariesSource
Self-service streaming TV ads placed across Prime Video, Freevee, Fire TV apps, Twitch, and partner publishers.
CPM-based. No minimum budget required.
Whereadvertising.amazon.com, Ads Console, Video, Audio and Display ads, Streaming TV
InformsWhether to invest in streaming video reach to drive brand awareness alongside lower-funnel Sponsored Ads.
APPLYFreeSource
Clean-room analytics environment for building custom audiences and measuring cross-channel Amazon Ads performance.
Whereadvertising.amazon.com, Measurement and reporting, Amazon Marketing Cloud
InformsHow audiences overlap, path-to-purchase behavior, and which campaign combinations drive the strongest incremental outcomes.
You cannot optimize what you cannot measure. AMC, Attribution, and Marketing Stream are the instrumentation layer under your ad spend.
Category 03 / Advertising Continued
BRFreeSource
Measurement tool that tracks how off-Amazon marketing (search, social, display, email) drives Amazon product sales.
Whereadvertising.amazon.com, Measurement and reporting, Amazon Attribution
InformsWhich off-Amazon channels and creatives drive measurable Amazon sales, within a 14-day attribution window.
BRFreeSource
Rebate program that refunds part of the referral fee when sellers drive external traffic to their Amazon listings.
WhereSeller Central, Brands, Brand Referral Bonus (enroll), then tag campaigns in Amazon Attribution
InformsWhether to push paid off-Amazon traffic to Amazon given the effective 10 percent average rebate offset on qualifying sales.
ANYFreeSource
AI-powered suite for generating and editing image, video, and audio ad creative inside the Amazon Ads console.
Whereadvertising.amazon.com, Creative, Creative Studio
InformsWhether to produce ad creative in-house using Amazon's AI generators instead of outsourcing to an agency or production team.
APPLYFreeSource
Push-based API that delivers hourly Amazon Ads campaign metrics and change events in near real time.
WhereAmazon Ads API integration, Marketing Stream onboarding, destinations configured in AWS
InformsHow to react to intraday bid, budget, and performance changes instead of waiting for daily bulk reports.
APPLYFreeSource
Programmatic API to plan, activate, and measure Sponsored Ads, Streaming TV, DSP, and Amazon Marketing Cloud campaigns.
Whereadvertising.amazon.com/about-api, apply for access, Amazon Ads Advanced Tools Center
InformsWhether to automate ads operations in-house or build custom reporting and bid management on top of Amazon's native console.
Three things sellers get wrong in this category
  • Brand Referral Bonus pays back a portion of the referral fee when you drive external traffic. Averaging 10 percent on qualifying sales.
  • Amazon Marketing Cloud is free for any Ads console advertiser. It is the query layer on top of every ad dollar.
  • Sponsored TV has no minimum budget for self-service. Managed-service has a five-figure monthly floor.
04
Category 04

Brand & IP Protection
Keep other sellers off your listings

Brand Registry is the entry point. Transparency, Project Zero, and IP Accelerator each protect a different threat. Most brands enroll in Brand Registry and stop there. That is the first 20 percent of the toolkit.

5Tools in this category
3Behind Brand Registry
3Free, 2 paid
Most overlooked in this categoryTransparency, Project Zero, IP Accelerator
APPLYFreeSource
Free enrollment program that unlocks brand protection tools, content features, and reporting capabilities for trademark owners.
Wherebrandregistry.amazon.com or Seller Central > Brands > Enroll
InformsFoundation gate for A+ Content, Sponsored Brands, Brand Analytics, Vine, Transparency, Project Zero, and RAV.
BRVariesSource
Applies unique serialization codes to every unit so Amazon verifies authenticity before the item ships to the customer.
No enrollment or subscription fees. Amazon charges per code for Amazon-issued codes and for existing serial codes shared with Amazon; volume-based discounts apply. Exact per-cod...
WhereBrand Registry > Protect > Transparency
InformsUnit-level counterfeit prevention for SKUs with counterfeit risk or diversion exposure.
BR+TENUREFreeSource
Self-service tool that lets brands immediately remove counterfeit listings without waiting for Amazon review.
WhereBrand Registry > Protect > Project Zero
InformsAggressive counterfeit removal without Amazon adjudication lag for brands with proven enforcement accuracy.
ANYVariesSource
Connects sellers with vetted trademark law firms at pre-negotiated rates and grants Brand Registry access once an application is filed.
Amazon charges no fee. Seller pays the law firm directly. Pre-negotiated rates: US trademark filing $700 plus government fees, brand search up to $650, comprehensive review up t...
WhereSeller Central > Apps and Services > Explore Services > IP Accelerator
InformsFast path to Brand Registry access for unregistered brands by recognizing trademark-pending status once a provider files the application.
BRFreeSource
Brand Registry portal tool for reporting suspected counterfeit, trademark, copyright, and utility patent infringements on listings.
WhereBrand Registry > Protect > Report a Violation
InformsPrimary channel for IP enforcement actions against specific ASINs or sellers; acceptance rate feeds Project Zero eligibility.
Brand Registry is the door. Transparency, Project Zero, and IP Accelerator are what is on the other side.
05
Category 05

Logistics & Inventory
Move inventory on your terms

FBA is the default. AWD, GWD, Global Logistics, MCF, and the Partnered Carrier Program give you levers most sellers never touch. The per-unit math changes once you stack them.

9Tools in this category
0Behind Brand Registry
1Free, 8 paid
Most overlooked in this categoryGlobal Warehousing & Distribution (GWD), Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD), Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF)
PROVariesSource
Low-cost bulk upstream storage that auto-replenishes FBA and other distribution channels.
Storage $0.48/cu ft/month East/Central, $0.57/cu ft/month West Coast (pay-as-you-go, no seasonal surcharge). Inbound processing $1.40/box. Transportation $1.40/cu ft. Managed Se...
WhereInventory > Send to Amazon Warehousing and Distribution
InformsWhere to hold bulk inventory between supplier replenishment cycles without paying peak FBA storage fees.
PROPer useSource
Ships orders from FBA inventory to customers of Shopify, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and other off-Amazon channels.
Per-order pick/pack/ship fee based on size tier, shipping weight, units per order, and delivery speed. Pricing starts at $7.15 per unit. 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge applie...
WhereOrders > Create Multi-Channel Fulfillment order
InformsWhether to use FBA inventory to fulfill non-Amazon orders instead of running a separate 3PL.
APPLYVariesSource
Door-to-door ocean and air freight from origin countries to FBA or AWD with integrated customs clearance.
Priced per shipment based on mode (Standard Ocean, Fast Ocean, Air Freight), lane, and cargo size. Includes pickup, export declaration, freight, customs clearance, and delivery.
WhereInventory > Send/replenish inventory > Amazon Global Logistics
InformsWhether to consolidate freight forwarding with Amazon versus running your own broker and forwarder.
PROVariesSource
Last-mile parcel carrier for seller-fulfilled orders with 2 to 5 day delivery and seven-day pickup.
Transparent ground rates with no residential or weekend surcharges and no photo/GPS delivery fees. Custom pricing via the Amazon Shipping portal.
WhereSeller Central > Buy Shipping (carrier selection) or Amazon Shipping portal
InformsWhether to shift FBM volume off UPS/FedEx/USPS to Amazon's own parcel network.
Your real per-unit cost is AWD plus MCF plus the Partnered Carrier rate. Not whatever your freight broker quoted last quarter.
Category 05 / Logistics & Inventory Continued
PROFreeSource
Buy and print shipping labels across UPS, USPS, FedEx, and Amazon Shipping directly inside Seller Central.
WhereOrders > Manage Orders > Buy Shipping
InformsWhether to buy labels through Amazon and gain A-to-z claim and SAFE-T reimbursement protection versus using an outside label provider.
PROVariesSource
Books discounted SPD, LTL, FTL, and intermodal inbound shipments to FBA, MCF, or AWD through Amazon-negotiated carriers.
Shipping costs up to 25% lower than alternatives. Combining PCP with Amazon Managed Service adds 20% off AWD storage and 10% off transportation.
WhereInventory > Send to Amazon (step 2 SPD, step 4 LTL/FTL) or Send to Amazon Warehousing and Distribution
InformsWhether to book inbound freight through Amazon's negotiated rates instead of your own carrier contracts.
PROPer useSource
Pulls FBA inventory back to a seller address or disposes of it at the fulfillment center.
Per-unit fees scale by size tier and weight, starting at $2.27 per unit for standard items and rising for oversize. Rates unchanged in 2026 aside from processing-time billing ch...
WhereInventory > Manage FBA Inventory > Create removal order
InformsWhether to pull aged or suppressed units out of FBA versus paying ongoing storage fees.
PRO15% feeSource
Sends aged or returned FBA inventory to wholesale liquidators in exchange for a partial cash recovery.
Gross recovery typically 5 to 10% of average FBA selling price. Amazon deducts a 15% referral fee on gross recovery plus per-unit processing ($0.25 smallest standard up to $1.90...
WhereInventory > Manage FBA Inventory > Create removal order > Liquidate
InformsWhether to liquidate aged units for a small cash recovery instead of paying removal shipping or continued storage fees.
PROVariesSource
Store bulk inventory near origin manufacturing (launched April 2026 in Shenzhen) and ship to US fulfillment on demand at roughly 45 percent lower storage cost than US AWD.
Pay-as-you-go bulk storage priced per cubic foot at origin. Up to 45 percent lower than US AWD storage. Cross-border handling fees quoted per shipment.
WhereInventory > Send/replenish inventory > Global Warehousing & Distribution
InformsWhether to hold inventory at origin for cheaper storage before releasing to US fulfillment.
Three things sellers get wrong in this category
  • GWD launched April 2026 in Shenzhen. Stores bulk inventory at origin for roughly 45 percent lower storage cost than US AWD.
  • AWD has no peak-season surcharge. FBA does. The math flips on slow-moving SKUs during Q4.
  • MCF now carries a 3.5 percent fuel surcharge starting May 2, 2026. Factor into your Shopify fulfillment quotes.
06
Category 06

Programs & Marketplaces
Marketplaces inside the marketplace

These are programs you opt into, not features you toggle. Some open a new customer pool (Business, Renewed, Handmade, Buy with Prime). Some add a badge (Climate Pledge Friendly). One is free capital (Lending) if Amazon offers it.

10Tools in this category
1Behind Brand Registry
4Free, 6 paid
Most overlooked in this categoryBuy with Prime, Amazon Business, Amazon Lending
BR+REVIEWVariesSource
Invites trusted Vine Voice reviewers to leave honest reviews on enrolled products in exchange for a free unit.
Tiered per parent product: free for up to 2 units, $75 for 3 to 10 units, $200 for 11 to 30 units. Billed 30 days after enrollment and only after the first review publishes.
WhereSeller Central > Advertising > Vine
InformsPrimary tool for generating first reviews on a new ASIN before scaling paid traffic.
APPLYFreeSource
Attaches a sustainability badge to product detail pages for items that hold a recognized third-party or Amazon certification.
WhereSeller Central > Growth > Explore Programs > Sustainability Solutions Hub > Climate Pledge Friendly
InformsIncremental visibility and conversion lift for products that already carry a qualifying sustainability certification.
APPLYFreeSource
Marketplace for inspected, refurbished, and pre-owned products that ship with the Amazon Renewed Guarantee.
Wheresellercentral.amazon.com/renewed/apply
InformsOnly path to listing refurbished or pre-owned inventory on Amazon at scale.
INVITE5% feeSource
Curated showcase and support program for emerging brands with differentiated or innovative products.
Additional program fee on top of standard referral fees: 5% for smaller sellers, reduced to 3% once annual turnover exceeds $1M. Minimum commitment of 6 to 12 months after accep...
Whereamazon.com/launchpad/signup
InformsPremium A+ Content, merchandising placements, deal fee waivers, and SAS-style account manager support for new differentiated products.
These are marketplaces inside the marketplace. Each has its own rules. Most are free to try if you qualify.
Category 06 / Programs & Marketplaces Continued
APPLY15% feeSource
Dedicated storefront and category for approved artisans selling hand-altered, hand-designed, handcrafted, repurposed, or upcycled products.
Referral fee of 15% or $0.30 per unit shipped, whichever is greater. Approved Handmade sellers have the $39.99 monthly Professional plan fee waived after the first month, saving...
Wheresellercentral.amazon.com/handmade/apply
InformsLower effective cost for artisan-category sellers who qualify; not applicable to mass-manufactured SKUs.
PROFreeSource
B2B selling features that let any Pro seller offer business-only pricing, quantity discounts, and quotes to verified business buyers.
WhereSeller Central > Settings > Business Settings > Amazon Business registration
InformsIncremental revenue from B2B buyers via business-only pricing, quantity tiers, and quote requests. Low friction to enable.
APPLYVariesSource
Paid Amazon-provided account management with operational guidance, strategic planning, and subject-matter expert access.
Customized pricing set per seller based on business needs. Amazon does not publish a flat rate. Historical market reporting put baseline pricing near $1,600/month, but current f...
Wheresell.amazon.com/programs/paid-services > Contact us / interest list
InformsWhether to pay Amazon directly for a dedicated strategist versus hire an external agency or consultant.
INVITEVariesSource
Umbrella for seller financing: term loans, merchant cash advances, and revolving lines of credit from Amazon or partner lenders.
Three products: Term Loan (fixed rate, fixed term), Merchant Cash Advance (fixed capital fee, flexible payments tied to future sales), Line of Credit (fixed rate on drawn balanc...
WhereSeller Central > Growth > Amazon Lending
InformsCapital access for inventory, ads, or expansion without touching personal credit. Compare against outside lenders before accepting.
ANYFreeSource
Automatically applies reduced FBA fulfillment fees to products priced below $10 that use standard FBA.
WhereSeller Central > Help > search 2026 US Low Price FBA fulfillment fee
InformsMargin protection for SKUs priced under $10; no action needed, but pricing decisions near the $10 threshold should factor in the fee delta.
APPLYVariesSource
Offer the Prime checkout, fast free delivery, and returns on your own website. Amazon fulfills from your FBA inventory.
Per-order service fee plus fulfillment, payment processing, and returns fees priced per order. ROI calculator published on pricing page.
Wherebuywithprime.amazon.com > Sign in > Merchant console
InformsWhether to run your own site with Prime badging and fulfillment, instead of (or alongside) selling on Amazon.
Three things sellers get wrong in this category
  • SAS Core is currently capacity-constrained. New applicants are waitlisted.
  • Amazon Launchpad is invitation-only in the US. Amazon curates and invites emerging brands, so you cannot apply your way in.
  • Buy with Prime lets you offer the Prime badge on your own Shopify or custom site. Fulfills from your FBA inventory.
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Category 07

Operations & Account Health
The controls under the hood

These are not glamorous. They also determine whether your account lives. Account Health Assurance can block a surprise deactivation. Seller Assistant (Amelia AI) can take action inside Seller Central on your behalf. SP-API is the door to automating everything else.

7Tools in this category
0Behind Brand Registry
6Free, 1 paid
Most overlooked in this categoryAccount Health Assurance, Seller Assistant (Amelia AI), Selling Partner API (SP-API)
ANYFreeSource
Monitors customer service, shipping performance, and policy compliance metrics to keep your seller account in good standing.
WhereSeller Central > Performance > Account Health
InformsWhether to address policy violations, ODR, or late shipment rate before they trigger a suspension.
ANYFreeSource
Amazon commits not to deactivate your account as long as you work with them to resolve issues.
WhereSeller Central > Performance > Account Health (badge displayed if enrolled)
InformsWhether a surprise deactivation is possible, or whether Amazon will engage a specialist before taking enforcement action.
PROFreeSource
Built-in repricer that adjusts your prices in real time using rules you set, with updates typically processing in under 15 minutes.
WhereSeller Central > Pricing > Automate Pricing
InformsWhether you need a third-party repricer or whether Amazon's native tool covers your strategy.
PROVariesSource
Lets sellers request additional monthly FBA capacity by bidding a reservation fee per cubic foot.
Seller-set reservation fee per cubic foot; performance credits are designed to offset up to 100% of the fee when products sell through.
WhereSeller Central > Inventory > FBA Dashboard > Capacity Monitor
InformsWhether to bid for more FBA capacity, hold inventory outside FBA, or route through AWD instead.
Account Health Assurance is the quietest program Amazon runs. It commits Amazon not to deactivate you while you resolve issues. Enroll the moment you qualify.
Category 07 / Operations & Account Health Continued
PROFreeSource
Identifies FBA units sitting in fulfillment centers with no active offer and prompts you to reactivate the listing or create a removal.
WhereSeller Central > Inventory > FBA Inventory > Fix Stranded Inventory
InformsWhether to relist, edit attributes, or create a removal order before storage fees compound.
PROFreeSource
REST API that exposes orders, inventory, listings, finances, reports, pricing, and shipping data for programmatic seller operations.
WhereSeller Central > Partner Network > Develop Apps (Developer Central)
InformsWhether to build custom automations, feed data to BI tools, or rely on third-party apps that proxy SP-API.
ANYFreeSource
Amazon"s agentic AI that answers questions, builds campaigns, and takes actions inside Seller Central on your behalf once you grant permission.
WhereSeller Central > Seller Assistant panel (top right)
InformsWhether to delegate routine Seller Central work (research, listing edits, campaign creation) to an AI agent.
Three things sellers get wrong in this category
  • Account Health Assurance is quietly auto-enrolled when you qualify. Look for the badge in your Account Health dashboard.
  • Seller Assistant (Amelia AI) rolled out to US sellers late 2025. It can research, edit listings, and build campaigns on your behalf once granted permission.
  • SP-API requires the Professional plan. Individual accounts cannot register developer credentials.
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Changelog

What changed recently
so you do not waste time looking

Amazon retires and reshuffles tools constantly. Here is what moved in the last eighteen months. Anything you remember existing that is not in this atlas probably lives here.

Retired, renamed, or moved
How to use this atlas

Start with what you are missing.

If you are not Brand Registered, this document is quietly telling you what you are leaving on the table.

21 of the 60 tools require Brand Registry. Registration is free if you hold a trademark. The IP Accelerator is Amazon's on-ramp for anyone whose trademark is pending.

If you are Brand Registered but have not opened Brand Analytics this week, you are working harder than the tools require. Search Query Performance alone reveals which keywords you are winning or losing share on, every week, with no setup.

If you are a mature seller with an agency, ask them which of the seven advertising-tier tools they use. If the answer is only Sponsored Products and DSP, you are paying for ten percent of the advertising surface.

Bookmark this atlas. Cross out what you already use. Pick one unchecked entry at each gate you have already cleared. Work through them one at a time. Most sellers find two or three that move revenue in a month.

By the numbers
Tools catalogued60
Free to use35
Paid, with a fee25
Behind Brand Registry21
Above Brand Registry12
Retired (not shown)3
Every entry in this atlas was verified against a live Amazon-owned source on April 24, 2026. Zero entries rely on third-party sources. The verification script lives in the SFTB repo at
business/selling-from-the-beach/verify-atlas-sources.mjs.

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