Free tools
Free tools for spending less on groceries
Is that actually a good price? How much should you stock up on? Is the warehouse club really saving you money? And how much should a household your size be spending on groceries anyway?
These tools do the math so you don’t have to.
They’re free to use, with no account and no login. Some tools save what you enter on your device, so it’s still there when you come back.
While you’re shopping
Quick answers when you’re standing in the aisle trying to decide.
Should I Stock Up?
It’s 40% off. Great. But how many should you actually buy?
Open Should I Stock Up?Unit Price Compare
Two 12-packs or one 30-pack? Find out which one is actually cheaper.
Open Unit Price CompareYour Price Book
Keep track of what you normally pay, so you know a good price when you see one.
Open Your Price Book
After the groceries are put away
See where the money actually went, and where you might be able to save more.
Did I Actually Save?
Your receipt says you saved $96. Find out how much you actually saved.
Open Did I Actually Save?How Much Food Did We Throw Away?
See how much unused food is costing you over time.
Open How Much Food Did We Throw Away?Subscription Audit
See what all those monthly subscriptions are actually costing you.
Open Subscription Audit
When you’re wondering if groceries really are that expensive now
Yes, prices have changed. Here’s what the numbers look like for your household.
What Would My Groceries Have Cost in 2019?
See what today’s grocery trip would have cost in 2019.
Open What Would My Groceries Have Cost in 2019?Grocery Budget by Household
See how your grocery spending compares with a household your size.
Open Grocery Budget by HouseholdWarehouse Club Break-Even
Find out whether the savings cover the membership, the extra driving and the bulk food you don’t use.
Open Warehouse Club Break-Even
Not sure where to start?
Start with the question you’ve asked yourself most recently.
- “Groceries are HOW much now?”Try 2019 Calculator
- “Is this actually a good sale?”Try Should I Stock Up?
- “I swear this used to cost less.”Try Your Price Book
- “Where is all our food money going?”Try Food Waste
- “Is Costco actually worth it?”Try Warehouse Club Break-Even
- “Why are we spending so much every month?”Try Subscription Audit
You don’t need to use all of them. Just use the one that answers the question you have right now.
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