r/Frugal
6.9M members
r/Frugal is a subreddit with 6.9M members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and money talk, and the community frequently discusses cheap, frugal, budget, price comparison, and grocery deals, and they frequently recommend/review grocery store, cell phone plan, and detergent.
Frugality is the mental approach we each take when considering our resource allocations. It includes time, money, convenience, and many other factors.
Popular Themes in r/Frugal
#1
Solution Requests
: "Nice-ish stationery for a good price?"
12 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "Invest in Rechargeable batteries! Used since 2016, still going strong."
12 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "Generic vs name brand nausea medication"
5 posts
#4
Ideas
: "2lbs of stew beef. Ideas for keeping it interesting so none wastes?"
3 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "How can I stop being so frugal? This is driving me insane"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Frugal
#1
Cheap
: "Is there a Cheaper brand of paper towels that actually compares to the big brands."
7 posts
#2
Frugal
: "There are multiple ways to healthy food shop Frugally. One is effortful but kind of fun, one is easy and boring."
5 posts
#3
Budget
5 posts
#4
Price Comparison
4 posts
#5
Grocery Deals
3 posts
#6
Money Tracking
3 posts
#7
Low Price
3 posts
#8
Saving
: "Saving money on bottled water and the options"
3 posts
#9
Water Filter
2 posts
#10
Shopping
: "Best place/website to buy affordable men’s clothing?"
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/Frugal
Grocery Store
87 reviews
#1
Aldi
4.4★ from 27 reviews
#2
WinCo
4.6★ from 12 reviews
#3
Trader Joe's
4.0★ from 5 reviews
Cell Phone Plan
86 reviews
#1
Mint Mobile
4.3★ from 13 reviews
#2
Visible
4.2★ from 9 reviews
#3
Straight Talk
4.0★ from 7 reviews
Detergent
70 reviews
#1
Tide
4.6★ from 17 reviews
#2
All
4.1★ from 11 reviews
#3
Arm & Hammer
4.3★ from 9 reviews
Flair Used in r/Frugal
#1
🍎 Food
: "Learning the trade secrets unlocks steeper discounts"
26 posts
#2
💰 Finance & Bills
: "What's the dumbest item that you regret replacing?"
13 posts
#3
🏠 Home & Apartment
: "What’s something you started buying overseas because the US price was insane?"
7 posts
#4
📦 Secondhand
: "Frugal - The other side of the Fence. Don't pass up freebies"
6 posts
#5
🚿 Personal Care
: "Generic vs name brand nausea medication"
6 posts
#6
📱 Phone & Internet
: "What’s the best cell phone service?"
6 posts
#7
💬 Meta Discussion
: "What's a name brand that you feel is worth it, over the generic?"
5 posts
#8
👚Clothing & Shoes
: "Is anyone else bothered by very strong scented laundry scents in thrifted clothing?"
5 posts
#9
⛹️ Hobbies
: "I've been making art with items I already have around the house instead of buying some. I really enjoy it!"
5 posts
#10
♻️ Recycling & Zero-Waste
: "The amount of detergent left in an “empty” bottle"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/Frugal
Yearly
+257k members(3.9%)
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Last updated: September 22, 2026