r/TrueFrugal
4k members
r/TrueFrugal is a subreddit with 4k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and money talk, and the community frequently discusses affordable, rent, frugal, reusable, and save.
A subreddit for frugal living tips, questions, and ideas. To us, frugal living DOES NOT mean cheap at the cost of utility, but rather finding ways to maximize what we get out of products and services while minimizing cost.
Popular Themes in r/TrueFrugal
#1
Solution Requests
: "How much does a commercial ice machine cost, and where can I compare prices?"
68 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "Cost of cremation vs burial, and is cremation insurance even a real thing?"
24 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "Switched to direct bulk sourcing for six household categories two years ago and the savings are significant enough that I want to share exactly what works"
12 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Cancelling small subscriptions should not take this much effort"
6 posts
#5
Ideas
: "Can a Teardrop Caravan Truly Make Travel Comfortable and Stylish?"
2 posts
#6
Opportunities
: "Repair vs replacing appliances, what do you usually do?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/TrueFrugal
#1
Affordable
: "How do I find Affordable laser printers with high printing speeds?"
8 posts
#2
Rent
: "Can I Rent a concrete mixer instead of buying one for a short-term project?"
7 posts
#3
Frugal
: "Frugal Hobby - Soap Making! - AMA"
5 posts
#4
Reusable
: "Favorite Reusable produce bags for farmers markets"
3 posts
#5
Save
: "How to Save Money on Cellphone, Telephone and Internet"
2 posts
#6
Welding Machines
: "How do welding wire machines compare in terms of price and functionality?"
2 posts
#7
Mineral Separator
: "Can I compare prices of gravity-based Mineral Separators across different e-commerce platforms?"
2 posts
#8
Printing Machinery
: "When is the best time to buy Printing Machinery for seasonal business needs?"
2 posts
#9
Clothes
: "Trying to be more mindful about how I buy Clothes lately"
2 posts
#10
Deals
: "Is there Deals of industrial machinery components online?"
2 posts
Flair Used in r/TrueFrugal
#1
Household/Domestic
: "Frugal Hobby - Soap Making! - AMA"
8 posts
#2
General
: "Don't buy something you can't afford."
6 posts
#3
Food
: "Leftovers from the workplace cantina"
3 posts
#4
Meta
: "TrueFrugal - where do we go from here? Discussion inside. Opinions welcome (and needed!)"
2 posts
#5
Finance
: "Want to make a budget but don't know where to start?"
1 post
#6
Utilities/Services
: "How to Save Money on Cellphone, Telephone and Internet"
1 post
#7
Repurposing
: "Waste not, want not. What do you use up but the rest of the world throws away?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/TrueFrugal
Yearly
+2k members(87.2%)
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Last updated: November 8, 2026