Head-to-head · Shopping and Price-Tracking Apps
Slickdeals vs Groupon
Slickdeals leads on 3 checks, Groupon on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSlickdeals · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresSlickdeals · 3 of 5
Slickdeals scores higher on our rubric for shopping and price-tracking apps: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Slickdeals offers price alerts; Groupon doesn't publish it. Slickdeals offers cashback rewards; Groupon doesn't publish it. Slickdeals offers browser extension; Groupon doesn't publish it.
Slickdeals is the better fit for community-vetted deals and coupon alerts. Groupon is the better fit for location-based deals and digital vouchers.
- Slickdeals fits best
Community-vetted deals and coupon alerts
- Groupon fits best
Location-based deals and digital vouchers
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Side by side
| Feature | Slickdeals 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Groupon 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Shopping and Price-Tracking Apps | #8 in Shopping and Price-Tracking Apps |
| Best for | Community-vetted deals and coupon alerts | Location-based deals and digital vouchers |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Android, iOS |
| Support | Docs | Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Features Slickdeals 3/5 · Groupon 0/5 | ||
| Price alerts | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Price comparison | — | Not published |
| Cashback rewards | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| In-store shopping | Not published | Not published |
| Browser extension | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Slickdeals is a free shopping platform for people who want to discover community-posted deals, follow specific products or stores, and compare notes with other shoppers. Deals are editor-validated, while community members can vote,… Read the review → |
Groupon is a deal-discovery and shopping service for people seeking discounts on local activities, dining, beauty and wellness, events, travel, and physical goods. Available on web, Android, and iOS, it supports browsing location-relevant… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Slickdeals — where it wins
- Combines community-posted deals with editor validation and voting.
- Sends keyword, store, category, and brand alerts through several channels.
- Chrome extension surfaces deals and tests coupon codes at checkout.
Where it doesn't
- Does not focus on automated product-price comparison.
- Deal discovery depends on offers posted and validated by the community and editors.
- Cashback points apply to eligible purchases, not every purchase.
Groupon — where it wins
- Browse deals based on device location and get nearby push alerts
- Purchase and redeem deals and vouchers in the app
- Track voucher locations and expirations; earn Groupon+ restaurant cash back
Where it doesn't
- Does not provide price-drop alerts or verified price tracking
- Goods marketplace products are sold by third-party vendors
- The 3-day refund window applies only to eligible local deals
- Slickdeals8.9/10 · Free plan
A free deal-finding app for shoppers who value community picks and coupon alerts.
Visit SlickdealsFull verdict → - Groupon7.9/10 · Free plan
A free deal-discovery app for nearby offers and digital vouchers, not price-drop tracking.
Visit GrouponFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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