Here are the best alternatives to Groupon for daily bargains on dining, activities, travel and goods.
Everybody loves a good deal (that is why you’ve come to finder.com.au, right?), but we know what you’re wondering: Why am I getting such a good deal? If it's a group deal, the offer is activated when a minimum number of people agree to buy it at the low advertised price. Alternatively, perhaps the retailer is just feeling generous and wants to reduce the price on a product or service for a limited period of time. Either way, a deal's a deal!
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LivingSocial
Similar to Groupon, LivingSocial offers limited-time offers on dining, travel and wellness products and services, with new deals daily.
- Thousands of deals available worldwide.
- There's a 5-day cooling-off refund period for non-date-specific deals.
- Redeem immediately with electronic vouchers.
- Great for gift shopping or booking a special birthday dinner.
Scoopon
Just like Groupon, Scoopon offers daily deals that you can sort by location to find local travel and shopping offers. You won’t be able to resist.
- Great travel deals can be found on Scoopon, with a real focus on luxury for less.
- There's a huge selection of dining deals in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, from fine dining to casual eats.
- Redeem immediately with electronic vouchers.
- Customer rewards. Shopping with Scoopon can earn you rewards in the form of competitions and jaw-dropping deals.
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We have it all in one place. We handpick the best daily deals out there (from all the sites listed here and more), so sign up to our weekly newsletter to receive the very best.
- Sign up to our weekly deals round up for 50% off travel, activities and shopping.
- Hand-picked deals, so you only get the best of the bunch.
- Deals for various lifestyle categories such as fashion, dining, events, travel and experiences.
- Save on the serious stuff too. We have exclusively negotiated deals on financial products and services such as credit cards, money transfers and insurance.
Catch of the Day
Reel in the savings on fashion, beauty, electronics and more with Catch of the Day coupon codes.
- Live chat: If you have any questions, you can speak to a representative online in real time.
- Big brands: Shop for well-known brands like Oakley, Asics, Seiko, KitchenAid and more at a deep discount.
- 30 free trial to Club Catch. Try it out for free, for 30 days.
Luxury Escapes
If it's Groupon's travel section you love, then Luxury Escapes is a site you shouldn't miss.
- Book upscale and ultra-luxe holidays for up to 65% off regular prices
- Offers the option to pay for your holiday over six months, interest free
- Membership is free
Adrenaline
Adrenaline is an alternative to Groupon that offers online vouchers for high-octane adventures. Buy gift vouchers and get deals on driving experiences, flying experiences, water sports, land adventures and more.
- Adrenaline offers a lowest price guarantee.
- This is Australia's longest running adventure site.
- Lots of activities on offer, from the extreme to the less extreme (including options such as cooking classes and walking tours).
- There are always offers available, whether it's money off any purchase, exclusive sales or free gifts.
MyDeal.com.au
This one-stop shop has a range of daily deals on products like homewares, sports equipment, cosmetics and children's clothing. There's also discounted travel and experiences on offer.
- Get $10 off when you sign up for the newsletter.
- Free shipping on many products.
- View product reviews before you buy.
- MyDeal.com.au is great for Christmas or birthday gift shopping.
Vaniday
One aspect we love about Groupon is the beauty, pampering and spa deals on offer - but Vaniday certainly holds its own in that department! This online beauty treatment booking site has regular packages, deals and offers on all sorts of spa treatments and services.
- Loads of money-saving packages for hair, makeup, massages, spa days and more.
- Vaniday often have brilliant sitewide deals, such as 20-40% off any booking.
- Compare prices and get instant info on opening hours, location and availability.
- See ratings and reviews before booking.
Flight Centre
Groupon has great travel offers, but holiday-booking favourite Flight Centre really excels in this area. The company has weekly time-limited offers on hotels, holiday packages and flights. Sign up to their newsletter to be alerted.
- If you find a lower price on any airfare, Flight Centre guarantees to beat the price.
- Flight Centre has been in the Australian travel industry for more than 30 years.
- This Week's Hot Deals only lasts for the week, so book quickly to get the best price.
- Flight Centre has great relationships with tour providers and hotels, so they can score you the best deal.
Gilt
This American fashion retailer is your VIP insider pass to the hottest boutique brands Gilt offers time-limited flash sales for top brands that fly off the shelves within hours. Get in quick!
- Every day offers of up to 60% off top brands.
- Waitlist option: If you miss out on an item, you can add yourself to the waitlist for a second chance to nab it when it becomes available again.
- Live chat available.
- Earn loyalty points: By purchasing, visiting Gilt's website and posting on Facebook, you can earn loyalty points to use towards benefits like free shipping, discounts and early sale access.
OurDeal
OurDeal is a site just like Groupon; in fact, it has just joined the Groupon family. Now you can shop the same deals that you'd see on OurDeal direct on Groupon.
- Great dining deals in addition to travel, goods and experiences.
- The exact same deals are now available on Groupon, which means there are even more offers available to shop.
- The deals are time-limited, but you get huge discounts if you purchase straight away.
- Groupon now has a host of shopping options, including fashion, homewares, technology and more.
Which Groupon alternatives offer daily deals?
Groupon sends out email newsletters featuring new daily deals so that you can shop while you're on your lunch break… or during work when the boss isn’t looking. Other Aussie deal sites that keep you posted are listed below:
Gilt
Cudo
LivingSocial
Scoopon
OurDeal
Catch of The Day
MyDeal.com.au
Grocery Run
Krazy Coupons
Crazy Sales
Which Groupon alternatives offer experiences at discounted prices?
What we love most about Groupon is that it’s dedicated to improving and inspiring our lifestyles, meaning you’ll find heaps of deals offered on travel, dining experiences, luxury experiences, sporting activities and more. Other sites offering discounted experiences are listed below:
LivingSocial
OurDeal
Scoopon
Red Balloon
Lime & Tonic
ExperienceOz
Adrenaline
Cudo
Which sites are like Groupon for travel, holidays and getaways?
Go on, you deserve a break. Have one sooner and for less with these websites that are similar to Groupon for travel deals:
Finder Travel
Scoopon Travel
OurDeal
LivingSocial Escapes
Luxury Escapes
TripADeal
Wotif
Escape Travel
Travel Factory
Flight Centre
I Want That Flight
Travelzoo
Which alternative sites and members clubs are like Groupon for goods?
Searching for department store goods at bargain basement prices? Or maybe you’re in the mood to do a little window shopping and want to know what’s out there for less? Like Groupon, these websites also offer discounted merchandise:
Crazy Sales
MyDeal.com.au
Gilt
eBay
Amazon
Reebonz
Deals Direct
Brands Exclusive
Super Koupon
How to make the most of your discounted deals
Sometimes, deals are too good to be true. Before you commit to one, here are a few things that you should look out for:
- Location. While the deal might be a steal, the location it’s based in may be too much of a trek to be worth the savings.
- Comparison deals. Sometimes, you can find the same experience across a number of deal websites. Do your research to find the cheapest one, and don’t forget to check out our coupons on finder.com.au/deals to see if you can slash those prices even further.
- Validity periods. Some deals might only be valid for a couple of months, while others may allow you to use them within a year. Consider when you’ll be able to redeem your experience as it’s unlikely you'll be able to get a refund if you don’t use your voucher by its expiry date.
- Refunds and cooling-off periods. Some sites offer you a full refund if you change your mind within a certain number of days. This can be comforting, especially with flash sales where rash decisions can sometimes get the better of you. However, other sites might not offer you refunds at all, so keep this in mind when shopping.
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Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for your question.
A postcode is what Australians call a zipcode.
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