Know if it's really a deal before you buy.
A bright "sale" tag doesn't always mean a good price. Spargo's price score tells you how a price compares with nearby stores, right at the shelf, and we're building price history and alerts next.
Price score: a deal check in seconds.
Point your camera at a price tag, choose a photo, or type the price in. Spargo reads the product and price, compares it with what the same product costs at nearby stores, and gives you a score out of 100.
You also get a breakdown of the factors behind the score, and a list of better options nearby if there are any. So instead of guessing, you know whether to put it in the cart or buy it somewhere else.
Prices you can trust
Every price in Spargo shows when it was last confirmed. If a price looks wrong, you can report it, and we review the report. Price-tag photos are processed to read the product and price; our privacy policy explains exactly how.
Tracking features: what's ready and what's coming.
Price history and alerts aren't available yet. Here's where each piece stands.
At launch
- Price scoreScan or enter a price, get a score out of 100
- Better options nearbyShown alongside every score
- Price freshness labelsWhen each price was last confirmed
- Price reportsFlag a price that looks wrong
Coming after launch
- Exclusive partner dealsSpargo-only offers from local stores
On the roadmap
- Price historySee how an item's price has moved over time
- Price-drop alertsGet notified when an item you watch gets cheaper
- Personalized dealsBased on the items you buy most
Status as of October 2026. We update this page as features ship.
How to tell if a sale is actually a good deal.
Five checks that work with or without an app.
1. Compare against other stores, not the "was" price
A tag that says "was $7.99, now $5.99" only compares the store with itself. The real question is what the same item costs elsewhere nearby.
2. Check the unit price
Sale packs are sometimes a different size from the regular product. The price per 100 g or per litre tells you whether you're actually paying less.
3. Watch for smaller packages
When a product shrinks but the price stays the same, it's a price increase. Comparing unit prices over time catches it.
4. Read multi-buy deals closely
"2 for $6" is only a deal if you'd use both, and in many stores the single item is still $3 each. Check whether you need to buy the full quantity to get the price.
5. Know your usual price
For the 10 or 20 items you buy every week, knowing roughly what they normally cost is the best deal detector there is. That's exactly what price history in Spargo is meant to do for you, once it ships.
Common questions.
Does Spargo track price history today?
Not yet. Price history and price-drop alerts are on our roadmap after launch. At launch, Spargo includes the price score, which compares a price with nearby stores right now.
How is the price score calculated?
Spargo compares the price you scanned or entered with what the same product costs at nearby stores, and shows you a breakdown of the factors behind the score.
Can I scan a barcode instead of a price tag?
You can scan or photograph a price tag, or type the price in manually. We'll confirm the full list of supported scanning options at launch.
Where do the prices come from?
Prices come from sources including store listings and shopper price reports. Every price shows when it was last confirmed, and you can flag one that looks wrong.
Will I get alerts when prices drop?
Price-drop alerts are planned but not available yet. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know when they ship.
Stop guessing at the shelf.
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