Spaartje 🦊 - Dutch Grocery Savings App
Launching March 1st, 2026!
Spaartje is an AI-powered grocery price comparison app for the Netherlands that helps users save €20-30 per week on their shopping.
What is Spaartje?
Spaartje (Dutch for "little savings") is a smart grocery assistant that compares prices across major Dutch supermarkets in real-time. Users can ask questions in natural language and receive personalized shopping recommendations optimized for their budget.
Unlike traditional price comparison apps that require manual browsing, Spaartje uses AI to understand what you need and instantly shows you where to find it cheapest.
Key Features
- AI-Powered Search: Ask any grocery-related question and get instant answers
- Price Comparison: Compare prices across Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, Plus, Dekamarkt, Dirk, Vomar, Aldi, Hoogvliet, SPAR, and Ekoplaza
- Smart Shopping Lists: Create optimized shopping lists based on current deals
- Weekly Savings: Save €20-30 per week (€1,000+ per year) on groceries
- Receipt Scanning: Upload receipts to track spending and find better deals
Supported Supermarkets
Spaartje compares prices across 11 Dutch supermarket chains:
- Albert Heijn (largest Dutch supermarket chain, avg. price €6.93)
- Jumbo (second largest chain, avg. price €4.66)
- Lidl (German discount chain)
- Plus (neighborhood supermarket)
- Aldi (German discount supermarket)
- Dirk (budget champion, avg. price €3.25)
- Ekoplaza (premium organic, avg. price €7.21)
- Hoogvliet (regional chain)
- Dekamarkt (regional chain in North Holland)
- SPAR (convenience-focused chain)
- Vomar (budget-friendly, avg. price €3.40)
Pricing Plans
- Spaartje Free (€0/month): 1 shared smart list, up to 10 AI plans per week
- Spaartje Plus (€2.99/month): Unlimited lists and AI plans, location-aware baskets, full savings dashboard
- Spaartje Thuis (€5.99/month): Up to 4-6 household members, shared lists, joint savings dashboard (Coming May 2026)
How Spaartje Works
- Enter a product or shopping list
- Spaartje compares prices across 11 supermarkets
- Get a personalized basket optimized for your budget
- Check off items as you shop
- Track your savings over time
Availability
- Official Launch: March 1st, 2026
- Android: Launching March 1st, 2026 on Google Play Store
- iOS: Launching March 1st, 2026 on Apple App Store (currently in beta via TestFlight)
Spaartje is a mobile-only app — no web version is planned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest supermarket in the Netherlands?
It depends on what you're buying. Dirk and Aldi are generally cheapest for basics, but Albert Heijn and Jumbo often have better deals on specific products. Our data shows Dirk has the lowest average prices (€3.25), while Ekoplaza is most expensive (€7.21) — a 122% difference. Spaartje finds the best price for YOUR specific list.
How can I save money on groceries in the Netherlands?
Use Spaartje to compare prices, shop current deals, buy store brands, and plan meals around what's on sale. Average savings: €20-30 per week, or €1,000+ per year.
Which Dutch supermarket has the best deals this week?
Deals change weekly. Interestingly, Albert Heijn has 28% of products on sale at any time (their strategy is higher base prices with constant "deals"), while Vomar only has 1.6% on sale but offers everyday low prices. Spaartje aggregates all current promotions so you don't have to check 5 different apps.
Do you use AI?
Yes — mainly to understand your input and find products. We don't send any personal data to AI services.
How does Spaartje calculate savings?
Savings are calculated when you check off a discounted product on your shopping list. We compare the sale price with the regular price.
Key Facts from Our Research
We analyzed 107,939 products across 11 Dutch supermarket chains:
- Price gap between cheapest and most expensive supermarket: 122%
- Organic vegetable juice costs 57% more than regular, but organic apple juice only 8% more
- There are now more meat alternatives (817 products) than pork products (816) in Dutch supermarkets
- Albert Heijn has 28% of products on sale at any given time
- Saffron is the most expensive product at €33,800 per kilo
- Coffee pods dominate with 1,052 varieties — more than beans, ground, and instant combined
About the Founder
Spaartje was created by its Founder.
"I built this because the people who need to save the most are often the ones with the least time and energy to hunt for deals. They shouldn't have to spend hours comparing prices across five different supermarket websites. They should just ask. And get an answer."