Groupon

Groupon is one of the world's largest online deal marketplaces, founded in 2008 and connecting consumers with deeply discounted local experiences, travel packages, and goods from millions of merchants across restaurants, spas, entertainment venues, fitness studios, travel destinations, and product retailers. Groupon popularized the daily deal model and remains a dominant force in local commerce and experience gifting.

Their platform spans three main categories: Local (restaurants, spas, salons, entertainment, fitness), Goods (products from third-party sellers at discounted rates), and Travel (hotel packages, getaways, and attraction tickets). The Local and Travel categories tend to offer the deepest percentage savings, with experiences often discounted 40–70% off regular prices.

Groupon's best value is in local experiences—spa days, restaurant dining credits, escape rooms, and attraction tickets where the discount is substantial and the experience has clear value. Product deals require more careful comparison shopping, as Groupon Goods pricing may not always undercut Amazon or direct retailer sales. The Groupon Select membership program offers additional cash back on purchases and can increase overall savings for frequent users.