8 Apps Like Too Good To Go, Ranked (2026)

TL;DR: For grocery markdowns you can choose, start with Flashfood or FoodHero where they have stores. For free local sharing, try Olio or Buy Nothing. For groceries delivered to your door, compare Misfits Market, Hungry Harvest and Martie. The best alternative depends on your address and whether you want groceries, prepared food or a way to volunteer.

Before the list, a diagnosis. People search for Too Good To Go alternatives for three reasons:

1. TGTG isn't in your area. Check local store maps before signing up for another service.
2. You want to choose your food instead of getting a surprise.
3. Bags sell out before you can tap Reserve. Another local shop or a different pickup window may help; monitoring and auto-reserve are another option if you want the same stores.

If TGTG works where you live but bags disappear before you can reserve one, BagRescue can monitor selected stores and reserve automatically. If TGTG isn't available locally, the alternatives below are the better fit.

Quick decision guide

• Choose individual groceries for pickup: Flashfood in the US and Canada; FoodHero at participating Canadian stores. Check both maps locally.
• Find free food nearby: Olio or Buy Nothing. Arrange collection with the person sharing; availability depends on your neighborhood.
• Plan grocery delivery: Misfits Market for a broader grocery shop, Hungry Harvest for regional produce boxes, Martie for pantry staples.
• Help redistribute food: Food Rescue US and local Feeding America network organizations offer volunteer opportunities.
• Want restaurant or bakery surprise bags: Compare actual listings in TGTG and any local rescue service before switching. Grocery boxes serve a different need.

This ranking is our editorial assessment of fit for someone seeking a TGTG substitute, not a measured nationwide inventory or price ranking. Official coverage and fee information was checked on October 12, 2026. Check your address and final checkout total: inventory, fees and service areas can change.

1. Flashfood — the closest real alternative

Best for: Choosing individual marked-down groceries instead of a surprise bag. Pay in the app and collect from the participating store's pickup area. Official pickup instructions.

Coverage and cost: Participating US and Canadian grocers; use the store locator, rather than assuming it is limited to the Northeast. Flashfood charges a variable service fee, capped at $2.99 per order; a minimum fee can apply to small orders. The fee policy says the amount is shown before purchase.

vs TGTG: Item-level choice is useful for meal planning, but this is grocery pickup rather than the restaurant-and-bakery surprise model. Read the dedicated Too Good To Go vs Flashfood comparison, browse eight Flashfood alternatives, or use the broader Too Good To Go vs Flashfood vs Olio guide.

2. Olio — the free one

Best for: Free food shared by neighbors or volunteers collecting business surplus. Request a listing and agree a collection time. Olio also has discounted food listings, so check which type you are requesting. How Olio works.

Coverage and cost: Olio can be used worldwide, but useful inventory depends on nearby participants, not just app availability. Its official app listing describes local collection. Core use is free; Supporter and Patron plans are optional.

vs TGTG: A useful community option when you can be flexible about food and collection. Check nearby listings before counting on it for a meal. Head-to-head: Olio vs Too Good To Go.

3. Misfits Market — discounted grocery delivery

Best for: A planned grocery shop delivered to your door, with produce, pantry goods and other groceries. The subscription lets you edit a weekly cart; a Flex Plan is also available. Check the shopping window and skip rules in the official FAQ.

Coverage and cost: Enter your US ZIP code to confirm delivery through Misfits Market. Order minimums and delivery charges apply; its order-fee help page lists delivery starting at $5.99 depending on ZIP code. Review all fees in your cart rather than comparing item prices alone.

vs TGTG: More control over your grocery order, but plan ahead for delivery instead of collecting a same-day restaurant bag.

4. Hungry Harvest — the subscription rescue box

Best for: Recurring produce deliveries, with grocery add-ons. Hungry Harvest focuses on rescuing produce and supporting food access.

Coverage and cost: Its delivery checker lists Maryland, DC, Virginia, Greater Philadelphia, southern New Jersey, northern Delaware and Raleigh, North Carolina; confirm your ZIP code. The current delivery-fee policy lists $4.99, waived for orders over $39.99.

vs TGTG: A fit for regular produce shopping if your address is served, rather than ready-to-eat restaurant leftovers.

5. Martie — surplus pantry goods online

Best for: Shelf-stable groceries and household goods shipped to your door, without a required subscription.

Coverage and cost: Martie's FAQ lists the 48 contiguous US states, a $25 minimum order and free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Handling or remote-area surcharges may still apply, and shipping protection is optional. Check the final total.

vs TGTG: Useful for stocking a pantry. Shipping takes time, so it is not a substitute for collecting dinner today.

6. FoodHero — the Canadian option

Best for: Choosing surplus grocery items and collecting them from a participating Canadian store. Coverage extends beyond Quebec: its official app listing includes retailers such as Sobeys, Metro, IGA, Safeway and Foodland.

Coverage and cost: Search your address using FoodHero's store finder and pickup guide. Check the item price, any service charge and pickup window in the app before paying; we have not verified a single current fee that applies to every order.

vs TGTG: Worth comparing with Flashfood where both have nearby stores. The deciding factors are the groceries you need and the collection trip.

7. Food Rescue US / Feeding America programs — donate your time instead

Best for: Volunteering to redistribute surplus food. Food Rescue US connects volunteers who transport donations from businesses to social service agencies. Find local opportunities through the Feeding America network.

Coverage and cost: Opportunities depend on local organizations. This is volunteer pickup and delivery, not a consumer checkout or discounted grocery service; check the time and transport requirements before committing.

vs TGTG: Choose this if your goal is helping others access food. It is not a way to reserve your own dinner.

8. Buy Nothing groups — the informal channel

Best for: Free neighborhood gifts, including food when someone offers it, through local groups or the app. The Buy Nothing Project describes its community gifting model.

Coverage and cost: Gifts are free; local participation determines what is available. Agree collection details with the giver. Optional app features are separate from the free gifts.

vs TGTG: A useful supplement when you can be flexible, with no predictable daily menu or guaranteed food supply.

What's NOT on this list

Regional services may be useful even if they do not appear here. We have not verified current consumer coverage for every service, including Karma, so omission does not mean a service has closed or has no restaurant listings. Check the provider's current local listings, pickup terms and checkout fees before relying on it.

What if your problem is bags selling out?

If TGTG already has the stores you want, switching services may not solve that specific problem. Try a different pickup window or nearby store, and check when bags typically drop.

BagRescue monitors your chosen TGTG stores and can attempt to reserve and purchase automatically when bags become available. Availability, competition and payment requirements still affect success; automation does not guarantee a bag. It's free to start; you pay $9.99/month only after it rescues your first bag, and you can cancel anytime. See pricing for current plan details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best Too Good To Go alternative in the US?

Flashfood is a practical first check for grocery pickup if it has a participating store nearby. For delivery, compare Misfits Market, Hungry Harvest and Martie using your ZIP code and total order cost. For free sharing, inspect local Olio and Buy Nothing listings.

Is there an app like Too Good To Go for restaurants specifically?

The grocery services above are not direct substitutes for restaurant surprise bags. Compare TGTG's local restaurant listings with any regional service operating in your city; this guide does not establish that no other restaurant-rescue apps exist.

Are there free alternatives to Too Good To Go?

Olio's free food listings and Buy Nothing gifts are options. You arrange collection with the person sharing, and availability varies. Paid listings or optional app plans should not be confused with the free food itself.

Why do Too Good To Go bags sell out so fast?

Surplus quantities are limited and other shoppers may reserve them before you do. See why TGTG bags sell out. An alert or monitoring tool does not create more supply or guarantee a reservation.

Does Too Good To Go work in my city?

Open the app and search your location for current stores and pickup windows. Our city guides can help you start: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Boston.