Clumping Clay (Budget)
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop
The best litter under $15 if you need simple clumping performance and broad availability more than premium dust control.
Overall score
8.4/10
Cost per day
$0.35
Reviewed Nov 24, 2025
Head-to-head comparison
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop vs Purina Tidy Cats
Compare dust, clumping, odor control, tracking, and daily cost side by side. Arm & Hammer Super Scoop is the better fit here for lowest-cost clumping litter.
Clumping Clay (Budget)
Purina Tidy Cats
A grocery-store staple with broad availability, lots of variants, and okay overall performance without excelling anywhere specific.
Overall score
7.9/10
Cost per day
$0.39
Reviewed Oct 12, 2025
Overall winner
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop is the strongest all-around pick in this comparison for lowest-cost clumping litter.
Lowest daily cost
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop at $0.35/day
Budget is often the deciding factor in this tier.
Best dust control
Purina Tidy Cats at 0.50mg per pour
Dust performance matters disproportionately in daily use.
Why Arm & Hammer Super Scoop wins this matchup
Primary tradeoff: Arm & Hammer Super Scoop's weakest area here is dust control.
Strongest odor control in this set with baking soda helps.
It is also the cheapest daily option at $0.35 per day.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Pricing | ||
| Price | $13.99 | $15.49 |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Cost / Day | $0.35 | $0.39 |
| Performance | ||
| Dust Control | 5.7 0.52mg per pour | 5.8 0.50mg per pour |
| Clumping | 7.8 Solid budget clumps | 7.2 Average |
| Odor Control | 7.8 Baking soda helps | 7.5 Solid for budget clay |
| Features | ||
| Type | Budget Clumping Clay | Budget Clumping Clay |
| Flushable | ||
| Scented | Yes | Yes |
| Our Verdict | ||
| Best For | Lowest-cost clumping litter | Easy grocery-store replenishment |
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