Top 9+ Aldi copycat products that are better than name brand, according to customers

Save yourself the money and grab these products instead.

While fans may flock to Aldi stores for its competitive prices and weekly Aldi Finds, the German grocery chain may be best known for its incredible copycats. And even though some products are dead-ringers for the name brands—like Laughing Cow spreadable cheese wedges and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream—there are quite a few items from Aldi’s in-house brands that fans agree aren’t just lookalikes, but are even better than the inspirations.

If you’re wondering what products are worth stocking up on, we’ve compiled a list of items that avid Aldi shoppers agree are better than competitors. And, who knows, you may be swapping out your entire pantry for Clancy’s, Benton’s, and other Aldi Original brands soon enough.

Aldi Copycats That Are Better Than the Original, According to Customers

Clancy’s Original Potato Chips

Aldi’s snack aisle may be one of the best aisles in the entire store thanks to plenty of lookalikes, including the chain’s version of Smartfood Popcorn, pretzels that rival Dot’s, and lots of chips that are similar to Frito-Lay staples. One stand-out, according to fans, is Clancy’s Original Potato Chips.

"These are better than Lay’s IMO," wrote a Reddit user. Another fan agreed, commenting, "We like these way better than brand name."

And, if you prefer a little extra flavor when snacking, user RicRage noted that "The BBQ ones are amazing too."

Clancy's Cheese Curls

The Original Potato Chips aren’t the only crunchy snack that beats the name brand. If you prefer cheesy chips over salty Lay’s, you may want to check out Aldi’s version of Cheetos.

"[They] are so much better than regular Cheetos," commented a Reddit user. And another agreed that both the original and Hot Cheese Curls fit the Cheetos bill.

Tuscan Garden Ranch Dressing

If you can’t stomach vegetables without heaps of dressing, or are looking to branch out when it comes to a dip for Buffalo wings, you may want to consider swapping your name-brand ranch for Aldi's Tuscan Garden.

One fan says that the Tuscan Garden Ranch Dressing is so good, they "Can't even stand Hidden Valley now." Other shoppers agree that Aldi’s condiment is way better than the iconic brand, adding that it’s not just comparable, but "Better. More like a restaurant ranch."

Summit Diet Cola

As a Diet Coke fiend, it’s unimaginable that Aldi’s Summit Diet Cola could beat out the OG—but several shoppers (including Allrecipes editor Bailey Fink) agree.

"I'm about to say something controversial... The Diet Coke!" wrote one Redditor on a thread about which Aldi products are better than the name brand. Other shoppers echoed the sentiment, writing “I’m a diet fiend and I agree!"

After a masked taste test, Fink said, "My Diet Coke habit was just replaced by a cheaper—dare I say, better—option in Aldi’s Diet Cola."

Burman’s Tomato Ketchup

When it comes to ketchup, one brand arguably stands out above the rest: Heinz. But what if the epitome of tomato-based condiments isn’t actually the best?

"Burman’s Tomato Ketchup is better than Heinz,” argued Redditor WHYohWhy___MEohMY. "I go to Aldi for this item a few times a year. The price is incredibly low and the taste is very good."

If you’re skeptical that a grocery store brand could top the original, other users agree. "I don['t] like to say this, as a Pittsburgher but… You're right," commented Neither_Reflection2. "It’s almost always Burman's Ketchup in my fridge unless I have to stop at a different store and buy Heinz."

Benton’s Peanut Butter Filled Cookies

Girl Scout cookie season may only be a few months long, but Aldi has a version of the fan-favorite cookies all year-round—and cookie connoisseurs say that Benton’s Peanut Butter Filled Cookies are way better.

"I literally cannot buy the Benton’s PB Fudge Cookies anymore because I will eat the entire box in one sitting," said one Aldi shopper on Reddit, who rated the cookies—a lookalike for the Girl Scouts' Tagalongs—a "10 out of 10."

In addition to consistent availability, Benton’s are less than half the price, retailing for $2.45 compared to $5 to $7 for a box of Girl Scout Cookies. And if peanut butter isn’t your thing, Aldi has a Samoa copycat, too.

L’oven Pre-Sliced Plain Bagels

Aldi has a pretty extensive bakery section, from the standard loaves to specialty cakes. When it comes to breads, the chain offers the usual fare, including rolls, sandwich breads, and tortillas—and fans say that the L’oven Pre-Sliced Plain Bagels aren’t just comparable to, but better than the Thomas brand.

Redditor Fine_Candy reported that they "Did a blind taste test, and could barely tell the difference between Aldi brand and Thomas bagels." Not only were the two products eerily similar, they added, "I actually like the Aldi bagels better!"

Choceur Peanut Butter Cups

Reese’s fans may be divided over which shape of the chocolate and peanut butter candy is best, but the standard cup versus trees or pumpkins debate might not matter when it comes to Aldi’s version.

"Might be a controversial opinion but I love Choceur Peanut Butter Cups so much more than Reese's," said MeanieMem0 on Reddit, who adds that "the cups are so good I can't buy them often because I'll eat them all pretty quickly."

User Kat179_ agreed, writing that they’d choose "Aldi peanut butter cups over Reese’s any day! The chocolate tastes so much better than the grainy stuff in Reese’s."

Benton’s Original Chocolate Sandwich Creme Cookies

Whether it’s the original, double-filled, or even flavored, Aldi shoppers concur that Benton’s Sandwich Cookies are better than Oreos. When it comes to the standard chocolate cookies with vanilla cream, dennycee says, "The double filled are so good!" As for the flavored varieties, “The Benton lemon crème cookies are better than the Oreo lemon cookies," argued user browsin4fun. "They just had some key lime ones too—equally good!"