LitterCompare:Best clumping cat litter, compared

Clumping cat litter forms scoopable clumps when it gets wet, so you remove only the soiled litter and top up the rest. It is the most popular type because it is easy to clean and usually the cheapest to run. This page compares every clumping litter we track, both clumping clay and natural clumping litters made from corn, walnut, wheat, wood, grass, and tofu, ranked by cost per month and rated for dust, scent, and odor control. Standard clumping clay is also what most automatic litter boxes need. Filter to unscented or low dust if that matters for your cat, and sort by cost per month to find the best value clumping litter.

22 litters. Est. monthly cost assumes 1 cat. Prices checked 2026-07-17. Click a row to view on Amazon. How we compare

$/mo▲PriceWeightTypeClumpingScentDustOdorHealth monitoringAffiliate Link
$6.63best$17.9938 lbClayYesUnscentedLow5/5NoArm & Hammer Slide Multi-Cat Unscented Clumping Clay Cat Litter, 38 lb
$9.58$25.9938 lbClayYesScentedMedium3/5NoPurina Tidy Cats 24/7 Performance Clumping Multi-Cat Litter, 38 lb
$10.10$12.9918 lbClayYesUnscentedMedium5/5NoDr. Elsey's Ultra Unscented Clumping Clay Cat Litter, 18 lb
$13.76$18.1818.5 lbClayYesUnscentedMedium5/5NoFresh Step Advanced Simply Unscented Multi-Cat Clumping Litter, 18.5 lb
$14.67$22.9918.8 lbNatural (wood)YesUnscentedLow4/5Noökocat Original Wood Clumping Cat Litter, Unscented, 18.8 lb
$15.11$18.8917.5 lbClayYesScentedLow5/5NoFresh Step Heavy Duty Odor Block Advanced Multi-Cat Clumping Litter with Febreze, 17.5 lb
$15.32$19.1515 lbNatural (corn)YesUnscentedLow5/5NoWorld's Best Cat Litter Low Tracking & Dust Control Multiple Cat Unscented, 15 lb
$15.32$19.1515 lbNatural (corn)YesUnscentedLow5/5NoWorld's Best Cat Litter Comfort Care Unscented Odor Control, 15 lb
$16.50$35.7626 lbNatural (walnut)YesUnscentedLow5/5NoNaturally Fresh Walnut Multi-Cat Unscented Clumping Cat Litter, 26 lb
$16.90$15.4911 lbNatural (tofu)YesUnscentedLow4/5NoMichu Natural Clumping Tofu Cat Litter, Fast Clumping
$17.70$59.0040 lbNatural (wood)YesUnscentedLow5/5NoCatalyst Natural Soft Wood Cat Litter, Multi-Cat, 2 Pack (20 lb Bags)
$17.99$29.9920 lbNatural (grass)YesUnscentedLow3/5NoSmartCat All Natural Clumping Grass Cat Litter, 20 lb
$18.89$26.9920 lbClayYesScentedLow4/5NoDr. Elsey's Precious Cat Kitten Attract Clumping Clay Litter, 20 lb
$19.63$35.9922 lbNatural (wood)YesUnscentedMedium4/5Noökocat Super Soft Wood Clumping Cat Litter, Unscented, 22 lb XL
$20.99$20.9912 lbNatural (tofu)YesUnscentedLow2/5NoRufus & Coco Wee Kitty Eco Plant Tofu Cat Litter, Natural Flushable Clumping
$20.99$23.9916 lbClayYesUnscentedLow5/5NoBoxie Probiotic Clumping Clay Cat Litter, 40+ Day Odor Control, Dust Free, 16 lb
$23.04$26.8814 lbNatural (wheat)YesUnscentedLow3/5NosWheat Scoop Natural Wheat Multi-Cat Clumping Litter, Compatible in Automatic Litter Boxes, 14 lb
$28.99$28.9912 lbNatural (tofu)YesUnscentedLow4/5NoTuft & Paw Really Great Ultra Low Tracking Tofu Cat Litter, Clumping, Flushable
$34.68$26.019 lbNatural (corn)YesScentedLow4/5NoArm & Hammer Naturals Double Duty Clumping Litter with Corn Fibers, 9 lb
$34.89$15.995.5 lbNatural (tofu)YesScentedLow4/5NoFOURPAW Tofu Cat Litter, Activated Carbon, No Fragrance, Flushable, 5.5 lb
$35.07$15.495.3 lbNatural (tofu)YesScentedLow4/5Nopidan Tofu Cat Litter Clumping, Flushable, 100% Natural, 5.3 lb
$38.27$31.8910 lbNatural (tofu)YesScentedLow3/5NoI AM TOFU Tofu Cat Litter, Low Dust Lightweight Clumping with Odor Control, 10 lb

Frequently asked questions

Is clumping or non-clumping litter better?+

For most homes, clumping. You remove waste daily and top up, so the box stays cleaner and a bag lasts longer, which is why clumping litter usually wins on cost per month. Non-clumping litter needs full changes more often. The main exceptions are very young kittens, where many vets suggest non-clumping until they stop tasting litter.

What is the best clumping litter for odor control?+

Several clumping litters we track rate 5 out of 5 for odor control, including Dr. Elsey's Ultra, Arm & Hammer Slide, Boxiecat, and World's Best. Sort the table by the Odor column to see every top rated option with its current price.

Does clumping litter work in automatic litter boxes?+

Clumping is required for most self-cleaning boxes, but the litter also needs to be standard weight clay in most machines. See our page on cat litter for automatic litter boxes for the products that qualify.