Great Value Automatic Dishwasher Powder, Original Scent, 75 oz, 1 Count

Cheapest cost per load. Allows you to adjust dosage to match load size, soil level and prewash dispenser compartment, which you can't do with pods or tabs. I do keep brand name pods on hand for extra heavy loads, otherwise this powder works perfectly fine for most normal loads. Unfortunately, it's getting harder to find in the store and Walmart has started playing games by making you order a "3-pack" online and then they ship you three separate boxes, not a bundled package at all. Obviously pushing customers to buy the expensive pods and tabs instead is more profitable for them.

This dishwasher detergent is the best value for money on the market and does a great job. I have been using it for years and recently tried a liquid to see if it would do better - it didn't, it ended up leaving a residue. I'm back to using this powder now, you can't beat the job it does for the price.