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Best Splitwise Alternatives in 2026

Looking for an expense splitting app? Here are 7 apps compared side by side, with honest pros and cons for each.

Last updated: April 2026

Quick Comparison

AppFree ExpensesAdsOfflineMulti-CurrencyPrice
Split CircleBest OverallUnlimitedNoneFull50+ (Free)Free / $2.99 Pro
TricountBest for EuropeUnlimitedBanner adsLimitedYes (Free)Free / $2.99 Pro
SplitwiseLargest Network3-5/day10-second videoLimitedPro only ($40/yr)Free (limited) / $40/yr
SplidMost MinimalUnlimitedSomePartialYesFree / Pro available
Settle UpSimple & ReliableUnlimitedMinimalLimitedYesFree / Pro available
VenmoUS PaymentsN/ANoneNoUSD onlyFree
Google SheetsDIY OptionUnlimitedNoneLimitedManualFree

Detailed Reviews

1. Split Circle

Best Overall

Free, unlimited, offline-first. The best all-round Splitwise replacement.

Pros

  • No daily limit
  • No ads
  • Offline-first
  • UPI settlement
  • No account required for group members

Cons

  • Newer app, smaller user base
  • No Venmo integration yet

2. Tricount

Best for Europe

Popular in Europe. Simple, clean, and good for travel groups.

Pros

  • Clean interface
  • Popular in Europe
  • Basic features are free

Cons

  • Limited offline
  • No UPI
  • Fewer split methods

3. Splitwise

Largest Network

The market leader with 33M+ downloads. Free tier is limited to 3-5 expenses per day since 2023.

Pros

  • Largest user base
  • Venmo integration (US)
  • 15 years of development

Cons

  • 3-5 daily limit on free
  • Unskippable ads
  • $40/year for basic features

4. Splid

Most Minimal

Clean and simple. Good for small groups who want the basics.

Pros

  • Minimal interface
  • Easy to learn
  • Web version

Cons

  • Fewer features
  • Limited debt simplification in free tier

5. Settle Up

Simple & Reliable

Focuses on simplicity. Add expenses, see balances, settle up.

Pros

  • Simple interface
  • Multi-currency
  • Web version

Cons

  • Smaller user base
  • Limited offline
  • No receipt features

6. Venmo

US Payments

Great for sending money, but not for tracking ongoing group expenses.

Pros

  • Instant payments (US)
  • Large network
  • Social features

Cons

  • No expense tracking
  • US only
  • No splitting logic
  • Public social feed

7. Google Sheets

DIY Option

A shared spreadsheet. Free, familiar, infinitely customizable. Also infinitely breakable.

Pros

  • Completely free
  • Customizable
  • Familiar

Cons

  • Manual calculations
  • No debt simplification
  • Easy to mess up formulas
  • No mobile app experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Keep your circle. Split the bills.

Free on iOS and Android. No daily limits, no ads. Your friends don't need an account.

Also available on web