If you want free receipt scanning, friends who claim their own items and a table that can finish the bill together, try Slyce. For a simple free tab, Tricount. For no-account group codes, Splid. For long-running shared costs with many currencies, Settle Up.
Why people look for an alternative
Splitwise's free plan lets you add 3 expenses per day and shows ads. Receipt scanning, itemizing scanned receipts and currency conversion are Pro features. If those are what you need, an alternative can be free or cheaper.
The alternatives at a glance
| App | Best for | Receipt scanning | Friends claim items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slyce | Receipts, trips and groups, with friends doing the claiming | Yes, free plan | Yes |
| Tricount | A simple shared tab | No | No |
| Splid | Quick groups, no sign-up | Not listed | Not listed |
| Settle Up | Long-running shared costs | Not listed | Not listed |
| Spliit | Free, open source, in the browser | Not listed | Not listed |
Based on each app's public descriptions. Features and pricing change, so check each app before you commit.
Slyce
Scan a receipt, share a claim link so friends pick their own items, or use live mode to finish it together at the table. Friend balances, one-time bills, any-currency groups and simplified settlements are all in one app. Free to start; Pro removes monthly allowances and adds insights and exports. Android, iOS and web.
Tricount
Free and simple. Good for trips where expenses are entered by hand and split evenly. It has no receipt scanning, and its retired Premium plan took CSV/PDF export and statistics with it.
Splid
No account needed: you share a group code. It works offline and is quick to set up. The trade-off is that the code is the key to the group.
Settle Up
Aimed at recurring shared costs and travel, with many currencies. The free tier has ads, and a paid plan removes them.
Spliit
Open source and browser-based, with no sign-up. Lightweight and free, though not built around receipts.
How to choose
- Splitting restaurant receipts or shared shopping: choose an app that scans and lets friends claim (Slyce).
- One trip, equal splits, minimal setup: Tricount, Splid or Spliit.
- Friends who refuse to install apps: pick one with link or code joining, such as Slyce or Splid.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free Splitwise alternative?
It depends on what you split. For receipts, claim links and live editing, Slyce. For a minimal shared tab, Tricount or Splid.
Is there a Splitwise alternative with receipt scanning?
Yes. Slyce scans receipts on the free plan and lets each person claim their own items.