Split Expenses, Not Friendships

The expense splitting tool helps you track shared costs between roommates, friends, couples, or travel groups. It calculates who owes what so everyone pays their fair share without awkward conversations.

1. Add the people in your group. Enter the names of everyone who will be sharing expenses. You can add as many participants as needed.
2. Record each shared expense. Enter the description, amount, who paid, and how it should be split. You can split equally or assign custom amounts to specific people.
3. Review running balances. The tool automatically calculates each person's net balance, showing who owes money and who is owed.
4. Record settlements. When someone pays back what they owe, record the settlement to update the balances. The tool tracks your full settlement history.
5. Export your data. Use the CSV export feature to save your expense history for record-keeping or to share with your group.

The balance summary shows the simplest way to settle all debts with the minimum number of transactions. This is especially useful for groups of three or more where debts can be offset against each other.

Equal vs Custom Splits

Equal splitting divides the total cost evenly among all participants, which works well for shared meals, utilities, or rent. Custom splits let you assign different amounts to different people, which is fairer when not everyone benefits equally. For example, if three people share an apartment but one has a larger room, a custom split reflects the actual value each person receives.

Simplifying Group Debts

In groups of three or more, individual debts between pairs of people can be consolidated into fewer transactions. If Alice owes Bob 20 and Bob owes Carol 20, instead of two payments, Alice can pay Carol 20 directly. This debt simplification minimizes the number of transfers needed, reducing transaction fees and the chance of someone forgetting to pay.

Tracking Shared Subscriptions and Recurring Costs

Many shared living situations involve recurring expenses like rent, utilities, internet, and streaming subscriptions. Rather than splitting each bill individually every month, consider designating one person per bill who handles payment, then settling the net balance periodically. This reduces administrative overhead while keeping everyone accountable. Monthly or bi-weekly settlements work well for most household arrangements.

Travel Expense Management

Group travel is one of the most common use cases for expense splitting. The key to stress-free travel finances is to record expenses in real time rather than trying to reconstruct them afterward. Have one person handle each category (accommodation, transport, meals) and record every shared cost immediately. Settle at the end of the trip when the final balance is clear. Currency differences during international travel add complexity, so agree on a conversion method upfront.

Avoiding Common Disputes

Financial disagreements are among the most common sources of tension between friends and roommates. Prevent conflicts by establishing clear ground rules upfront: agree on what counts as a shared expense, how personal purchases are handled, and when settlements happen. Transparency is key. When everyone can see the same running totals and expense history, there is no room for misunderstandings about who owes what.