The free, open-source Splitwise alternative
Splitbill does everything most people use Splitwise for — groups, friends, splitting, settling up — without daily limits, ads, or a Pro subscription. Self-host it or sign up free.
Splitbill vs. Splitwise
| Feature | Splitbill | Splitwise |
|---|---|---|
| Open source / self-hostable | ✓ | ✕ |
| Free forever, no subscriptionSplitwise Pro is a paid add-on | ✓ | ~ |
| Unlimited expensesFree tier caps expenses added per day | ✓ | ~ |
| Ad-freeAds shown on the free tier | ✓ | ~ |
| Equal / exact / % / shares splitting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-currency with live conversionPaywalled behind Splitwise Pro | ✓ | ~ |
| Debt simplification | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring expenses | ✓ | ✓ |
| CSV / JSON export | ✓ | ✕ |
| Expense searchSplitwise paywalls search behind Pro | ✓ | ~ |
| Spending charts & analyticsSplitwise Pro only | ✓ | ~ |
| Receipt scanning (OCR)Splitwise Pro only — a gap for us | ✕ | ~ |
| Bank/card transaction importSplitwise Pro, US only — not planned | ✕ | ~ |
| You own your dataSelf-hosted vs. vendor cloud | ✓ | ✕ |
Comparison based on Splitwise's publicly listed free and Pro features as of 2026. Splitwise is a trademark of its respective owner; Splitbill is not affiliated with or endorsed by Splitwise.
Where Splitwise still wins
To be upfront: Splitwise Pro currently has receipt scanning and (US-only) bank transaction import, which Splitbill hasn't built yet. If those are essential for you today, Splitwise is the better choice for now. We're open source, so track or contribute to what we build next.
FAQ
Is Splitbill really free, unlike Splitwise Pro?
Yes. Splitbill is MIT-licensed and free forever — no daily expense caps, no ads, and no paywall on features like multi-currency conversion or debt simplification, which Splitwise reserves for its paid Pro subscription.
Can I self-host Splitbill instead of using a hosted account?
Yes. Splitbill runs on SQLite or Postgres and can be deployed on your own server, so your expense data never has to leave infrastructure you control — something Splitwise, as closed-source SaaS, doesn't offer.
What does Splitwise do better than Splitbill right now?
Splitwise Pro currently offers receipt scanning (OCR) and US bank/card transaction import that Splitbill doesn't have yet. If those matter most to you today, Splitwise may be the better fit until we build them.
Does Splitbill support multiple currencies?
Yes, with live exchange-rate lookups included for free. Splitwise gates currency conversion behind its paid Pro tier.