Trip Split vs Splitwise vs Tricount
Three ways to split the cost of a group trip, side by side.
| Trip Split | Splitwise | Tricount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $10 per trip, one person pays for the group. No subscription. | Free tier limits how many entries you can add per day; full use needs a subscription. | Free. |
| How you record an expense | Voice, photo of a receipt, a typed note, or a form. You confirm on a card. | Manual entry. | Manual entry. |
| Friends need an account | No. They open a link and tap their name. | Check their site. | Check their site. |
| Foreign card charges | Enter the actual amount charged, or use an estimate until the statement arrives. | Check their site. | One exchange rate set for the trip. |
| Cash you changed | Uses your own average exchange rate from the money you changed. | Check their site. | One exchange rate set for the trip. |
| Works with no signal | Yes. Everything is saved on your phone first. | Check their site. | Check their site. |
| Best for | A single trip with a start and an end. | Ongoing shared costs over months. | Simple, free splitting between friends. |
| Native app | No. A website you can add to your home screen. | Yes. | Yes. |
Comparison reflects our own research as of September 2026. Other products change their plans and features, so please check their websites for current details. If something here is out of date, tell us and we will fix it.
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