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Split expenses with friends (without spreadsheets)

Split expenses with friends — fairly

Split with anyone. No app required.

Split dinners and group bills with friends. Assign items or split evenly. Friends can view the shared project in their browser without an app or login. You settle money outside the app.

Free forever for core. Optional AI scans: 50 free to start. Friends can see what they owe through a shared link — no app required.

SplitSlip project overview showing total spent and members Steve, Lisa and Mac

One receipt scan, clear splitting, easy settle up.

Receipt → Items → People → Share → Settlement

Scan or add a receipt, check its items, and assign them to people — including guests. Add friends as guests and share a project link. They can view items, balances and settlement status in their browser without installing the app or signing in. The shared view is read-only; the organiser manages the split in the app. Pay outside SplitSlip and follow the settlement status.

How to split expenses with friends (the simple method)

Add the bill by hand or scan the receipt, assign items or split evenly, and let SplitSlip show who owes what. Friends can view a shared project link without an app or login. You settle money outside the app.

1) Scan the receipt

Snap a photo and store it with the purchase so nothing gets lost.

2) Add people, including guests

Add friends as guests and share a project link. They can view items, balances and settlement status in their browser without installing the app or signing in. The shared view is read-only; the organiser manages the split in the app.

3) Split evenly or custom

Even split for simple cases, custom shares when it’s not equal.

4) Settle up

See what everyone owes and who paid. You settle money outside the app.

Settle proof

See exactly who pays whom

Once the group's spending is in, SplitSlip works out the fewest payments needed to settle up — here Mac and Lisa each owe Steve, with the exact amount for each.

SplitSlip shows what everyone owes and who paid. You settle money outside the app — SplitSlip is not a Vipps, card, or bank payment rail.

SplitSlip Review Settlements screen showing Mac and Lisa each paying Steve

Split expenses with friends: the complete guide

Splitting expenses with friends sounds easy—until it isn’t. A weekend trip turns into 30 small purchases: groceries, restaurants, taxis, tickets, snacks, parking, and “I’ll get this one” moments. Without a system, it’s almost guaranteed someone ends up paying too much, someone forgets what they owe, and the group chat gets awkward.

Why splitting expenses gets messy

The easiest way to split expenses (scan + split)

The fastest workflow is to scan receipts as you go. With SplitSlip, each purchase becomes a shared entry: the receipt is stored, the group is selected, and the split is applied. SplitSlip then calculates balances so you can see exactly who owes what—without chasing people afterward.

Best situations to use SplitSlip

SplitSlip is made for real-world group spending. Here are a few common scenarios where it saves the most time:

Even split vs custom split

Many people search “split expenses with friends” because they want it to be fair. Fair doesn’t always mean equal. SplitSlip supports both:

How to settle up (without awkward reminders)

After you’ve added receipts and splits, SplitSlip shows what everyone owes and who paid. You settle money outside the app. SplitSlip is not a Vipps, card, or bank payment rail. The point is clarity: everyone in the app sees the same numbers and the same receipts.

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FAQ: Split expenses with friends

What is the easiest way to split expenses with friends?

Scan the receipt, select who participated, and let an app calculate balances. SplitSlip combines receipt scanning and splitting in one flow.

Can we split expenses unevenly?

Yes. SplitSlip supports even splits and custom shares per person—ideal when not everyone shares every item.

Is SplitSlip good for trips and vacations?

Yes. Create a project for your trip, add receipts throughout the weekend, and get a clear settlement overview at the end.

Do we need spreadsheets to split expenses?

No. SplitSlip keeps receipts organized and calculates who owes what automatically—no manual math required.

Do my friends need the app?

Add friends as guests and share a project link. They can view items, balances and settlement status in their browser without installing the app or signing in. The shared view is read-only; the organiser manages the split in the app.

How do we settle up after splitting expenses?

SplitSlip shows what everyone owes and who paid. You settle money outside the app — SplitSlip is not a Vipps, card, or bank payment rail.

Start splitting expenses the easy way

Scan receipts, split costs fairly, track group spending, and settle up without stress.