No daily expense cap on free manual logging
Add manual expenses whenever you need to. There is no daily limit.
A free Splitwise alternative
Leaving Splitwise? Split receipts by item — free.
Free forever for manual expenses and item assignment. Optional AI scans: 50 free, then scan packs. Share a guest link so friends can view what they owe in the browser (read-only). Settle money outside the app.
Everyone pays for what they actually had.
Why switch to SplitSlip?
No ads in core
Focus on the people and the bill — no ads in the core SplitSlip experience.
Item splitting free — not locked behind Pro
Manual entry and item assignment are free.
Guest link view
Friends see balances read-only without installing. The organiser uses the app. To join or edit, they install SplitSlip and sign in.
SplitSlip vs. Splitwise
Checked September 2026. Splitwise details below come from its official documentation. Features and terms may change.
| Feature | SplitSlip | Splitwise Free | Splitwise Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual expenses per day | No daily limit | Daily limit applies [1] | Unlimited [1] |
| Ads | No ads | Ad-free experience advertised with Pro [2] | Ad-free [2] |
| Manual item splitting | Free in the app | Web itemization documented [3] | Web itemization; scanned items on mobile [3] |
| AI receipt scanning | 50 included, then optional scan packs | Pro feature [2] | Included [2] |
| Add people by name only | Guests in the app | Placeholders on the web [4] | Placeholders on the web [4] |
| Browser view without a guest account | Read-only project link | Not documented in the sources checked [4] | Not documented in the sources checked [4] |
| Subscription for receipt features | None; extra AI scans are optional purchases | Pro needed for mobile scanning [2] | Paid subscription [2] |
| Settlement tracking | Pending and confirmed payments | Record payments and balances [5] | Record payments and balances [5] |
Splitwise also supports unequal splits and manual web itemization. Adding a placeholder is different from letting that person view a project without signing in.
Official Splitwise sources: [1] Splitwise · [2] Splitwise · [3] Splitwise · [4] Splitwise · [5] Splitwise
A Splitwise alternative for restaurant bills
When everyone orders something different, dividing the total is not always fair. Start with the receipt, assign each item and share only what was shared. For example: Steve’s burger, Lisa’s salad and a dessert split between them. Add Ted as a guest for his items.
Receipt → Items → People → Settlement
Actual SplitSlip screens. The restaurant example above illustrates the workflow; the screenshots show separate steps and expenses.
Friends can view via a guest link
Share a guest link so friends can view what they owe in the browser (read-only). To join or edit the project, they need to install SplitSlip and sign in. You organise in the app.
From receipt to settled.
When everyone is ready, start settlement. SplitSlip calculates who should pay whom and keeps track of pending and confirmed payments.
Money is transferred outside SplitSlip. The shared view shows payment status; it does not send money.
Built for dinners, trips, families and groups
Restaurant bills
Split receipts by item when everyone ordered something different.
Trips and groups
Keep shared expenses together, including friends who join as guests.
Everyday life
Keep personal receipts and family spending organised between trips.
Who SplitSlip is for
Restaurant bills with different orders
Split by item when everyone ordered something different.
Trips where one person organises
The organiser uses the app; others can view balances through a guest link (read-only).
Leaving Splitwise over caps, ads or Pro OCR
Manual logging has no daily cap, core has no ads, and item splitting is free. Optional AI scans: 50 free, then scan packs.
Who should stay on Splitwise
A heavy network already installed
If your friends already use Splitwise together, staying may be simpler than moving the group.
Venmo or PayPal settlement as primary UX
If you need Venmo or PayPal settlement deep-links as the main way to pay, Splitwise is a better fit. SplitSlip tracks who owes whom; you settle money outside the app.
Questions before leaving Splitwise
Is there a daily expense limit?
No. Manual expenses have no daily limit in SplitSlip.
Do friends need the app?
Friends can view via a guest link (read-only in the browser). To join or edit, they need to install SplitSlip and sign in. The organiser uses the app.
Do I need a subscription to split receipt items?
No. Manual receipt entry and item assignment are free.
Is scanning free forever?
You get 50 free AI scans, then optional scan packs. Manual expenses and item splitting remain free.
What happens after my 50 free AI scans?
Buy scan packs when you need them. Manual expenses and item splitting remain free.
Can I import my Splitwise groups?
There is no direct Splitwise group import at present. Start a new project in SplitSlip and add the people and expenses you need.
Can guests edit or see live updates?
The guest link is read-only. Reload the page to see the latest project data.
Do you move money?
No. Settle money outside the app.
Does SplitSlip transfer the money?
No. Pay outside SplitSlip, then track pending and confirmed payments in the app.
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SplitSlip is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Splitwise.