The fairer Splitwise alternative
for every group
Trips, dinners, events, flatmates — split any shared cost fairly. FairMate does everything you use Splitwise for — with free receipt scanning, where Splitwise keeps it behind Pro. Sharing a home? It goes further still.
From $1.99/mo — does more than Splitwise Pro, for less.
Why people switch from Splitwise
Splitwise handles the basic tab — then puts the genuinely useful bits behind Pro. FairMate gives you more, for more kinds of group.
Receipt scanning — free
Snap a photo and FairMate reads the amount, date and category and files the receipt to the expense. Splitwise locks receipt scanning behind its paid Pro tier; FairMate hands it to everyone.
Fair splits, fewest payments
Split any expense the fair way — equal, by percentage or exact amounts — then settle up in the fewest payments, so nobody chases small change. That's the whole point, and it's free.
Invite by QR, WhatsApp or email
Add members however suits — a QR scan, a WhatsApp message, or an email invite (a share link and contacts too). Getting a trip, dinner or group going takes seconds.
And it runs a whole home
Share a place? FairMate does what no splitter does: tracks the security deposit, keeps a shared house fund, and splits rent & bills every cycle. The everyday splitter and the household layer, in one app.
FairMate vs Splitwise, head to head
Both handle the basic split. Here's everything FairMate adds on top — for free.
| Feature | FMFairMate | Splitwise |
|---|---|---|
| Security deposit tracking | ✓ | – |
| Shared house fund / float | ✓ | – |
| Receipt scanning | ✓Free | ✓Pro only |
| Any currency (180+) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rent & recurring bills | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quick join by QR / link | ✓ | – |
| Equal, % & exact splits | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fewest-payment settle-up | ✓ | ✓ |
| iPhone / iOS app | ✓Coming soon | ✓ |
| Web & desktop | ✓Web | ✓ |
Splitwise features compared from its official website and app-store listing, as of July 2026. Features and pricing change often — check Splitwise for the latest. FairMate is not affiliated with Splitwise; Splitwise is a trademark of its respective owner.
Switching from Splitwise to FairMate
There's no automatic import (yet), but moving over is clean — because you start from a settled slate, nothing is lost.
Settle up in Splitwise first
Use Splitwise's settle-up to clear any open balances so everyone starts even. A trip ending or the end of a month is the natural moment to switch.
Create your group in FairMate
Make a free account, set up your group — a trip, a dinner, an event or a house share — and invite members by QR scan, WhatsApp or email (a share link and contacts too).
Split fairly and settle up
Add expenses, scan receipts free, and settle with the fewest payments. Sharing a home? Add the security deposit, house fund and monthly rent & bills too.
The bottom line
A holiday, a group dinner, the flat you share — FairMate splits it fairly, and hands you the thing Splitwise charges for — receipt scanning — free. Sharing a home? It also tracks the deposit, house fund and rent. One app, fair for everyone. (Need an iPhone app this minute? FairMate's is on the way.)
Comparing more apps? See the full four-app comparison.
Questions
Is there a free Splitwise alternative?
Yes. FairMate is free to start and keeps receipt scanning — which Splitwise puts behind its paid Pro tier — free for everyone. A Premium tier (from $1.99/mo or $19.99/yr) unlocks extras, but everyday splitting, the security deposit tracker and the shared house fund are available without paying.
Can I import my Splitwise data into FairMate?
There's no automatic Splitwise import yet. The clean way to switch is to settle any open balances in Splitwise first, then start fresh in FairMate — create a free house, invite housemates by QR code, and add the deposit and house fund. Because you begin from a settled state, nothing is lost.
Why is receipt scanning free in FairMate but paid in Splitwise?
Splitwise keeps receipt scanning inside its paid Pro tier. FairMate includes it for free — snap a photo and it reads the amount, date and category and attaches the receipt to the expense — because filing receipts is everyday, not a premium extra. (As of July 2026; check each app for the latest.)
Does FairMate work on iPhone like Splitwise?
FairMate runs on Android and any browser today, with an iOS app coming soon — so if you're on Android or the web, you're ready right now. (If you specifically need an iPhone app this minute, that's the one thing to wait on.)
Is FairMate cheaper than Splitwise Pro?
FairMate Premium starts at $1.99/mo (or $19.99/yr) and includes receipt scanning and the household features. Splitwise Pro is priced higher in most regions and puts receipt scanning behind it. FairMate also has a genuinely useful free tier. (Prices vary by region and change — check the app stores.)
Share the cost. Keep the bond.
Free to start. Track the deposit, keep the house fund clear, split every bill.