Question 1

What is Splitcost and how does it help split expenses?

Accepted Answer

Splitcost is a free expense splitting app for friends, roommates, couples, and travel groups. Create a shared group, add bills, choose who paid, including multiple payers for the same expense, and Splitcost automatically calculates balances and the simplest way to settle up.

Question 2

Do I need to create an account to use Splitcost?

Accepted Answer

No. Splitcost works without sign-up. You can create a group, share the link, and start tracking shared expenses right away.

Question 3

How does the expense split calculator work?

Accepted Answer

Splitcost lets you choose who paid and who joined each expense. You can use a single payer or multiple payers, then split the amount equally, by percentage, or with custom shares, and the app updates each person's balance automatically.

Question 4

Can multiple people pay for the same expense?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Splitcost supports multiple payers on one expense, so you can record shared upfront payments accurately and keep balances correct without creating duplicate entries.

Question 5

Can I use Splitcost for trips, vacations, or roommate bills?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Splitcost works well for travel expenses, apartment costs, household bills, event planning, and any other shared spending where a group needs a simple expense tracker.

Question 6

How do I share a group with friends or roommates?

Accepted Answer

Each group has a shareable link. Send that link to the people in your group so they can open the same expense tracker, add bills, and review balances together.

Question 7

Can I edit or delete an expense later?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open an expense to update the amount, participants, split details, single payer or multiple payer details, or other information. You can also delete expenses, and balances recalculate immediately.

Question 8

Can I edit a group after creating it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can edit a group's name, currency, and members after creation, which is useful when plans change or new people join the expense tracker.

Question 9

How does Splitcost calculate settlements?

Accepted Answer

Splitcost reduces the number of payments needed to settle a group. Instead of everyone paying everyone else, the app simplifies balances into the fewest practical transactions.

Question 10

Is my expense data secure?

Accepted Answer

Splitcost uses a mix of local storage and secure third-party infrastructure so shared groups can work across devices and sessions. We aim to collect only the information needed to run the product. See the Privacy Policy for full details.

Question 11

Is there a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Splitcost is a mobile-friendly web app that works well in your browser on phones, tablets, and desktops. You can also add it to your home screen for a more app-like experience.

Expense Splitting FAQ