Head-to-head · Bill Splitting Apps
Counted vs Spliit
Counted leads on 0 checks, Spliit on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCounted · 7.7/10
- Free planboth
Counted scores higher on our rubric for bill splitting apps: 7.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Counted is the better fit for privacy-focused free splitting with receipt capture. Spliit is the better fit for open-source self-hosted expense sharing.
- Counted fits best
Privacy-focused free splitting with receipt capture
- Spliit fits best
Open-source self-hosted expense sharing
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Side by side
| Feature | Counted 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Spliit 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Bill Splitting Apps | #7 in Bill Splitting Apps |
| Best for | Privacy-focused free splitting with receipt capture | Open-source self-hosted expense sharing |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Counted 2/2 · Spliit 2/2 | ||
| Multiple currencies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring expenses | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Max group members | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Expense entry methods | Manual + receipt | Manual + receipt |
| Settlement methods | IBAN, PayPal, Wero, Lydia, Revolut | reimbursements, optimized money transfers |
| Supported platforms | web, android, ios | web, ios, self_hosted |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Counted is a web, Android and iOS app for friends, flatmates and travel groups who need to track shared spending without creating accounts. A project is shared by link, and participants can record expenses, transfers and gains. Splits can… Read the review → |
Spliit is a free, open-source application for sharing expenses with friends and family. It lets people create groups, invite participants, record costs, attach or scan receipt images, and review balances. Splits can be even, share-based,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Counted — where it wins
- No account, ads, trackers, subscriptions or participant limits
- On-device receipt scanning, offline entry and 150+ currencies
- End-to-end encryption with exports and multiple payment details
Where it doesn't
- Receipt scanning is available only in the mobile apps
- Payment details cover a defined set of services and providers
- Support is provided through email and documentation
Spliit — where it wins
- Splits costs evenly, by shares, percentages, or exact amounts
- Recurring expenses, receipt scanning, and categories support ongoing groups
- Self-hosting plus web and iOS access, with optimized reimbursements
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment requires you to operate your own instance
- Mobile access is listed for iOS, alongside the web app
- Support is provided through email
- Counted7.7/10 · Free plan
A privacy-focused free splitter with broad currency support and offline tools.
Visit CountedFull verdict → - Spliit7.5/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source way to track shared costs, receipts, balances, and reimbursements.
Visit SpliitFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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