Guides
There are 5 distinct methods for splitting expenses, and most people only know one. Learn when equal splits, percentage-based, exact amounts, income-based, and itemized methods each make the most sense.
Comparisons
An honest, side-by-side comparison of Are We Even and Splitwise — features, pricing, and trade-offs. We built one of them, so we'll be upfront about where each one wins.
Comparisons
Looking for a Splitwise alternative? We compared 7 options — from dedicated expense splitting apps to DIY solutions — with honest pros and cons for each.
Money Talk
A practical framework for knowing when it's appropriate to ask to split a bill and when you should just cover it. Real scenarios, scripts, and the etiquette nobody teaches you.
Guides
A practical framework for splitting child-related expenses after a divorce or separation. Covers expense categories, income-proportional splitting, documentation, and reducing conflict with real dollar examples.
Travel
A step-by-step playbook for splitting expenses before, during, and after a group trip. Real dollar examples, planning checklists, and tips to keep friendships intact.
Guides
A practical system for managing shared expenses as a couple without merging your bank accounts. Covers income-based splitting, monthly workflows, and real dollar examples for couples who want fairness without full financial merger.
Guides
Should couples and roommates split expenses 50/50 or by income? We break down when equal splitting works, when income-based splitting makes more sense, and how to calculate your fair share with real dollar examples.
Travel
A complete budget planning template for splitting festival and concert trip costs with friends. Covers shared vs. personal expenses, camping and lodging splits, food and drink strategy, and real budget examples.
Comparisons
An honest review of truly free expense splitting options — what you get, what you sacrifice, and when paying a few dollars actually makes more sense.
Money & Relationship
There's always one person who conveniently forgets their wallet, never Venmos back, and vanishes when the check arrives. Here's how to deal with the freeloader in your friend group — with empathy, scripts, and boundaries.
Money Talk
Compassionate but practical scripts for dealing with a friend who never pays their share. Includes an escalation framework, conversation templates, and boundary-setting advice.
Money & Relationship
The group trip was amazing — until someone did the math. Here's a post-mortem on why vacations ruin friendships over money, how to repair the damage, and how to prevent it on the next trip.
Guides
A no-nonsense guide to splitting the restaurant bill fairly, with real dollar examples for every method. Covers tax, tip, the 4 ways to handle the check, and how to navigate the awkward moments.
Money Talk
Practical scripts and a 5-step framework for asking a friend to pay you back without damaging the friendship. Real text message examples included.
Money & Relationship
Wondering if it's rude to send a Venmo request for a small amount? Here's a simple framework for when to send the request and when to let it go.
Money Talk
A comprehensive checklist of financial topics every couple should discuss before sharing a home. Includes scripts, real examples, and a framework for the conversations that prevent fights later.
Comparisons
A practical guide to exporting your Splitwise data and transitioning to a new expense splitting app. Includes what to export, what you actually need, and how to start fresh.
Guides
Learn the exact formulas for proportional expense splitting — income-based, usage-based, and room-size-based. Multiple worked examples with tables, step-by-step math, and a calculator to try it yourself.
Money Talk
Exact scripts and a checklist for the money conversation every new roommate needs to have in the first week. Cover bills, groceries, shared expenses, and payment methods before things get awkward.
Money & Relationship
Your roommate blasts the AC, leaves every light on, and runs the dryer at midnight. You split utilities 50/50. Here's how to handle the unfair utility split without losing your mind or your roommate.
Guides
When does a 50/50 bill split work in a relationship, and when does it quietly cause resentment? We cover the emotional dynamics, the math, and exact scripts for transitioning to income-based splitting.
Money & Relationship
Your friend group has a big income gap. Some people want to split everything equally, others feel priced out. Here's how to navigate income differences in friendships without making it weird.
Guides
Learn how to fairly split rent when bedrooms are different sizes. Step-by-step square footage method, amenity adjustments, and worked examples with real dollar amounts.
Guides
A practical guide to splitting wedding expenses with friends and bridal party members. Covers what's reasonable to ask, how to track contributions, and thank-you etiquette with real dollar examples.
Travel
A step-by-step playbook for splitting bachelor or bachelorette party costs so everyone has a great time and nobody goes broke. Real dollar examples, budget tiers, and a planning checklist included.
Money & Relationship
The check arrives and the awkward wallet dance begins. Here's a modern, no-nonsense guide to splitting the bill on a first date — and why the how matters more than the whether.
Money & Relationship
Birthday dinners, bachelor parties, baby showers — when do guests pay and when does the host cover it? A clear, modern guide to event cost etiquette that nobody taught you.
Comparisons
A honest breakdown of Splitwise's free and Pro tiers in 2026 — what's included, what's locked behind the paywall, and whether the upgrade is worth it for your situation.
Money Talk
Scripts, timing advice, and a step-by-step approach for bringing up income-based expense splitting with your partner — without making it about who earns more.
Guides
Fair doesn't always mean equal. Explore the different definitions of fairness in expense splitting — equal, equitable, and need-based — with real scenarios and dollar examples to help you figure out what fair means for your situation.
Money & Relationship
Your friend picked the fancy restaurant, and now the bill is $200. Should they pay more? Here's a real framework for navigating the 'who chose, who pays' dilemma without ruining dinner.
Comparisons
Real reasons people are leaving Splitwise in 2026 — from daily expense limits to the 'everyone needs the app' problem. Plus an honest look at what Splitwise still does well.