Great parties shouldn't end with awkward Venmo requests.
Track who bought what — drinks, food, decorations, the venue. Split costs between the people who pitched in. Settle up once, after the fun.
This is for you if...
- ✓You organized the birthday party and fronted $400 for food and drinks
- ✓Three friends bought supplies separately and nobody knows the total
- ✓Someone keeps saying "I'll get you back" and never does
- ✓You want to throw great parties without being the person who chases money afterward
The party should be the memorable part. Not the money conversation after.
Built for groups who share costs
Are We Even helps friends split shared expenses without spreadsheets or uncomfortable follow-ups — whether it's a birthday bash, a holiday dinner, or a backyard barbecue.
No event planning features.
Just clear expense tracking.
Why party expenses get messy
Multiple people buy supplies
One person grabs the drinks. Another handles food. Someone else picks up decorations. Three credit cards, three receipts, one confusing total.
The host absorbs the cost
The person who throws the party usually ends up paying the most — and asking for money after feels ungrateful.
Not everyone contributed equally
Some people brought a $5 bag of chips. Others spent $80 on a case of wine. "We'll just split it evenly" doesn't feel right.
Nobody tracks anything in the moment
The party happens. The cleanup happens. The spreadsheet never happens.
Log costs before, during, and after
Are We Even lets everyone add their purchases to one group. Drinks, food, decorations, the Airbnb — it all goes in one place. After the party, one settlement squares everyone up. No spreadsheets. No nagging. No "who bought what again?"
- All party expenses in one group
- Anyone can add their purchases
- One clean settlement after the event
How it works
Create a party group
Add the friends who are splitting costs. Share a link — no app download needed.
Everyone logs their purchases
Bought drinks? Add it. Picked up plates and napkins? Add it. Everyone contributes to the record.
See the running total
Before, during, or after the party — the balance shows who's spent what and who owes whom.
Settle up with one payment
The app calculates the minimum transfers needed. Pay via Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, or PayPal.
Everything organized in one place
See every purchase, who made it, and the net balance — without assembling receipts from three different people.
Features
Group expense logging
Everyone adds their own purchases. No single person has to track everything.
Flexible splitting
Split evenly, exclude people who didn't pitch in, or assign custom amounts.
Pre-party planning
Start the group when planning begins. Log the venue deposit, the supply list, everything.
Post-party settlement
One calculation. Minimum transfers. Pre-filled payment links.
Common party expenses people track
Why party planners move beyond group chats
| Method | The Problem |
|---|---|
| "Just Venmo me" | nobody does without a specific amount |
| Group chat math | buried under 200 party messages |
| One person pays everything | unfair and unsustainable |
| Splitting receipts by hand | nobody has time for that |
| Are We Even | everyone logs purchases, one settlement |
It works even for one-time events
You don't need a subscription to split a party. Use the Event Pass — 7 days, all features, $3. One person pays for the group. Set up the group, split the costs, settle up, done.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can everyone add their own purchases?
- Yes. Share the group link and anyone can log expenses from their browser. No download or account required.
- What if some people only contributed food but not drinks?
- Each expense can include different people. The person who only brought chips isn't charged for the bar tab.
- Do I need a subscription for a one-time party?
- No. The Event Pass covers 7 days for $3. Perfect for one-time events.
Throw the party. Split the costs. Stay friends.
Every receipt. One group. One clean settlement.