Free, open-source alternatives to Splitwise

Split shared expenses with friends. 2 apps you can run yourself instead of Splitwise, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.

  1. IHateMoneyBest match

    Manage your shared expenses, easily.

    1.4k starsBSD-3-ClauseUpdated 7 August 2026
  2. Family Accounting Tool

    Web-based finance management tool for partners with partially shared expenses.

    370 starsApache-2.0Updated 29 August 2026

Side by side

AppStarsLicenseActivityRuns on
IHateMoney1,394BSD-3-ClauseDocker, Python
Family Accounting Tool370Apache-2.0Scala

Why replace Splitwise?

Splitwise works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.

Questions

What is the best free alternative to Splitwise?

IHateMoney is the closest open-source replacement for Splitwise in our list. Family Accounting Tool are worth a look too, depending on what you need.

Can I self-host an alternative to Splitwise?

Yes. All 2 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.