Traxpend vs Tricount
Tricount is a free, no-fuss way to split costs on a trip or in a group. Traxpend is built for the money you share every month: a home, a family or a flat, with budgets, recurring bills and fair shares by income.
Side-by-Side Feature Matrix
| Capability | Traxpend | Tricount |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free with unlimited expenses; Pro ₹99/mo in India or $4.99/mo in the US | Free |
| Daily expense limit | None | None |
| Ads | None | None |
| One split rule for the whole space | ✓ Included | Custom shares per expense |
| Category budgets with alerts | Alerts at 80% | — Not listed |
| Recurring bills that log themselves | With reminders before due dates | Added manually |
| Settle-up in the fewest payments | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Payment links when settling | UPI QR, PayPal and Venmo links | Payment requests |
| Multiple currencies | 40+ currencies | Currency conversion included |
| AI receipt scanning and AI assistant | Pro | — Not listed |
| Import a Splitwise group | Not yet | ✓ Included |
| Savings goals, wishlist voting and group chat | ✓ Included | — Not listed |
Credit where it’s due
Tricount is free with no daily cap and no ads, lets you import Splitwise groups, and is used by millions of people for trips and shared costs. For one-off group splitting it is hard to beat.
The Verdict: When to choose which tool
When to choose Tricount
Choose Tricount if you mainly split trips or one-off events, want it completely free, or need to bring a Splitwise group across today.
When to choose Traxpend
Choose Traxpend if you share a household and want category budgets, recurring bills with reminders, one split rule for the whole space (like 60/40 by income), and UPI, PayPal or Venmo settle-up links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Traxpend a Tricount alternative?
Yes, especially for households. Both split costs and settle up in few payments; Traxpend adds category budgets, recurring bills with reminders, savings goals and one split rule for the whole space.
Is Traxpend free like Tricount?
Traxpend’s free plan never caps expenses and has no ads, for spaces of up to 5 people. Pro (₹799/year in India, $39.99/year in the US) adds voice, AI and up to 50 members.
Can I settle up with UPI in India?
Yes. Traxpend gives each person a UPI QR code or link for the exact amount, and PayPal or Venmo links outside India. The money moves directly between you.
Can I move my group from Tricount?
There is no automatic import yet. Most groups settle their Tricount balance, then start the next month in Traxpend.