A Kittysplit alternative that stays free for bigger groups
Kittysplit and Tabby work the same way: start a group, share the link, and nobody has to sign up. The difference is group size. A free Kitty takes up to 9 people, and bigger groups need a paid upgrade. Tabby is free for up to 30, and there's nothing to upgrade.
Why people look for a Kittysplit alternative
Your group is bigger than 9
Stag dos, hen dos, ski trips and big birthdays often have 10 to 20 people. On Kittysplit that means upgrading the Kitty first.
Someone has to pay for the upgrade
The upgrade is a small one-off payment per group. It isn't much, but it's one more thing to sort before anyone has added a cost.
You only need the basics
If you just want to log who paid and see who owes who, a simpler tool with fewer options can be quicker for everyone.
Tabby vs Kittysplit
Kittysplit has more ways to split. Tabby keeps it simple and free for bigger groups.
| Tabby | Kittysplit | |
|---|---|---|
| Sign up needed | No | No (accounts are optional) |
| App to install | No, it works in any browser | No, it works in a browser, with iPhone and Android apps too |
| People in a free group | Up to 30 | Up to 9 |
| Price | Free, no paid plan | Free, or a small one-off upgrade per group for up to 100 people |
| Ways to split | Equally, between everyone or chosen people | Equally, by shares, percentages or fixed amounts |
| Currencies | One per tab: £, € or $ | Conversion on the paid upgrade |
| Receipts and photos | No | On the paid upgrade |
| Best for | Bigger groups that just need the basics | Groups that want uneven splits or receipts |
How Tabby works
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1
Create a tab
Give it a name and pick £, € or $. You get a private link straight away.
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Share the link
Drop it in the group chat. Each person opens it and picks their name.
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Add what you paid
Whoever pays adds it. Split it between everyone or just the people involved.
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Settle up
Tabby shows who owes who. Pay each other by bank transfer and mark it settled.
When Kittysplit is the better pick
- You need to split by shares, percentages or exact amounts.
- You want receipts, currency conversion or a read-only link, and don't mind the upgrade.
- Your group is bigger than 30.
More comparisons and guides
Questions
How many people can join a free Kittysplit group? +
Kittysplit's pricing page lists up to 9 people on a free Kitty, and up to 100 with its one-off upgrade. Tabby tabs are free for up to 30 people.
What does Kittysplit's upgrade add? +
As well as room for up to 100 people, its pricing page lists currency conversion, receipt and photo uploads, insights, a read-only link and preset shares. It's a one-off payment per group, not a subscription.
Do my friends need an account to use Tabby? +
No. They open the link, pick their name and they're in. Nobody signs up, including you.
Is Tabby really free? +
Yes. There's no paid plan, no upgrade and no ads.
Can I split a cost unevenly on Tabby? +
Each cost is split equally between the people you choose. If one person should pay more, add the extra as a separate cost just for them.
Is Tabby the same as the Tabby buy now, pay later app? +
No. tabby.money is an independent bill splitter with no connection to the Tabby payments company. It doesn't lend money or take payments.