A Tricount alternative that works from a link, no app needed
Tricount is a good app, but it's only an app. There's no browser version any more, so everyone in the group has to install it before they can add a cost. Tabby does the core job from a private link that opens on any phone or laptop.
Why people look for a Tricount alternative
No web version
Tricount runs on iPhone and Android only. If someone won't install it, or you want to sort the money out on a laptop after the trip, you're stuck.
Another app for one trip
Downloading an app you'll use for one weekend is a lot to ask of a group, especially the friend of a friend you met at the airport.
It's a front door to a bank
Tricount is owned by bunq and offers a bunq card inside the app. That's fine if you want it, but some people just want to split a bill.
Tabby vs Tricount
Tricount has more features. Tabby is quicker to get the whole group on board.
| Tabby | Tricount | |
|---|---|---|
| App to install | No, it works in any browser | Yes, iPhone or Android app |
| Use it on a laptop | Yes | No, the web version was discontinued |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Currencies | One per tab: £, € or $ | Several, with conversion |
| Ways to split | Equally, between everyone or chosen people | Equally, by amount or custom shares |
| Bank card offered | No | Yes, a bunq card |
| Best for | Trips and one-off spends where not everyone wants an app | Groups happy to all install the same app |
How Tabby works
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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 in their browser 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 works out who owes who. Pay each other back by bank transfer and mark it settled.
When Tricount is the better pick
- Everyone's already got the app and is happy using it.
- You need expenses in several currencies converted within one group.
- You want uneven splits by amount or custom shares.
- You'd like a card that adds expenses to the group automatically.
Questions
Is there a Tricount web version? +
Not any more. Tricount discontinued its web version, so it only runs as an iPhone or Android app. Tabby runs in any browser, on a phone or a laptop.
Does anyone need to download anything to use Tabby? +
No. Anyone with the link can open the tab in their browser and add what they paid.
Is Tabby free? +
Yes. There's no paid plan, no ads and no account to create.
Can I use Tabby in pounds? +
Yes. Pick £ when you create a tab. Euros and dollars are there too, one currency per tab.