Make It Even vs Kittysplit

Kittysplit is a simple, no-account way to split shared costs — you create a link, share it, and everyone adds expenses. That's great for a quick one-off, but it isn't built to carry an ongoing, synced history that's tied to you.

Make It Even is account-based, so your groups, friends, balances, and history persist and sync across devices. That foundation enables group monthly budgets, recurring expenses, an activity feed, comments, notifications, and reminders — plus free multi-currency that locks each expense to its own day's exchange rate.

Here's a fair comparison. Kittysplit is a trademark of its respective owner, and these details reflect our understanding at the time of writing.

FeatureMake It EvenKittysplit
Account & persistenceAccount-based, synced ledger across devicesNo-account, link-based group splitting
Free-tier limits & adsNo ads, no daily expense cap; 3 active groups, 5 active friendsFree to use; no account required
Pricing modelFree, or Pro at $3.99/mo / $29.99/yr, 14-day trialFree with optional support/extras
Split typesEqual, exact, percentage, shares, itemized (Pro)Equal and amount/share-based splits
Multi-currency & FXFree; each expense locks that day's rateMulti-currency support varies; conversion handling differs
Receipt scanningAI receipt scanning on ProNot available
Debt simplificationFree; fewest payments to settleBalance settling supported
Group budgetsGroup monthly budgets included freeNo group budget feature
Recurring expensesIncluded freeNot available
Notifications & activityActivity feed, comments, notifications, remindersMinimal; relies on sharing the link
Payments / settle-upPayPal, Venmo, Cash App deep links plus cashSettle-up suggestions
PlatformInstallable PWA on any modern browserWeb-based, no install

Why people switch to Make It Even

A ledger that's tied to you

Sign in once and your groups, friends, and history sync across devices — you're not relying on holding onto a shared link.

Budgets and recurring expenses

Group monthly budgets and recurring costs make Make It Even suited to ongoing sharing, not just a single event — both free.

Free multi-currency with locked rates

Record in 14 currencies for free, with each expense keeping its own day's rate so trip history never drifts.

Collaboration and reminders

An activity feed, comments, notifications, and payment reminders help groups stay on track without manual chasing.

Questions

Does Make It Even need an account, unlike Kittysplit?
Yes — and that's the point. The account is what gives you a persistent, synced ledger, group budgets, recurring expenses, and notifications across devices.
Is Make It Even still good for a quick one-off split?
Yes. You can create a group fast, split costs, and even share a public trip summary — with the bonus that it's all saved for next time.
Is multi-currency free in Make It Even?
Yes, across 14 currencies, and each expense locks that day's exchange rate so totals never re-convert later.
Can I set a budget for a group?
Yes. Group monthly budgets are part of the free tier.
What does Pro add over the free plan?
AI receipt scanning, itemized splitting, spending charts, CSV export, and unlimited groups, with a 14-day trial.

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