A Splitwise alternative for rent by room size
Splitwise is great for running tabs. If you need the rent weighted by room size and a printable split, start here free — no app, no account.
| Roomtally | Splitwise | |
|---|---|---|
| What it gives you | Rent split by room size or a blend, shared bills, each roommate's fair share, settle-up transfers, rent what-if, printable worksheet | Shared expense tracking for groups, including roommates splitting rent and apartment bills |
| Price | Free: every fair share, the settle-up transfers and every flag. Pro: $7 for 7 days, $9/month or $49/year. | Read on 2026-10-29: the US App Store lists Splitwise Pro in-app purchases from $2.99 to $39.99, renewing monthly or yearly |
| Where data goes | Stays in your browser; no account | Mobile and web app with an account |
| Spreadsheet import | Drop a CSV or Excel file of bills | Expenses are entered in the app |
Honest take: if your household wants a running tab everyone adds to from their phone, Splitwise fits. Roomtally is for agreeing the rent split up front and checking a month's bills from a spreadsheet.
Competitor details checked on 2026-10-29 from their public pages: Splitwise on the US App Store — in-app purchases. Prices change — check their site for the current offer. Product names are trademarks of their owners; we are not affiliated with them.
FAQ
Is my data uploaded?
No. Your files are read by JavaScript in your browser tab and never sent to us or anyone else. Bill rows aren't stored, so closing the tab clears them. Settings can be saved in this browser if you ask.
What does Roomtally do?
It reads a list of a household's rent and shared bills, splits the rent by room size (or a blend with an equal split), splits bills equally or among the people who share them, shows each roommate's fair share and balance, and lists the transfers that settle everyone up.
How is rent split by room size?
Each roommate pays the rent times their room's size divided by the total of all rooms. At a 50% blend, half the rent is split that way and half equally, which accounts for shared space everyone uses.
Can I weigh a private bathroom or parking?
Yes. Room sizes can be any weight: add square feet or use numbers like 1.2 and 1 for rooms with and without a private bathroom. A parking spot can also be its own bill split only to the person who uses it.
What's free?
Importing any number of bills, every fair share, the settle-up transfers, every flag, 3 rent what-ifs and 12 bills on screen and in print (with a footer). Pro shows everything and adds the Excel workbook and CSV exports.
What isn't covered?
Security deposits, move-in and move-out mid-month proration, subletting, the landlord's own rules and local rent laws. It is a worksheet, not legal or tax advice.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No. Roomtally applies the arithmetic it describes to the figures you provide. On a joint lease every tenant is usually liable for the whole rent whatever you agree among yourselves. Check your lease and local law. It is not affiliated with any landlord.