Tricount or Duesy? An honest comparison

Tricount is a good, free app for splitting group costs. If that’s all you need, it does the job. Duesy is worth a look if you also want your own budget in the same app, committees (BC), a web app for friends without Android, or nothing tied to a bank.

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What each app says about itself, checked October 2026.
FeatureDuesyTricount
Split group expenses for freeYes; free entries daily, a short ad unlocks moreYes (“Free. No ads. No limits.”)
Ads on the free planYes; Pro removes themNo
Multi-currencyYesYes
Personal budget (income, goals, reports)YesNot in its listed features
Committees (BC / ROSCA)YesNot in its listed features
Payments and cardsNone; Duesy never moves moneyPayment features linked to bunq
Where it runsAndroid and any web browseriOS and Android

Tricount rows come from tricount’s own help center and website; features change, so check theirs before deciding. Tricount is owned by bunq.

When to pick which

Pick Tricount if…

you only split trip or household costs, your whole group is on phones, and you want no ads at all.

Pick Duesy if…

you also want to budget your own money, run a committee, have friends who’d rather use a browser, or prefer an app with no bank or card attached.

Switching is quick

1

Sign up free

On Android or the web, in about a minute.

2

Recreate the group

Invite everyone by link or QR and enter the balances you’re carrying today.

3

Carry on from here

Log new expenses in Duesy and settle up as usual.

Also comparing with Splitwise? See how Duesy compares as a Splitwise alternative.

Questions

Is Tricount free?

Tricount describes itself as “Free. No ads. No limits.” and has retired its Premium plan, according to its own help center.

Is Duesy free?

Yes. Splitting, groups and settling up are free. You get free entries every day, and a short ad unlocks the next one when you need more. The free plan shows ads; Duesy Pro ($4.99 a month or $39.99 a year in the US, Rs 349 a month in Pakistan) removes them and adds receipt scanning, charts and live currency conversion.

What does Duesy do that Tricount doesn’t list?

A personal budget with income, goals and reports, committee (BC) tracking, and a web app that runs in any browser.

Can I import my Tricount data into Duesy?

No, Duesy doesn’t import Tricount data. Switching is still quick: recreate the group, add what people owe now and carry on from there.

Try Duesy on your next group

Free to start. Split a trip, the flat or a committee and see if it fits.