Heads up: A direct Splitwise CSV import is currently in development for FairShare and not yet released. This guide covers the manual migration approach in the meantime — it takes under 15 minutes for most users.
Splitwise's move to cap free transactions and push users towards a paid subscription has sent thousands of people searching for an exit. If you've built up months of expense history there, the idea of starting over feels daunting. This guide makes it as painless as possible.
Why People Are Leaving Splitwise
- Transaction limits on free accounts — you hit a wall mid-month
- Intrusive ads interrupting the app experience
- Receipt scanning locked behind a paid subscription
- No UPI integration — still requires copy-pasting amounts to PhonePe or GPay
FairShare solves all four: unlimited transactions, ad-free, free AI receipt scanning, and native UPI deep-linking.
Step-by-Step Migration Guide
Step 1 — Export your Splitwise data
- Open Splitwise on the web (splitwise.com)
- Go to Account Settings → Export Data
- Download the CSV — this gives you a complete record of all past transactions
Keep this CSV for your records. FairShare doesn't need it — it's just for your peace of mind.
Step 2 — Download FairShare and create your groups
- Download FairShare from Google Play or open the Web App
- Create a group for each of your active Splitwise groups (e.g., "Flatmates", "Goa Trip")
- Invite your group members — they'll get a link and don't need an account to view balances
Step 3 — Enter your current net balances
- In Splitwise, note the current net balance for each person in each group (who owes whom how much)
- In FairShare, add a single expense titled "Opening Balance" per group to capture the current state
- For example: if Riya owes you ₹1,200 total, add "Opening Balance — ₹1,200 — paid by you, owed by Riya"
This approach takes 5 minutes per group and keeps your ledger accurate from day one.
Step 4 — Log new expenses with AI scanning
- From your next expense onwards, use FairShare's AI Receipt Scanning — snap a photo and the app itemizes the bill automatically
- When it's time to settle, tap Settle Up to open your UPI app with the exact amount pre-filled
FAQ
Will my old balances carry over automatically?
A direct CSV import from Splitwise is in development and not yet available. For now, use the "Opening Balance" method in Step 3 — note your current net balances in Splitwise and add them as a single entry per group in FairShare. Takes under 10 minutes.
How long does the switch take?
For 1–2 active groups: under 15 minutes total. For more complex situations with many groups, budget 30–45 minutes.
Do all my group members need to download FairShare?
No. You can share a group link and members can view balances in the browser. For adding expenses, the Android app or Web App works for everyone.
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