Kompas Podróży vs Tricount
Splitting costs on a trip — which app gives you more?
TL;DR
Tricount (21M users) is the European leader in simple expense splitting with bunq card integration. Kompas Podróży combines expense splitting with full trip planning, checklists and AI — ideal when you need more than just splitting a bill.
Feature Comparison
| Kompas Podróży | Tricount | |
|---|---|---|
| Expense splitting | ✅ Equal/unequal, settlements | ✅ Equal/unequal, simplified |
| Trip planning | ✅ Timeline, templates, variants | ❌ None |
| AI Receipt scanner | ✅ Gemini AI (Plus) | ❌ None |
| Packing checklists | ✅ + AI generation | ❌ None |
| Card / auto-tracking | ❌ None | ✅ bunq card (free) |
| Payment requests | Settlement link (PayU) | ✅ Native payment requests |
| Offline mode | ✅ PWA cache | ✅ |
| Price | Free + Plus 29.99 PLN/mo | 100% free |
| Scale | New app, PL market | 21M users, 4.8 rating |
| Platform | Web (PWA) | iOS, Android, Web |
Competitor data source: https://tricount.com/en
Choose Kompas Podróży if…
- You plan group trips and want itinerary + budget in one place
- You need AI: receipt scanner, packing assistant, audio guides
- You want trip templates with intensity variants
- You value a Polish-language interface optimized for travel
Choose Tricount if…
- You only need simple bill splitting — without trip planning
- You want a bunq card with automatic expense tracking
- You are looking for a completely free solution (Tricount is free)
- You prefer a native mobile app with a large user base
FAQ
Is Tricount free?
Yes — Tricount is 100% free. It monetizes through bunq bank integration (free card). Kompas Podróży has a free plan (3 trips) and paid Plus with AI at 29.99 PLN/month.
How does KP's settlement link differ from Tricount's payment requests?
Kompas Podróży generates a settlement link with amount and PayU details. Tricount has native payment requests with direct bank transfer. Both make it easier to collect money.
Which app is better for a group trip?
If you only need expense splitting, Tricount is enough. If you want a trip itinerary, checklists, AI receipt scanning, and budget in one place — Kompas Podróży offers more.
Try Kompas Podróży for free and see for yourself.
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