Tavena | Shared expenses, easily balanced – Sebastian Taatz
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Web app | iOS & Android coming soon

Split. Settled. Relaxed.

For trips, shared apartments, events, and everything you pay together. So it's clear who paid what in the end – without Excel, without follow-ups.

Tavena is the simplest way to keep track of shared costs. The app automatically calculates balances and suggests fair settlement payments. It is designed with privacy in mind, without ad tracking and without linking to your bank accounts.

Tavena app: group expenses and balances on a smartphone screen

Shared view

All members see the same synchronized view as soon as expenses are added. No more conflicting lists.

Privacy in focus

No ads, no marketing tracking, and no sensitive bank logins. Expenses are managed within the respective group.

Flexible splits

Expenses can be split equally among all members or individually by shares – whatever fits best.

Tavena app: group expenses and balances on a smartphone screen

Key features at a glance

Automatic balances

Real-time calculation of all expenses and transparent view of who owes whom how much.

Settle up

Smart suggestions minimize the number of payments required between group members.

No bank login needed

No sensitive account links required. The app remains a pure, secure management tool.

Offline-ready PWA

Install directly to your homescreen as a Progressive Web App, loads instantly, and saves data.

Split costs without the paperwork

Whether on vacation, in a shared apartment, or at an event: one person pays for accommodation, another for groceries, and in the end, the math begins. Tavena takes away this stress. Simply enter expenses, assign them to participants, and the app handles the rest.

In the background, the system constantly calculates who owes whom how much. Instead of countless individual transfers, Tavena calculates the most efficient settlement suggestions to balance the group with as few transactions as possible.

Perfect for shared flats, trips, events, and couples

Tavena adapts to your daily life. For shared flats, manage household costs transparently before small things turn into arguments. On trips, keep track of everything from flights to ice cream without discussing money during your vacation.

Tavena also offers a calm, intuitive platform for events or couples who want to share their costs fairly. The interface is deliberately minimalist so that capturing expenses takes only seconds on the go.

Privacy as a product principle

Many financial apps demand extensive access to your bank accounts or social profiles. Tavena takes a different path: your data belongs to you. There is no ad tracking, no personalized advertisements, and no analysis of your consumer behavior.

Tavena does not read bank transactions and requires no bank details – you manually enter only what belongs to the group. Group spaces are intended for the respective members.

Payments happen outside the app

Tavena is not a financial institution and does not move real money. This has a major advantage: no complicated linking, no transaction fees, and maximum freedom. You settle the balances in the app and exchange money through your preferred channels.

Whether via PayPal link, bank transfer, or cash – how you settle is up to you. In Tavena, simply mark the settlement as done, and the balance returns to zero. Simple, secure, and flexible.

Common questions about Tavena

Who is Tavena for?

For friends, shared apartments, couples, travel groups, and any team that wants to split shared expenses easily and transparently.

Can Tavena transfer money directly?

No. For safety and privacy reasons, Tavena does not move money. You settle debts directly outside the app (e.g., via PayPal or bank transfer) and mark them as paid in the app.

Do all group members need the app?

No. One member can enter all expenses on behalf of others. However, if everyone signs up, they will all see the same synchronized balance in real time.

Are my bank details stored?

No. Tavena does not request bank access and does not store account information. It is a pure expense manager, not a fintech tool.

Is Tavena free?

Yes, Tavena can be used directly in the browser as a web app free of charge. Mobile versions for the App Store and Google Play Store are in preparation.