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Finally, a way to shop together without the chaos

Couples texting each other links. Families duplicating purchases. Nobody knows what's already been bought. Tote gives your household one place to shop together.

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The problem

Your partner texts you a link to a couch. You screenshot a different one. Your sister-in-law buys the same birthday gift you already ordered. Back-to-school shopping turns into a mess of tabs, texts, and “did you already buy that?” messages. There's no shared view, no coordination, and no budget tracking.

How Tote helps

Shop together, stay in sync

Share a collection with your partner or family via invite link. Everyone can add products, organize them, and mark favorites. Changes show up instantly for everyone.

One collection per project

Create separate collections for “New Apartment”, “Back to School”, “Holiday Gifts”, or any shared shopping project. Keep each project focused and organized.

Stay on budget together

Set a shared budget on any collection. As items are selected, the running total updates for everyone — so you both know where the spending stands.

Compare options side by side

Both partners save their picks. Use selections to vote on favorites. See all the options in one place instead of scrolling through a text thread.

How it works

  1. Create a shared collection. One person creates the collection and sends an invite link. The other joins with one click.
  2. Both save products. Each person browses stores and saves products to the shared collection using the Chrome extension. Everything appears in one board.
  3. Decide together. Review the options, mark favorites, set a budget, and buy when you're ready. No more guessing what the other person found.

Tip:For big projects like furnishing a new home, use slots to divide the collection by room or category. Each person can focus on different areas while contributing to the same board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my partner add items too?

When you share a collection via invite link, anyone who joins can add products, rearrange items, and mark selections — just like you.

Do we both need accounts?

To add items and collaborate, yes — both people need a free Tote account. But if you just want someone to view your picks, make the collection public and they can browse without an account.

Can we have separate collections?

Absolutely. Each person has their own private collections by default. You choose which ones to share. Share a “New Home” collection with your partner while keeping your personal “Birthday Wishlist” private.

How do we avoid buying the same thing?

Everything is in one shared board, so both people can see what's been saved and selected. Use selections to mark which items are “claimed” or decided on.

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