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Spline
Spline lets designers and developers create collaborative, interactive 2D and 3D experiences in a browser, then ship them to websites, iOS, Android, and digital products.
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spline.design·Free + paid plans·Checked 2026-08-17
›What is Spline?
Spline is a browser-based platform for creating and collaborating on interactive 2D and 3D designs. It combines modeling, materials, animation, physics, particles, variables, APIs, and web-based rendering in one editor. Projects can be exported or embedded in websites and apps.
›What are the pros and cons of Spline?
Strengths
Runs in the browser and supports real-time collaboration
Combines 3D modeling, animation, interaction, and rendering in one editor
Supports web embeds plus exports for React, Next.js, iOS, and Android
Offers a free plan with unlimited viewers and access to the Spline Library
Trade-offs
Free web exports and embeds include watermarks
AI features use monthly credit allowances, with additional credits costing extra
Higher-tier plans are required for features such as video export, Apple and Android exports, unlimited APIs and webhooks, and self-hosted exports
Enterprise features such as SAML SSO, centralized billing, file version history, and team privacy require custom pricing
›What are Spline’s key features?
Create 3D scenes with primitives, modeling tools, materials, lighting, and real-time rendering
Build animated and interactive experiences with states, events, timelines, physics, particles, and game controls
Design 2D layouts with an infinite canvas, frames, auto layout, color, strokes, snapping, and vector networks
Connect real-time data through variables, webhooks, APIs, and AI features
Collaborate in real time with comments, team invitations, and shared links
Export or embed experiences for Webflow, Framer, Wix Studio, HTML, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Swift, and Kotlin
Ship interactive experiences to websites, iOS, and Android
›What are the best use cases for Spline?
Create interactive 3D hero sections and websites
Prototype product designs, 3D mockups, and brand experiences
Build animated characters, 3D logos, icons, and gamified experiences
Create interactive product design systems with a shared team workflow
Embed 3D scenes in websites or integrate them into iOS and Android apps
›What is the pricing for Spline?
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 / month | Limited personal files, unlimited file viewers, watermarked web exports, and access to the Spline Library |
| Hobby | $12 / per seat / month | Everything on Free, plus unlimited 3D and 2D files, video uploads, no-watermark web exports, higher-resolution image exports, and the material and audio libraries |
| Pro | $20 / per seat / month | Everything on Hobby, plus unlimited folders and projects, video export, unlimited scenes per file, Apple and Android exports, audio uploads, unlimited variables, APIs, and webhooks |
| Max | $120 / per seat / month | Everything on Pro, plus 10,000 AI credits per month and the highest credit limits for AI features |
| Enterprise | Custom Pricing | Adds centralized licensing and billing, multiple private teams, SAML SSO, code and self-hosted exports, file version history, team libraries, and priority support |
The listed Hobby, Pro, and Max prices are billed annually. Monthly prices are $15 / mo for Hobby, $25 / mo for Pro, and $150 / mo for Max. Extra AI credits start at $5 for 1,000 credits per month.
Checked 2026-08-17 · source
›Who is Spline best for?
web designersA strong fit for creating and embedding interactive 3D scenes in websites without leaving the browser.
developersUseful when a project needs React, Next.js, HTML, JavaScript, Swift, Kotlin, or web-component integration for interactive 3D.
3D artistsWorks well for prototyping models, scenes, animations, game assets, and visual effects with a browser-based editor.
small teamTeam members can collaborate in real time, comment on files, invite teammates, and share links.
Not for
- Teams that need self-hosted exports, file version history, or SAML SSO without an Enterprise plan
- Users who need unrestricted AI generation without monthly credit limits or extra usage charges
- Projects that require unwatermarked free web exports or embeds
