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Spline

A browser-based 3D design tool, not a full website builder

4.6 Design
4.6 Excellent 4.6

Bottom line: A browser-based 3D design tool, not a full website builder. Free plan available.

Genuinely accessible browser-based 3D creation, no desktop software needed Not a standalone website builder, requires another tool for the surrounding site
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Jul 2026 How we rate
PricingFrom $12/mo
Free planYes
CompanySpline, Inc.
PlatformsAndroid, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows
Best forDesign
Founded2020
Visits21
Last reviewedJun 2026
UpdatedJul 2026
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Overview

Spline, founded in 2020, focuses specifically on creating and animating 3D scenes and objects in the browser, closer to a lightweight, web-native alternative to desktop 3D software than a website builder itself, producing assets and interactive scenes that get embedded into a website, app, or product built somewhere else.

That scoped focus distinguishes it from tools like Dora, also covered in this directory, which build entire 3D-capable websites: Spline is where the 3D content itself gets created and animated, while a site builder handles the surrounding page structure, copy, and layout the 3D elements sit inside.

A free tier covers personal projects, and paid plans start around $12 a month for team features and more export options. For a designer specifically who needs to create and animate 3D scenes or interactive objects to embed into a website or product being built elsewhere, Spline's focused 3D creation tools address that specific step rather than competing as a full site builder.

Key features

  • Browser-based 3D scene and object creation
  • 3D animation and interactivity design
  • Assets exportable for embedding in websites and apps
  • Free tier for personal projects
  • Lightweight alternative to desktop 3D software
  • Operating since 2020

Screenshots & demo

Demo video

Screenshots

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Pricing

Spline has a free plan, and paid plans start at $12/mo.

  • Pricing modelFreemium
  • Starting priceFrom $12/mo
  • Free planYes
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Pricing is provided as a guide. Check the official site for the latest plans.

Is Spline expensive?

Spline starts at $12, which is 20% below the Design median of $15 a month across the 105 priced tools we list in that category.

The cheapest paid option in Design starts at $0.5 and the most expensive at $106.92.

72% of Design tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Design, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Genuinely accessible browser-based 3D creation, no desktop software needed
  • Produces embeddable assets for use in other website and app builders
  • Free tier available for personal projects
  • Focused specifically on 3D rather than a broader, less specialized toolset

Cons

  • Not a standalone website builder, requires another tool for the surrounding site
  • Team features and more exports require a paid plan
  • 3D design still has a real learning curve despite the accessible interface

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Spline (this tool)4.6Yes$12/moBrowser-based 3D scene and object creation
Dora4.3Yes$14/mo3D model import (.glb, .gltf) built into the editor
Framer4.4Yes$10/moAI-generated starting site from a prompt
Relume4.7Yes$26/moAI-generated wireframes and page structure from a prompt

Alternatives to Spline

4 tools matched to Spline on what they do, their category and their price.

Frequently asked questions

What is Spline?
Spline is a design tool. A browser-based 3D design tool, not a full website builder.
Is Spline free?
Yes, Spline offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits, starting at $12/month.
How much does Spline cost?
Spline starts at $12 per month. See the pricing plans above for full details.
What are the best Spline alternatives?
The closest matches in the directory are Dora, Framer, and Relume, compared side by side above.

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