Side-by-side comparison · Image, Logo & Design
Namelix vs Spline
Everything that matters when choosing between them, in one place: our rating, what each can do, what they cost, and the trade-offs.
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At a glance
Overview
| Attribute | Namelix | Spline |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | Free AI business name generator that suggests short, brandable names with a domain check. | Design interactive 3D for websites and apps in your browser, with AI that builds scenes. |
| Pricing model | Free | Freemium |
| Starting price | Free | $0 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Works with Claude Code | No | Yes |
Rating breakdown
Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.
| Attribute | Namelix | Spline |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4Winner | 4.0 |
| Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it. | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together. | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them. | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan. | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over. | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Feature comparison
A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.
| Attribute | Namelix | Spline |
|---|---|---|
| Access & platform | ||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Desktop app | – | Yes |
| Browser extension | – | No |
| API access | No | Yes |
| Teams & business | ||
| Team workspace | – | Yes |
| Enterprise plan or SSO | – | Yes |
| Connects to other apps | – | Yes |
| Open source or self-hosted | No | No |
| AI abilities | ||
| Works with your files | – | Yes |
| Understands images | – | Yes |
| Makes images | No | Yes |
| Makes video | No | No |
| Writes code | No | Yes |
| Runs agents or automations | – | Yes |
| Learns your brand or style | – | No |
| Works in many languages | – | – |
| Capabilities score | 1/ 17 | 11/ 17 |
Pricing
Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.
| Attribute | Namelix | Spline |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | FreeOur pick Free Anyone brainstorming a name. | Free $0 Learning the basics. |
Hobby $12/seat/mo billed yearly, or $15 monthly Adding 3D to your own site. | ||
ProOur pick $25/seat/mo billed yearly, or $30 monthly Designers doing client work. | ||
Max $60/seat/mo billed yearly, or $70 monthly Heavy AI users. | ||
Enterprise Custom Large teams. | ||
| Which plan to pick | There's nothing to buy for the names themselves. If you want a logo for the name you pick, Brandmark sells one-off logo packages from $35, but you can take the name anywhere. | Learn on Free, but you'll need Hobby to remove the watermark and use AI. Pick Pro if you need video exports, code or apps. Extra AI credits cost $5 per 1,000 a month. |
Key features
Pros and cons
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Questions people ask
Which is better, Namelix or Spline?
Namelix scores highest overall in our ratings (Namelix 4.4/5 and Spline 4.0/5). Namelix is best for brainstorming a business name and product and app names. Spline is best for A 3D hero section for a landing page and interactive product mockups.
Which is cheaper, Namelix or Spline?
Namelix: It's free to use. Spline: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $0.
Which is easier to use, Namelix or Spline?
Namelix rates highest for ease of use in our scores. Founders and small business owners brainstorming a business, product or brand name.
How we compare
Ratings are our own, from using each tool, across ease of use, features, output quality, value for money, speed & reliability.
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