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Image, Logo & Design
Spline
Design interactive 3D for websites and apps in your browser, with AI that builds scenes.
4.0our rating
FreemiumFrom $0Works with Claude Code
Quick take
- Browser-based 3D design for websites and apps, much easier than Blender.
- AI builds and edits scenes and generates 3D models, textures and images from a prompt.
- Exports to web embeds, video, iPhone and Android apps and code, with an MCP server for Claude.
- The free plan has no AI and adds a watermark. Hobby is $12/seat/mo yearly, Pro $25.
- Heavy scenes can slow your site on older phones.
What is Spline?
Spline is a 3D design tool that runs in your browser. You build 3D objects and scenes, add animation and interactions (things that move when someone hovers, scrolls or clicks), then embed them on your website, often as an eye-catching hero section. It's much easier than traditional 3D software like Blender.
Its AI agent can build and edit scenes for you, and it generates 3D models, textures and images from a prompt. You can export to a web embed, video, image files, iPhone and Android apps, or code. It has an MCP server, so Claude can work in your Spline files too. A newer 2D editor handles flat designs from the same account.
The catch: the free plan has no AI, adds a watermark and limits your files. Heavy 3D scenes can slow a website down on older phones, and building anything detailed still takes some learning.
Who's using it, and who it's for
- Designers
- Marketers
- Startups
- Agencies
Designers, marketers and founders who want 3D visuals on their website or product without learning Blender.
Key features
3D editor in the browser
Build 3D objects and scenes without installing anything.
AI agent
Describe what you want and the agent builds or edits the scene.
AI 3D and textures
Generate 3D models, textures and images from a prompt.
Interactions and animation
Make objects react to hover, scroll and clicks, or animate them over time.
Export anywhere
Embed on the web, export video and images, or build iPhone and Android apps.
MCP server
Connect Claude or other AI tools to read and change your Spline files.
How we rate it
4.0 / 5
Our rating
From using the tool ourselves. The average of the five scores.
- Ease of use
- 3.5
- Features
- 4.5
- Output quality
- 4.5
- Value for money
- 3.5
- Speed & reliability
- 4.0
How quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.
How completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together.
How good the results are before you fix them.
What you get for the price, including the free plan.
How fast it is and how often it falls over.
Spline pricing
Which plan should you pick?
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.
Prices in USD unless noted, checked 3 November 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before you buy.
Best use cases
Ways Spline can slot into your week.
- 1
A 3D hero for your landing page
Build a spinning product or animated scene and embed it at the top of your site.
- 2
Interactive product preview
Let customers turn and zoom a 3D model of your product.
- 3
3D graphics for social
Animate a 3D logo or product and export it as a video for Reels.
- 4
Add depth to a Framer or Webflow site
Drop a Spline embed into your existing site builder.
How it fits your tech stack
Pros and cons
Pros
- Far easier than traditional 3D software
- AI builds scenes, models and textures
- Exports to web, video, code and mobile apps
- MCP server for Claude
- Unlimited viewers on every plan
Cons
- Free plan has no AI and adds a watermark
- Per-seat pricing adds up for teams
- Heavy scenes can slow websites on older phones
- Detailed work still takes time to learn
Spline alternatives
The closest alternatives to Spline in the library, best rated first.
Nano Banana
4.6
Best for editing photos by describing the change
Compare with Spline
Canva
4.5
Best for social media posts and stories
Compare with Spline
Affinity
4.4
Best for Replacing Adobe apps without the subscription
Compare with Spline
Namelix
4.4
Best for brainstorming a business name
Compare with Spline
Why it made the list
It's the most popular way to add interactive 3D to a website, and its AI now builds scenes from a prompt.
Spline FAQ
How much does Spline cost?
There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $0. Prices checked 3 November 2026 against Spline's pricing page.
Is Spline free?
Yes, Spline has a free option. 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.
What is Spline best for?
Spline is best for A 3D hero section for a landing page, interactive product mockups and Animated 3D graphics for social and video. Designers, marketers and founders who want 3D visuals on their website or product without learning Blender.
What are the best Spline alternatives?
The closest alternatives are Nano Banana, Canva, Affinity and Namelix. Nano Banana is best for editing photos by describing the change.
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