Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
SplinevsAdobe Illustrator
Spline starts at $9/mo, 61% cheaper than Adobe Illustrator's $22.99/mo. Both rated 4.5/5 by users.
Splinevs Adobe Illustrator
★ 4.5/5-0.1 vs Adobe Illustrator
Only in Spline
- ✦ 3D Modeling
- ✦ 3D Animation
- ✦ Real-time Rendering
✓ Free planFrom $9/mo(cheaper)2M+ users · est. 2020
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Adobe Illustratorvs Spline
★ 4.6/5+0.1 vs Spline
Only in Adobe Illustrator
- ✦ Vector Design
- ✦ Pen Tool
- ✦ Typography
From $22.99/mo(pricier)Part of Creative Cloud (30M+) users · est. 1987
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Spline
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.6/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Adobe Illustrator
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Spline uniquely offers 3D Modeling, 3D Animation, Real-time Rendering. Adobe Illustrator uniquely offers Vector Design, Pen Tool, Typography. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Spline
Adobe Illustrator
3D Modeling
✓
✗
3D Animation
✓
✗
Real-time Rendering
✓
✗
Web Embed
✓
✗
Game-like Interactions
✓
✗
Physics
✓
✗
Materials & Lighting
✓
✗
Collaborative Editing
✓
✗
Component System
✓
✗
API
✓
✗
Export (GLTF, Image)
✓
✗
Keyboard Shortcuts
✓
✗
Version History
✓
✗
Custom Domains
✓
✗
Code Export
✓
✗
Vector Design
✗
✓
Pen Tool
✗
✓
Typography
✗
✓
Color Management
✗
✓
Artboards
✗
✓
Symbols
✗
✓
Patterns
✗
✓
Image Trace
✗
✓
3D Effects
✗
✓
Variable Fonts
✗
✓
Cloud Documents
✗
✓
Creative Cloud Libraries
✗
✓
Plugins
✗
✓
iPad Version
✗
✓
AI-powered Features (Generative)
✗
✓
Total Features
15
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Spline if you need:
- ✓ 3D Modeling
- ✓ 3D Animation
- ✓ Real-time Rendering
- ✓ Web Embed
- ✓ Game-like Interactions
Choose Adobe Illustrator if you need:
- ✓ Vector Design
- ✓ Pen Tool
- ✓ Typography
- ✓ Color Management
- ✓ Artboards
Pricing Comparison
Spline starts at $9/mo, 61% cheaper than Adobe Illustrator's $22.99/mo.
Spline Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • Unlimited projects
- • Basic export
ProBest Value
$9/mo- • Unlimited viewers
- • Custom domains
Team
$27/user/mo- • Shared libraries
- • Advanced collaboration
Adobe Illustrator Plans
Paid plans only
IllustratorBest Value
$22.99/mo- • Single app
- • 100GB storage
All Apps
$59.99/mo- • 20+ Creative Cloud apps
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