Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
SplinevsSketch
Spline starts at $9/mo, 25% cheaper than Sketch's $12/mo. Both rated 4.5/5 by users.
Splinevs Sketch
★ 4.5/5
Only in Spline
- ✦ 3D Modeling
- ✦ 3D Animation
- ✦ Real-time Rendering
✓ Free planFrom $9/mo(cheaper)2M+ users · est. 2020
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Sketchvs Spline
★ 4.5/5
Only in Sketch
- ✦ UI Design
- ✦ Prototyping
- ✦ Symbols & Libraries
From $12/mo(pricier)1M+ users · est. 2010
Try Sketch Free →Ratings Breakdown
Spline
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.6/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Sketch
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.6/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Spline uniquely offers 3D Modeling, 3D Animation, Real-time Rendering. Sketch uniquely offers UI Design, Prototyping, Symbols & Libraries. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Spline
Sketch
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
✓
✗
UI Design
✗
✓
Prototyping
✗
✓
Symbols & Libraries
✗
✓
Smart Layout
✗
✓
Responsive Design
✗
✓
Web App
✗
✓
Mac App
✗
✓
Developer Handoff
✗
✓
Version Control
✗
✓
Collaboration
✗
✓
Plugins
✗
✓
Templates
✗
✓
Vector Editing
✗
✓
Export
✗
✓
Design Tokens
✗
✓
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 Sketch if you need:
- ✓ UI Design
- ✓ Prototyping
- ✓ Symbols & Libraries
- ✓ Smart Layout
- ✓ Responsive Design
Pricing Comparison
Spline starts at $9/mo, 25% cheaper than Sketch's $12/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
Sketch Plans
Paid plans only
StandardBest Value
$12/editor/mo- • Unlimited viewers
- • Real-time collaboration
Business
$25/editor/mo- • SSO
- • Priority support
Mac-only
$120/one-time/year- • Mac app only
- • No collaboration
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