Sketch vs Spline
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.4
vs4.5
Starting Price
$12
vsFree
Pricing Model
paid
vsfreemium
Feature
Sketch
Spline
Vector design
Prototyping
Collaboration
Component libraries
Plugins
Developer handoff
3D Modeling
Real-Time Collaboration
Web Export
Animations
Interactive Events
Physics Simulation
Sketch Pros
- Mature and extensive plugin ecosystem
- Mac-native performance and feel
- Established professional-grade tool
- Offline-first — works without internet
Sketch Cons
- Mac-only for editing — excludes Windows users
- Losing market share to Figma rapidly
- Smaller community than Figma
- Collaboration features lag behind Figma
Spline Pros
- Makes 3D design accessible to non-3D designers
- Runs entirely in the browser
- Real-time collaboration like Figma but for 3D
- Easy web export with embed codes
- Interactive events without coding
- Generous free plan
Spline Cons
- 3D modeling is simpler than professional tools
- Performance can lag with complex scenes
- Limited material and lighting options
- Export formats are limited
- Not suitable for production 3D assets
- Smaller asset library than alternatives