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Framer vs Spline

Framer and Spline are both design tools tools aimed at agencies and freelancers. Framer costs less, from $10/mo versus $15/mo for Spline. Both have a free plan.

Framer

Design and publish websites visually

Spline

3D design for the web

PricingFreemium · $10Freemium · $15
Starting price$10/mo$15/mo
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Built forAgencies, Freelancers, Small businessesAgencies, Freelancers
Platformswebweb, macos, windows
CountryNL · 2014US · 2020
Rating——

Choose Framer if

Designers, founders and small marketing teams who want polished sites fast without code.

  • Fastest design-to-publish path
  • Beautiful defaults and animations
  • Figma users feel at home immediately

Look elsewhere if: Content-heavy or complex CMS sites (Webflow, WordPress) and stores (Shopify).

Choose Spline if

Web designers adding 3D to sites.

  • Easy 3D for web designers
  • Interactive embeds
  • Collaboration

Look elsewhere if: Film or game-grade 3D (Blender).

Framer vs Spline pricing

Framer

  • Free$01 GB bandwidth, 500 AI credits to try
  • Basic$10/mo30 pages, 1,000 CMS items, 50 GB bandwidth
  • Pro$30/mo150 pages, 2,500 CMS items, 100 GB bandwidth
  • EnterpriseCustomCustom limits, unlimited editors

Spline

  • Free$0Limited file creation, no AI credits
  • Hobby$15/seat/mo$12 billed annually; 2,000 AI credits, unlimited files
  • Pro$30/seat/mo$25 billed annually; 3,000 AI credits
  • Max$70/seat/mo$60 billed annually; 10,000 AI credits
  • EnterpriseCustomSSO, team library, version history

Framer · Key features

  • Figma-like canvas with stacks, grids, components and variants
  • Built-in effects, scroll animations and page transitions
  • CMS collections with dynamic pages
  • Localization and AI translation
  • Built-in analytics, SEO settings and fast hosting
  • Figma import plugin and template marketplace

Cons

  • Page and bandwidth limits can force upgrades
  • CMS and logic are shallower than Webflow
  • Less control over output code and hosting

Spline · Key features

  • Browser-based 3D modeling and animation
  • Interactions, events and physics
  • AI 3D generation
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Embed in websites and apps
  • Export to React, Three.js, Webflow, Framer

Cons

  • Performance depends on scene complexity
  • Not a full 3D suite like Blender
  • Limited files on free

Framer vs Spline: FAQ

Which is cheaper, Framer or Spline?

Framer starts at $10/mo and Spline at $15/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do Framer and Spline have a free plan?

Yes, both Framer and Spline have a free plan; paid plans add more usage and features.

Which is better for small businesses, Framer or Spline?

Framer lists small businesses as a core audience, while Spline is aimed more at agencies and freelancers.

Not sure yet?