Side by side
| Feature | Spline | Tripo |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Browser-based collaborative 3D and 2D design tool for building and embedding real-time interactive experiences, with an AI agent. | Online AI 3D model generator that turns text prompts or images into 3D models for games, 3D printing, animation and e-commerce. |
| Price from | 12 USD/mo | 20 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, ios, android, api | web, api |
| API | yes | not stated |
Spline: key features
- Real-time 3D modeling and rendering in the browser
- Layer-based materials with a ready-made material library
- Timeline animation, states and event-based interactivity
- Physics and particle effects
- AI agent for editing and AI 3D/texture generation
- Embeddable web viewer and iOS/Android exports
Tripo: key features
- Text-to-3D and image-to-3D generation
- Smart Mesh quad topology from 500 to 25K polygons
- Automatic rigging with production-ready skeletons
- PBR texturing up to 8K
- Smart segmentation for 3D printing
- Export to GLB, FBX, OBJ, USD, STL and 3MF
FAQ
Is Spline or Tripo better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Spline and Tripo free?
Spline: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: limited personal files, unlimited file viewers, web exports with watermark, access to the Spline Library. Tripo: Yes, there is a free plan. 200 monthly credits (about 13 models), 1 concurrent task, standard queue, public models for non-commercial use only, limited edit history and exports, limited image generation access.