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Hive vs Spline

Hive logo

Hive

Software

Project management built for speed

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Spline logo

Spline

Software

3D design tool for the web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Spline has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Hive the free plan is capped at 200 MB of storage; Spline aI generation features produce inconsistent and often distorted results, failing at basic depth perception tasks
  • They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, Spline covers 3D modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and Spline actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and Spline differ
AttributeHiveSpline
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb, iOS, Android, visionOS
Founded20152020

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Hive

  • Tasks
  • Gantt view
  • Kanban
  • Time tracking
  • Forms
  • Slack
  • Zoom
  • Google Drive

Only in Spline

  • 3D modeling
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • Code export
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Webflow

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Hive

  • Project and task management with multiple project viewsnot Spline
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot Spline

Spline

  • Web 3D experiencesnot Hive
  • Interactive prototypesnot Hive
  • Product visualizationnot Hive

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Hive

  • The free plan is capped at 200 MB of storage
  • The Starter plan at $5 per user per month is limited to 10 projects
  • Eight capabilities are sold as $5 per user add ons on the Teams plan, including CRM, timesheets, proofing, resourcing, advanced dashboards, external users and SSO
  • Buying SSO plus a few of those add ons therefore costs more than the $12 base seat itself
  • AI credits are metered monthly at 1,000, 3,000 and 5,000 by plan

Spline

  • AI generation features produce inconsistent and often distorted results, failing at basic depth perception tasks
  • Limited to simpler designs - not suitable for high-poly, detailed production models
  • Performance degrades with complex scenes containing many objects and materials
  • Limited non-Apple platform coverage compared to cross-platform design tools
  • Tutorials are either too fast for beginners or too basic for advanced users

Pricing, plan by plan

Hive

On request
  • FreeFree
    • Basic features
    • 10 users
  • Teams$12/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Time tracking
    • Automations

Spline

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited projects
    • Basic exports
    • Community support
  • Pro$9/month
    • Advanced exports
    • Custom domains
    • Password protection
  • Team$19/month
    • Team collaboration
    • Version control
    • Admin controls

Which should you pick?

Choose Hive if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want gantt view.
Hive review

Choose Spline if

  • You need 3d modeling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, visionOS.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Spline review

Questions people ask

Is Hive or Spline better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at On request and Spline at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hive or Spline?
Spline has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hive and Free for Spline.
Does Hive or Spline run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Spline runs on Web, iOS, Android, visionOS.
Can I use Spline for free?
Yes. Spline has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hive starts at On request.
What is Hive best used for?
Hive is most often used for project and task management with multiple project views, coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teams. Of those, project and task management with multiple project views and coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teams are not what Spline is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that Spline cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. Spline covers 3D modeling, Real-time collaboration, Animations, Interactions. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Spline: What is Spline's pricing?

Spline offers a Free plan with watermarked web exports, Starter at $12/month (billed annually) removing watermarks, Professional at $20/month with unlimited projects, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Viewers are unlimited on all plans.

Source
Spline: Can Spline export 3D models to other tools?

Spline's export/import format support is more limited compared to traditional 3D tools like Blender. It focuses on web-first exports and native app code generation.

Source
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