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Spline vs Krea

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Spline

Software

3D design tool for the web

From
Free
Rated
-
K

Krea

Software

Generate, enhance, and edit images, videos, or 3D meshes with AI

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Spline has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Spline aI generation features produce inconsistent and often distorted results, failing at basic depth perception tasks; Krea usage is metered in compute units that vary by operation; the free tier grants only 100 units per day, and the $9 per month Basic tier steps up to 5,000 units, as of August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spline and Krea actually diverge.

Attributes where Spline and Krea differ
AttributeSplineKrea
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, visionOSWeb
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Spline

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

Only in Krea

Nothing recorded that Spline does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Spline

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

Krea

No use cases recorded yet. See the Krea review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

Krea

  • Usage is metered in compute units that vary by operation; the free tier grants only 100 units per day, and the $9 per month Basic tier steps up to 5,000 units, as of August 2026.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Krea

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Krea review.

Which should you pick?

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.

Choose Krea if

Nothing in the data separates Krea from Spline on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Questions people ask

Is Spline or Krea better?
Neither clearly leads. Spline starts at Free and Krea at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Spline or Krea?
Spline has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Spline and On request for Krea.
Does Spline or Krea run on more platforms?
Spline runs on Web, iOS, Android, visionOS. Krea runs on Web.
Can I use Spline for free?
Yes. Spline has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Krea starts at On request.
What is Spline best used for?
Spline is most often used for web 3d experiences, interactive prototypes, product visualization. Of those, web 3d experiences and interactive prototypes are not what Krea is typically brought in for.
What can Spline do that Krea cannot?
Spline covers 3D modeling, Real-time collaboration, Animations, Interactions.

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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