Abstract
Spline
| Feature | Abstract | Spline |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $13/mo | Free / from $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | design-teams, agencies, enterprise-design, product-teams | web-designers, product-designers, front-end-developers, creative-agencies |
| Founded | 2015 | 2020 |
| Version Control | ✓ | ✗ |
| Branching | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Reviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspect | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| 3d Modeling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Real Time Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Animations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Interactions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Web Export | ✗ | ✓ |
| Materials | ✗ | ✓ |
| Physics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Abstract Pros
- Version control for design
- Great for teams
- Design reviews
- Branching
✗ Abstract Cons
- Sketch-focused
- Expensive
- Steep learning curve
✓ Spline Pros
- Browser-based with no installation required
- Easy to learn compared to traditional 3D tools
- Real-time collaboration like Figma for 3D
- Direct export to web (React, iframe, vanilla JS)
✗ Spline Cons
- Limited to simpler 3D scenes (not production rendering)
- Performance issues with complex models
- Fewer modeling tools than dedicated 3D software
The Verdict
Abstract is built for design teams and agencies, with a focus on version-control and branching. Spline targets web designers and product designers and leads with 3d-modeling and real-time-collaboration.
Pricing is close: Spline starts at $9/mo versus $13/mo for Abstract — not a deciding factor on its own.
Spline has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Abstract requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Spline offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Abstract takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Spline has a slight overall edge — but if version control for design matters most to you, Abstract may still be the right call.