Polotno
Spline
| Feature | Polotno | Spline |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20.99/mo | Free / from $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, saas-builders, budget-designers, quick-design-needs | web-designers, product-designers, front-end-developers, creative-agencies |
| Founded | 2021 | 2020 |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Image Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Background Removal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sdk Embedding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Text Effects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Export Options | ✓ | ✗ |
| 3d Modeling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Real Time Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Animations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Interactions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Web Export | ✗ | ✓ |
| Materials | ✗ | ✓ |
| Physics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Polotno Pros
- No account required to start
- SDK for embedding in your own app
- AI background removal and generation
- Clean and fast interface
✗ Polotno Cons
- Smaller template library than Canva
- Limited brand kit features
- Community-driven content
✓ 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
Polotno is built for developers and saas builders, with a focus on templates and ai-image-generation. Spline targets web designers and product designers and leads with 3d-modeling and real-time-collaboration.
On pricing, Spline is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $9/mo compared to $20.99/mo for Polotno. That $11.989999999999998/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Spline offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Polotno takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Spline has a slight overall edge — but if no account required to start matters most to you, Polotno may still be the right call.