Blender vs Spine
| Blender | Spine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $70.83/mo |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| 2D animation tools | Yes | Yes |
| 3D modeling | Yes | — |
| Character rigging | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | — | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Export formats | — | JSON, binary, GIF, PNG, JPEG, AVI, QuickTime video, texture atlas |
Both are listed in Best Animation Software. On Specifiction, Blender scores higher on our published basis.