SketchUp vs Spline
SketchUp
sketchup.trimble.com
Spline
spline.designSide by side
| Figure | SketchUp | Spline |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.90/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 16 | 5 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 9.2 (#6) | 8.9 (#16) |
| Animation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Westminster, Colorado, United States | Middletown, Delaware, United States |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Platform access | Product access includes web, iPad, and desktop; Studio is Windows only. | both |
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Refund policy | Annual refunds are available within 14 days; monthly refunds are available within 7 days of initial purchase. | No refund policy is stated in the provided page text. |
| Render engine | both | built-in |
| Paid from | 10.75 | 12 |
Plans
SketchUp
- FreeFree
- Go Annual$10.75 a month
- Pro Annual$33.25 a month
- Studio Annual$71.58 a month
- Pro Scan Annual$41.58 a month
- Pro Civil Contractor Annual$41.58 a month
- Pro Advanced Workflows Annual$49.92 a month
- Go$10.75 a year
- Pro$33.25 a year
- Pro Civil Contractor$41.58 a year
Spline
- FreeFree
- Hobby$15 a month
- Pro$30 a month
- Max$70 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
SketchUp
SketchUp is 3D modeling software with parametric modeling, animation tools, rendering, and 3D-print export. It runs on the web, iOS, and Windows, though Studio’s advanced visualization and BIM workflows are Windows-only. A free browser-based plan includes Trimble Connect storage and 3D Warehouse access, but is not for commercial use. SketchUp for Schools is free with an eligible Google Workspace for Education or Microsoft Education account and works on Chromebooks or other internet-connected computers. Its education tier includes lesson plans, 3D printing, community support, and storage through Google Drive or OneDrive. Paid plans add different capabilities: Go includes web and iPad access, Pro includes desktop modeling and 2D documentation, while Studio adds point-cloud modeling and rendered animations. Go Annual costs $10.75 a month billed annually; Pro Annual costs $33.25 a month billed annually. Users can share and collaborate through Trimble Connect, and Extension Warehouse offers more than 600 extensions. SketchUp is part of Trimble and was founded in 2000.
Spline
Spline is a 3D design platform with sculpting, animation, parametric modeling, real-time rendering, AI editing, motion, and a built-in render engine. It can export 3D-print files and ship experiences to the web, Apple, and Android. Integrations include Webflow, Framer, Wix Studio, HTML/JS, React, Next.js, Swift, and Kotlin. The free plan costs $0.00 per month and includes limited personal files, unlimited viewers, watermarked web exports, and Spline Library access. Paid plans add export and higher-resolution options. Hobby costs $15.00 per month billed annually with 2,000 monthly credits; Pro costs $30.00 per month billed annually with 3,000 credits; and Max costs $70.00 per month billed annually with 10,000 credits. Enterprise has custom pricing and can provide private teams, centralized licensing and billing, SAML Single Sign-On, code and self-hosted exports, priority support, onboarding, and training. Enterprise customers can request a trial. Spline lists ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance.