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Polycam vs Spline

Polycam and Spline are both 3D Generation tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, editorial scores, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributePolycamSpline
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorPolycamSpline
Rating★ 4.5★ 4.4
PricingFreemiumFreemium
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb
Key featuresObject and spatial capture, Photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows, Gaussian splatsText/image to textured 3D, 3D editing and scene composition, Interactive publishing
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Polycam carries the higher editorial score (4.5★ vs 4.4★).
  • Both Polycam and Spline use a Freemium model.
  • Polycam runs on iOS, Android, Web; Spline runs on Web.

Polycam and Spline at a glance

Polycam

Polycam

Reality-capture platform with photogrammetry, LiDAR and Gaussian-splat workflows; capture modes, exports and collaboration vary by device and plan.

Rating
4.5★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Consider Polycam for spatial reference and documentation. Verify the capture mode, export entitlement and measurement tolerance required by your project.

Strengths

  • Several capture representations in one platform
  • Documented sharing and export options

Key features

  • Object and spatial capture
  • Photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows
  • Gaussian splats
  • Plan-dependent exports and team sharing

Best for

  • Prop and location reference capture
  • Team spatial documentation with checked measurements
Read the full Polycam review →

Spline

Spline

Browser 3D design platform with text/image-to-3D generation, an editor and interactive publishing; credits and export rights vary by workspace plan.

Rating
4.4★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Consider Spline for generation that leads into interactive scene design. Verify your export plan and target runtime before using a generated asset in production.

Strengths

  • Generation can continue into the scene editor
  • Documented material inspection and publishing routes

Key features

  • Text/image to textured 3D
  • 3D editing and scene composition
  • Interactive publishing
  • Workspace AI credits

Best for

  • Interactive web-scene drafts
  • Textured object and material exploration
Read the full Spline review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • Polycam also lists: Object and spatial capture, Photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows, Gaussian splats, Plan-dependent exports and team sharing
  • Spline also lists: Text/image to textured 3D, 3D editing and scene composition, Interactive publishing, Workspace AI credits

Frequently asked questions

Is Polycam or Spline better?

By editorial score, Polycam scores higher (4.5★ vs 4.4★). Both are capable 3D Generation tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Polycam or Spline?

Both Polycam and Spline use a Freemium pricing model.

Are Polycam and Spline open source?

No — neither Polycam nor Spline is open source.

What platforms do Polycam and Spline support?

Polycam supports iOS, Android, Web; Spline supports Web.

What are the main features of Polycam and Spline?

Polycam: Object and spatial capture, Photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows, Gaussian splats, Plan-dependent exports and team sharing. Spline: Text/image to textured 3D, 3D editing and scene composition, Interactive publishing, Workspace AI credits.

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