SplatHost vs SuperSplat: Which is Better?
Both SplatHost and SuperSplat let you host and share 3D Gaussian Splats, but they serve different needs. This guide breaks down the key differences to help you choose.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | SplatHost | SuperSplat |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | ✓ Private by default | ✗ Public only |
| Password Protection | ✓ Built-in | ✗ Not available |
| Embeds | ✓ Copy-paste iframe | ✗ Limited |
| Analytics | ✓ Views, embeds, engagement | ✗ Basic stats only |
| Community Features | ✗ Not focused on social | ✓ Comments, likes, follows |
| Max File Size (Free) | 50MB | 100MB |
| Pricing | Free, Pro ($9/mo), Team ($29/mo) | Free only |
When to Use SplatHost
✅ Client Work & Portfolios
You need password protection and private sharing for client previews or portfolio pieces.
✅ Notion/Website Embeds
You want to embed 3D viewers in your website, Notion docs, or portfolio without watermarks.
✅ Analytics & Tracking
You need to track views, embeds, and see where your splats are being shared.
✅ Professional Use Cases
Real estate, product demos, architecture, or any business that needs private hosting.
When to Use SuperSplat
✅ Community Sharing
You want your splats discovered by the 3DGS community. Comments and likes matter to you.
✅ Hobbyist/Personal Projects
You're experimenting with Gaussian Splatting and want to share your captures publicly.
✅ No Privacy Concerns
Everything you create is meant to be public. You don't need password protection.
Feature Breakdown
Privacy
SplatHost: Uploads are private by default. You choose who sees them (public, unlisted, or password-protected).
SuperSplat: Everything is public. No private hosting options.
Embedding
SplatHost: Clean iframe embeds for Notion, WordPress, Webflow, etc. Pro plan removes watermarks.
SuperSplat: Limited embed support. Primarily designed for in-platform viewing.
File Management
SplatHost: Upload limits based on plan. Expiring links on free tier (7 days).
SuperSplat: Unlimited hosting, but everything is public forever.
Pricing
SplatHost: Free tier (3 splats), Pro ($9/mo for 50 splats), Team ($29/mo unlimited).
SuperSplat: Completely free, funded by community donations.
Which Should You Choose?
| If you need... | Choose... |
| Password protection | SplatHost |
| Clean embeds for websites | SplatHost |
| Community discovery | SuperSplat |
| 100% free, unlimited hosting | SuperSplat |
| Analytics & view tracking | SplatHost |
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Start Free →Final Thoughts
Both platforms are excellent—they just solve different problems. If you're a professional needing private hosting and embeds, SplatHost is the clear choice. If you're a hobbyist wanting community feedback, SuperSplat is perfect.
Many users actually use both: SuperSplat for public experiments, SplatHost for client work.