3DExport takes 15-40%. You keep 100%.
3DExport uses a tiered commission system — new sellers typically lose 30-40% of every sale to the platform. You only reach better rates after hitting sales thresholds that can take months. Proofly charges 0% seller commission. The buyer pays a small flat service fee instead, so every cent of your listing price goes to you — from your very first sale, no tiers, no thresholds.
Revenue calculator: 3DExport vs Proofly
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3DExport earns you / month
$650
after 35% commission
Proofly earns you / month
$1000
0% commission, from sale #1
You save per year
$4200
+$350 every month
Buyer service fee on Proofly is paid by the buyer — not deducted from your listing price.
Side-by-side: 3DExport vs Proofly
| Feature | 3DExport | Proofly |
|---|---|---|
| Seller commission | 15–40% (tiered) | 0% — always |
| In-browser 3D viewer | ❌ Screenshots only | ✅ WebGL STL/GLB/OBJ/3MF |
| Per-buyer watermark | ❌ None | ✅ HiddenMark™ mesh fingerprint |
| File formats | 15+ (Cinema4D, Maya…) | STL, OBJ, GLB, 3MF, FBX, STEP, ZIP |
| Languages | English only | 20 languages |
| Print metadata (scale, dims) | ❌ Not shown | ✅ print_settings + AI topology |
| Delivery format | RAR archives (non-standard) | Native files or ZIP |
| Founding Creator status | ❌ | ✅ First 100 creators — forever |
Why creators switch from 3DExport to Proofly
0% commission — forever
No tiers, no thresholds, no percentage cuts. Your $20 listing earns you $20 on every sale — from your first upload to your thousandth.
In-browser 3D viewer
3DExport shows only screenshots. Proofly gives buyers a full WebGL viewer — rotate, zoom, inspect geometry — before they buy. Better previews mean higher conversion.
HiddenMark™ protection
Every paid download gets a unique invisible watermark in the mesh geometry — unique per buyer. If your file leaks, upload it to proofly.store/hiddenmark and identify the source in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What commission does 3DExport take from sellers?
3DExport charges sellers between 15% and 40% depending on their tier and volume. New sellers typically start at the higher end. On a $20 model sold 50 times per month, a new seller on 3DExport earns as little as $600 after commission — on Proofly the same seller keeps $1,000 (100% of listing price). The buyer pays a small flat service fee on Proofly instead.
Is Proofly a good alternative to 3DExport for selling 3D models?
Yes. Proofly supports all major 3D file formats — STL, OBJ, GLB, 3MF, FBX, STEP, and ZIP packages — and charges 0% seller commission. Key advantages over 3DExport: every listing gets a full in-browser WebGL 3D viewer so buyers preview the mesh before buying; HiddenMark embeds a unique per-buyer watermark in mesh geometry so you can trace any file leak; and Proofly is available in 20 languages vs 3DExport's English-only interface. You can list on both platforms simultaneously.
Does 3DExport protect 3D files from piracy?
3DExport has no per-buyer file fingerprinting. Every downloaded file is a plain copy with no buyer-specific identifier — if a buyer shares your file on Discord or a piracy site, you have no technical way to identify them. Proofly's HiddenMark system embeds an invisible steganographic code into mesh geometry for every paid download, unique to each buyer and purchase. Upload a suspected leaked file to proofly.store/hiddenmark to identify the source instantly.
Can I sell on 3DExport and Proofly at the same time?
Yes. Neither platform requires exclusivity. Many creators cross-list on multiple marketplaces to maximize reach. Proofly adds 0% commission, an in-browser 3D viewer, HiddenMark watermarking, and 20 languages — features 3DExport does not provide. You reach additional audiences at no extra cost.
Does Proofly support the same file formats as 3DExport?
Proofly supports STL, OBJ, GLB/GLTF, FBX, 3MF, STEP, and ZIP packages — all formats a print-focused creator needs. 3DExport lists 15+ formats including Cinema4D and Maya scene files, but lacks explicit GLB/GLTF support and bundles STL files in RAR archives which adds unnecessary friction for buyers. Proofly delivers native files directly.
How do payouts work on Proofly compared to 3DExport?
3DExport pays out through PayPal and wire transfer with a minimum threshold, and your effective payout rate is reduced by 15–40% commission before you see any money. Proofly uses Stripe Connect — you link your Stripe account once, and revenue from each sale is transferred directly to your balance. Because Proofly charges 0% seller commission, your payout equals your full listing price minus the Stripe processing fee (typically ~2.9% + $0.30). No platform cut, no payout tiers, no waiting to reach a higher commission bracket.
Start keeping 100% of what you earn
No commission, no tiers, no exclusivity required. Upload once, earn forever. First 100 creators get Founding Creator status — permanently featured on the platform.