The 30% commission problem
Renderosity has been a fixture in the digital art community since 1999, primarily serving Poser and DAZ3D artists. But its commission structure has not kept pace with what 3D model sellers expect in 2026. At approximately 30% per sale, a creator selling a $20 model 500 times loses $3,000 to platform fees alone.
Proofly's model is fundamentally different: sellers keep 100% of the sale price. The platform earns only a small flat fee paid by the buyer at checkout — not a percentage carved from the creator's revenue. This is the permanent business model.
Revenue calculator
| Platform | You receive / mo | Platform keeps |
|---|---|---|
| Renderosity (30%) | $1,400 | $600 |
| Proofly (0%) | $2,000 | $0 |
You keep $600 more per month · that's $7,200/year you're not giving to Renderosity.
No real-time 3D viewer means lower conversions
Renderosity shows static renders, promotional images, and occasionally turntable animations — but there is no interactive 3D preview that lets a buyer freely inspect the geometry before purchasing.
For 3D print buyers, this is a significant friction point. They need to verify overhang angles, wall thickness, support requirements, and topology quality before committing. Static renders can hide manifold errors, non-watertight meshes, and print-failure-prone geometry that only surfaces in a slicer.
Proofly embeds a full WebGL viewer on every listing — no plugin, no download, no account required to preview. Buyers rotate, zoom, and inspect the model in real time. Higher confidence before purchase translates directly to higher conversion rates and fewer refund requests.
When your file gets pirated — then what?
Renderosity, like most platforms, offers no way to trace a pirated file back to the original buyer. Once a file is downloaded and reshared on a forum or piracy site, you have no forensic mechanism to identify who leaked it.
Proofly's HiddenMark system embeds a unique steganographic code inside the mesh geometry of every paid download — a different fingerprint per buyer, per purchase. The code survives conversion between formats, re-export from most tools, and basic metadata stripping. If your model surfaces on a piracy site, upload the leaked file to proofly.store/hiddenmark to identify exactly which transaction it came from.
🔐 HiddenMark
Every paid download on Proofly is automatically fingerprinted at checkout. You configure nothing — it happens invisibly per buyer per purchase.
How HiddenMark works →Built for 3D printing, not just digital art
Renderosity was built for the Poser and DAZ3D ecosystem — digital illustration and animation assets, not printable geometry. Its category structure, search filters, and buyer community reflect that heritage. If your primary output is printable STLs, GLBs for product visualization, or CAD files for engineers, Renderosity's audience is not your audience.
Proofly is focused specifically on 3D model formats for makers and designers: STL, GLB, OBJ, 3MF, STEP/CAD, FBX, and ZIP bundles. Every listing gets format filters, an AI topology check, and a 3D viewer optimized for print-ready geometry. The buyer community is built around 3D printing and fabrication — not digital illustration.
You do not have to choose
Proofly has no exclusivity clause. If you have an existing Renderosity store, cross-listing on Proofly takes about 2 minutes per model — upload the file, add a description, set a price. The 3D viewer is generated automatically. Many creators keep their Renderosity presence for existing customers while using Proofly as their primary storefront for the 3D printing audience.
The first 100 sellers on Proofly earn Founding Creator status permanently — a badge, reduced buyer fees, and early access to features. As of mid-2026, spots are still available.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage does Renderosity take from 3D model sales?
Renderosity charges approximately 30% commission per sale for standard sellers. On a $20 model at 100 sales, that is $600 paid to the platform. Proofly charges sellers 0% — the platform earns only from a small flat fee paid by the buyer.
Can buyers preview 3D models before buying on Renderosity?
Renderosity shows static renders but has no interactive real-time 3D viewer. Proofly includes a full WebGL in-browser viewer on every listing — buyers inspect topology, rotate, and zoom before purchase. No plugin or account required to preview.
Does Renderosity protect against 3D file piracy?
Renderosity has no per-buyer piracy tracing for 3D files. Proofly HiddenMark embeds a unique steganographic fingerprint per buyer inside the mesh geometry — if your file leaks, upload it to proofly.store/hiddenmark to identify the exact purchase.
Can I sell on both Renderosity and Proofly?
Yes. Proofly has no exclusivity requirement. Cross-list your catalog on both platforms without any penalty. You can migrate gradually or run both stores in parallel.
What 3D formats does Proofly support?
STL, GLB, OBJ, 3MF, STEP/CAD, FBX, and ZIP packages — all with an in-browser 3D viewer and HiddenMark fingerprinting on every paid download. No plugin required for buyers.
How do payouts work on Proofly compared to Renderosity?
Renderosity processes payouts monthly after a minimum threshold, deducting ~30% commission before payment. On Proofly, payouts use Stripe Connect — funds are held 7 days after each sale, then transferred automatically to your bank account. 0% commission means the full model price is yours.
Ready to keep 100% of your sales?
Upload your first model in 2 minutes. No exclusivity, no monthly fee, 0% commission. HiddenMark fingerprinting is automatic on every paid download.
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