Why creators need more than a search engine
Yeggi is useful for finding free models — that's its purpose. But for creators, appearing in Yeggi results means your work is being indexed on platforms that pay you nothing. The search engine drives traffic to free-download pages, and that traffic converts into $0 in your pocket.
Proofly is indexed by Google and can appear in "3d model search engine" queries too — but every click that lands on a Proofly listing leads to a purchase page, not a free download. Your models have prices. Buyers see them in a WebGL viewer. And every paid download embeds a unique HiddenMark™ fingerprint, so you always know who downloaded what.
Using Proofly as a 3D model search engine
Buyers searching for 3D models on Proofly get a filterable, searchable catalog with real-time 3D previews in the browser — no need to download to check geometry. Filters include file format (STL, GLB, OBJ, 3MF), category (miniatures, architecture, gaming, props, engineering), and price range. Results are ranked by download count and recency.
Unlike Yeggi — which redirects you off-platform — Proofly keeps the full buyer journey in one place: discovery → 3D preview → purchase → instant download. No external redirects, no broken links to hosting sites that may have deleted the file.
HiddenMark™ — the feature Yeggi cannot offer
Every file sold on Proofly is watermarked at the mesh level using steganographic encoding. The fingerprint is invisible to the naked eye and survives scaling, reslicing, and format conversion. If a buyer leaks your paid STL to a piracy channel, you can upload the leaked file to proofly.store/hiddenmark and identify the exact purchase within seconds.
This is a fundamental difference from any aggregation or free-sharing platform: on Proofly, you have accountability. Every download is traceable.
For buyers: find & preview 3D models
If you are looking for 3D models to buy — not just download for free — Proofly's marketplace gives you:
- In-browser WebGL viewer on every listing — rotate, zoom, inspect geometry before purchasing
- Instant download after payment — no waiting for approval or email
- Multiple formats in one purchase — STL + GLB + OBJ bundled by the creator
- Print settings included — layer height, supports, material recommended by the designer
- Creator-verified files — not re-uploaded scrapes from other platforms
Frequently asked questions
What is Yeggi and why don't creators earn from it?
Yeggi is a meta-search engine that indexes free 3D models from Thingiverse, Printables, MyMiniFactory, and others. All results lead to free-download pages — creators earn $0. Proofly is a paid marketplace where you set your own price and keep 100%.
Can I use Proofly as a 3D model search engine?
Yes. Proofly has a live-search marketplace with format and category filters. Every listing includes an in-browser 3D viewer so buyers can inspect geometry before purchasing. It is designed for paid models, not free sharing.
What formats does Proofly support?
STL, GLB, OBJ, 3MF, FBX, and ZIP packages. Creators can upload multiple formats in one listing. The in-browser viewer renders all supported formats.
How much does it cost to sell on Proofly?
Free for sellers. You keep 100% of the price you set. The platform earns a small flat fee paid by the buyer — your earnings are never reduced by commission.
How does HiddenMark™ protect my models?
Every downloaded file receives a unique steganographic fingerprint embedded in the mesh. If the file is leaked, upload it to proofly.store/hiddenmark/verify to identify the exact purchase and buyer.
Ready to earn from your 3D models?
List your first model in minutes. No subscription, no commission — you keep 100% of every sale. HiddenMark™ protects every download automatically.