Compare MyMiniFactory commission with Printlooper designer royalties on fulfilled prints.
MyMiniFactory curates paid STL downloads with a roughly 30% platform commission on sales. Printlooper pays designers a royalty on retail when sellers fulfill physical orders through the supplier network. Both can coexist: digital sales for printer owners, Printlooper royalties for shipped-goods customers. The tables below spell out net designer income at two gross revenue levels using documented fee assumptions.
Curated downloads vs marketplace royalties
MyMiniFactory optimizes discovery within a vetted digital catalog. Printlooper optimizes production routing and multi-seller merchandising of the same asset.
Physical royalties compound when multiple sellers list your design, each fulfilled order triggers your snapshotted royalty rate.
Fulfillment and buyer expectations
MyMiniFactory buyers expect instant file delivery. Printlooper buyers expect a finished part in the mail, different price points and repeat purchase patterns.
Combining digital and physical sales
List STLs on MyMiniFactory for digital buyers and on Printlooper for physical fulfillment royalties. Each channel monetizes a different segment of the same audience.
Frequently asked questions
Is MyMiniFactory's commission always 30%?
Published storefront tiers can change effective rates. Comparison examples use the widely cited ~30% standard commission unless you qualify for a reduced tier.
Which earns more at $2,000/mo gross?
Digital marketplaces often show higher net at the same gross because Printlooper pays a royalty slice of physical retail, not a majority share of a download price. Evaluate both channels for your catalog.
Does Printlooper replace MyMiniFactory?
No. Many designers keep digital storefronts and add Printlooper for physical royalty income.