At Minarium, we built our marketplace with one goal in mind: to empower creators, not weigh them down with endless fees. From day one, we knew high commissions were a major frustration in the 3D model space, and we set out to fix it.
Here’s How Our Commission Model Works
We’re launching with a limited Founder’s Program, just 15 creators will receive our lowest-ever rate of 6% commission. After that, new creators (for the following six months) will start with just 8% under our Early Bird plan. Long-term, our standard commission rate will be 10%, well below the typical fees on other platforms.
Many marketplaces inflate their fees over time or hide extra costs in subscription plans. We’ve deliberately designed Minarium to be transparent and fair from the start.
Why We Can Sustain Low Commissions
Our ability to keep commissions low isn’t magic, it’s strategy.
- Modern Search Tools: Our smart discovery tools make it easier for buyers to find models they love, increasing conversions naturally. This means we don’t need to rely on fees to cover gaps in performance, creators succeed and so does the marketplace.
- Flexible Ad Options: While ads are available for creators who want a visibility boost, they are completely optional. We also welcome external sponsors such as resin and printer brands, which help keep the lights on without burdening creators.
- Lean Operations: Our platform was built from the ground up with scalability in mind, so we don’t have bloated infrastructure costs.
- Future Growth, Fairly Shared: As our community grows, we’ll continue offering flexible plans for top creators, those who grow with us will unlock even better terms, like reduced commissions and faster payouts.
Our Commitment to Creators
We aren’t here to nickel and dime you. We’re here to provide a sustainable, creator-first marketplace that grows with you, not off of you.
If you’ve been burned by rising fees on other platforms, we invite you to see what we’re building at Minarium, starting with commissions that are actually fair.