How much more do I keep selling 3D models directly instead of through CGTrader or TurboSquid?

CGTrader's non-exclusive payout starts at 60% and scales up to 85% based on rolling 12-month sales volume — a 15-40% commission. TurboSquid's non-exclusive rate pays just 40% (a 60% commission) unless you join SquidGuild exclusively. A direct payment link charges 2% capped at €25, regardless of volume.

Do I need a Sketchfab or CGTrader account to sell 3D models?

No. A payment link works as a standalone storefront with no commission scale. Many sellers keep a presence on marketplaces for discovery while directing their existing audience to their own link where they keep nearly all of the sale.

Which 3D file format should I sell?

FBX for game engines and animation pipelines, OBJ as a safe static-mesh fallback, GLTF/GLB for web and AR use, and native Blend files for buyers who want the full editable scene. Bundling FBX, OBJ, and Blend covers most buyers.

Can I sell both personal-use and commercial licenses?

Yes. A personal-use license is priced lower and sells more often; a commercial or game-ready license is typically priced 2-4x higher. State the terms directly on the product page.

Guides/Sell 3D models online

No marketplace cut · Any format · 5 min setup

How to sell 3D models online

TurboSquid's 40% non-exclusive payout and CGTrader's tiered commission eat into every sale. A PayRequest payment link lets Blender, Unity, and Unreal artists sell models, PBR materials, and archviz assets directly — 2% fee capped at €25, with files delivered automatically.

€0/month — pay only when you sell No sliding commission scale Auto file delivery Any format, one listing

Start selling 3D models free

Why sell direct instead of through a 3D marketplace?

Marketplaces bring discovery, but their commission scales and payout minimums quietly eat into your best months.

Keep up to 98% of every sale

2% fee capped at €25, regardless of your sales volume or whether you sign an exclusivity agreement.

No approval queue

List and sell the same day — no marketplace review process before your model goes live.

Files delivered automatically

Buyers get a secure download link instantly after payment — no manual sending or Drive link management.

Sell to any buyer, any payment method

Card, iDEAL, SEPA, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfer — 20+ payment methods on one link.

License terms on the checkout page

State personal-use, commercial, or game-ready licensing directly at checkout — no ambiguity after the sale.

Any format, one listing

Bundle FBX, OBJ, GLTF, and Blend into a single ZIP, or sell format-specific versions — up to 25GB per upload.

Selling a 3D model — 3 steps

From upload to first sale in under 5 minutes. No developer, no marketplace approval.

STEP 01

Upload your 3D file(s)

Create a free account at payrequest.app. Upload FBX, OBJ, GLTF, or Blend files (or a bundled ZIP), up to 25GB, and set your price and license terms.

STEP 02

Get your payment link

PayRequest generates a hosted checkout page at payrequest.me/yourhandle. This is your storefront — no marketplace approval, no sliding commission scale.

STEP 03

Share it and buyers pay instantly

Post the link in your ArtStation profile, Twitter/X, or Discord. Buyers pay with card, iDEAL, or bank transfer and receive the file automatically after checkout.

TurboSquid vs CGTrader vs Sketchfab vs PayRequest

Compare commission structures across the platforms 3D artists actually use.

Option	Commission	Payout	Friction
TurboSquid	60% (non-exclusive)	Standard, 30+ day hold	40% payout rate unless you join SquidGuild exclusively
CGTrader	15-40% (tiered)	Standard	Commission scales with your 12-month volume — punishes good months
Sketchfab Store	30%	Standard	Fixed 30% cut regardless of price or volume
PayRequestThis	2% (max €25)	Same-day, your own account	—