Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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If you want a 3D model to 3D print, there are plenty of options available. In fact, there are almost too many options. In this video, we compare six different sites across ten different areas, with the aim of allowing you to pick the solution that caters to your needs.
I tried to be as meticulous as possible in preparing this video. As far as I am aware, all information is correct at the time of publishing. If mistakes are pointed out, I will note them in a pinned comment.
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Overview of options
Thingiverse: thingiverse.com
Ultimaker Makerbot merger article: prnewswire.com/news-releases/ultimaker-and-makerbot-announce-closing-of-merger-301622712.html
Myminifactory: myminifactory.com
Cults3D: cults3d.com
CrealityCloud: crealitycloud.com
Thangs: thangs.com
Printables: printables.com
Makerworld: makerworld.com
3:16 Free vs paid models
5:28 Advertising
6:39 Search functionality
7:56 Contests
8:38 Companion apps
10:07 Cloud/automatic printing
11:32 Rewards
12:30 Communities
13:30 Guides
14:12 How many is too many?
15:01 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
Check out my 2nd channel, TT Racing: youtube.com/@ttracingYT
If you want a 3D model to 3D print, there are plenty of options available. In fact, there are almost too many options. In this video, we compare six different sites across ten different areas, with the aim of allowing you to pick the solution that caters to your needs.
I tried to be as meticulous as possible in preparing this video. As far as I am aware, all information is correct at the time of publishing. If mistakes are pointed out, I will note them in a pinned comment.
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Overview of options
Thingiverse: thingiverse.com
Ultimaker Makerbot merger article: prnewswire.com/news-releases/ultimaker-and-makerbot-announce-closing-of-merger-301622712.html
Myminifactory: myminifactory.com
Cults3D: cults3d.com
CrealityCloud: crealitycloud.com
Thangs: thangs.com
Printables: printables.com
Makerworld: makerworld.com
3:16 Free vs paid models
5:28 Advertising
6:39 Search functionality
7:56 Contests
8:38 Companion apps
10:07 Cloud/automatic printing
11:32 Rewards
12:30 Communities
13:30 Guides
14:12 How many is too many?
15:01 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
