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ChatGPT

ChatGPT is an AI assistant that helps creators generate product ideas, improve descriptions, craft AI prompts, write listings, automate tasks, and streamline business strategy. A 24/7 creative partner.

πŸ” Automation & Workflow🧠 Design & ModelingπŸ†“ FreeπŸš€ Scaling Up⭐ Must-Have

MakerWorld

MakerWorld is Bambu Lab’s STL file platform offering creators visibility, monetization, and file-sharing tools with built-in slicing and community engagement.

πŸ“ File Marketplaces🟒 Beginner FriendlyπŸ†“ Free🌱 First Sales⭐ Must-Have

Blender

Blender is a professional-grade, open-source 3D modeling and sculpting tool used by designers and artists for everything from prototypes to final product models.

🧠 Design & ModelingπŸ”΄ Expert UseπŸ†“ FreeπŸš€ Scaling Up⭐ Must-Have

Canva

Canva is a browser-based design tool for creating SVGs and marketing visuals. Export vector shapes for modeling in Blender, or use SmartMockups to present your products professionally.

🧠 Design & ModelingπŸ“’ Marketing & SocialπŸ†“ Free🌱 First SalesπŸ”₯ Hidden Gem

Meshy

Meshy.ai is an AI-powered tool that converts images or text into 3D meshes. It's user-friendly and great for early prototyping but may require geometry cleanup for printing.

🧠 Design & Modeling🟑 IntermediateπŸ†“ Free🌱 First SalesπŸ§ͺ Experimental

Vizcom

Vizcom turns sketches and images into detailed 3D render-style visuals or meshes. One of the most refined image-to-3D conversion tools available, ideal for concept development.

🧠 Design & ModelingπŸ”΄ Expert UseπŸ’° ExpensiveπŸš€ Scaling UpπŸ”₯ Hidden Gem

Nomad Sculpt

Nomad Sculpt is a mobile sculpting app for iOS and Android, allowing for organic, intuitive 3D modeling. Ideal for stylized, artistic, or collectible designs.

🧠 Design & Modeling🟒 Beginner FriendlyπŸ’Έ Cheap🌱 First Sales

Fusion 360

Fusion 360 is a professional parametric CAD tool widely used in product design, engineering, and functional prototyping workflows.

🧠 Design & ModelingπŸ”΄ Expert UseπŸ’° ExpensiveπŸš€ Scaling Up

Shapr3D

Shapr3D is a CAD tool designed for tablet workflows using Apple Pencil. It excels at quick mechanical sketches and parametric modeling.

🧠 Design & Modeling🟑 IntermediateπŸ’° Expensive🌱 First Sales

OrcaSlicer

OrcaSlicer is a fork of Bambu Studio with advanced slicing features, customizable flow controls, and built-in calibration utilities.

🧩 Slicing & Calibration🟑 IntermediateπŸ†“ Free🌱 First Sales

SuperSlicer

SuperSlicer offers deep control over slicing parameters and modifier meshes. Ideal for advanced users seeking fine-tuned quality control.

🧩 Slicing & CalibrationπŸ”΄ Expert UseπŸ†“ FreeπŸš€ Scaling Up

PrusaSlicer

PrusaSlicer is a popular open-source slicer with modifier mesh support, adaptive layers, and great print quality tuning options.

🧩 Slicing & Calibration🟑 IntermediateπŸ†“ Free🌱 First Sales

CapCut

CapCut is a free mobile/desktop video editor with effects, auto-captions, transitions, and templates β€” perfect for quick content creation.

πŸ“’ Marketing & Social🟒 Beginner FriendlyπŸ†“ Free🌱 First Sales

Payhip

Payhip is a lightweight platform for selling digital files (like STLs), offering instant checkout, VAT support, and hosted product pages.

πŸ›οΈ Online Selling & Checkout🟒 Beginner FriendlyπŸ†“ Free🌱 First Sales

Gumroad

Gumroad is a digital sales platform used to sell STL files, bundles, or tutorials. Great for early monetization and building email lists.

πŸ›οΈ Online Selling & Checkout🟑 IntermediateπŸ†“ Free🌱 First Sales

ClipDrop

ClipDrop is an AI-based image cleanup and background remover, useful for polishing product shots or removing unwanted elements.

πŸ§ͺ Utilities & Fixers🟒 Beginner FriendlyπŸ†“ Free🌱 First Sales

Cleanup.pictures

Cleanup.pictures lets you erase objects, text, or backgrounds from photos β€” great for improving marketing visuals or mockups.

πŸ§ͺ Utilities & Fixers🟒 Beginner FriendlyπŸ†“ FreeπŸ₯š Getting Started

Notion

Notion is a powerful workspace for planning launches, organizing files, and tracking customers or print batches. Super flexible.

πŸ” Automation & Workflow🟒 Beginner FriendlyπŸ†“ Free🌱 First Sales

Beacons.ai

Beacons is a smart bio-link tool with integrated mini-stores, link tracking, and design customization. Perfect for creators selling files.

πŸ“’ Marketing & Social🟒 Beginner FriendlyπŸ†“ Free🌱 First Sales

Make (Integromat)

Make.com is a visual automation builder for connecting apps and building complex workflows β€” powerful but with a learning curve.

πŸ” Automation & WorkflowπŸ”΄ Expert UseπŸ’Έ CheapπŸš€ Scaling Up

Zoho Invoice

Zoho Invoice is a free invoicing and client management tool with global features β€” ideal for freelancers and makers doing custom work.

πŸ“Š Admin & Invoicing🟒 Beginner FriendlyπŸ†“ Free🌱 First Sales

Loyverse POS

Loyverse is a POS and CRM system for makers selling at markets. Tracks inventory, customers, and supports barcode scanning.

πŸ“Š Admin & Invoicing🟑 IntermediateπŸ†“ Free🌱 First Sales

Cubee

Cubee is a new-generation STL marketplace with a curated, social platform vibe. Great for creators experimenting with drops.

πŸ“ File Marketplaces🟒 Beginner FriendlyπŸ’Έ Cheap🌱 First SalesπŸ§ͺ Experimental

STLFlix

STLFlix is a subscription-based platform for STL consumers and creators. Files are paid by engagement, not sales β€” ideal for passive revenue.

πŸ“ File Marketplaces🟒 Beginner FriendlyπŸ’Έ CheapπŸ₯š Getting StartedπŸ§ͺ Experimental

Jitter.video

Jitter is a motion graphics editor perfect for animated text, overlays, and dynamic product intros without heavy video editing tools.

πŸ“’ Marketing & Social🟑 IntermediateπŸ†“ Free🌱 First Sales