Introducing Thangs Memberships
Our goal is to empower 3D creators to do what they love, full-time
This results in a larger, more sustainable 3D ecosystem. Memberships is a platform empowering designers and creators to build deeper connections in a financially sustainable manner
3D-Native IP Protection
The Thangs search crawler can notify creators if content from paid membership plans has been publicly shared without permission on a number of third party platforms.
Automated Member Management
Leveraging automation, Thangs Membership creators have less “toil” associated with managing and administering their plans leaving them more time to focus on what matters most, designing amazing content and building communities.
Organic Discoverability and Growth
All Thangs users are fans of 3D - they are here to find you! Be discovered by millions of Thangs users, simply by uploading free or “free preview” content. Designers have built massive followings and entire businesses on Thangs, already. Market for free, simply by uploading new models.
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Choosing the right platform
| Thangs Memberships | Other Membership Platforms | Marketplaces | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patented, 3D content protection and anti‑theft notifications | |||
| Automated membership management (No manual effort required) | |||
| Customizable membership content distribution (Restrict downloads per user per month) | |||
| Native 3D viewer (30+ formats, animation, AR) | |||
| Organic discoverability, growth ("Free previews", free follower marketing) | |||
| Audience analytics and growth tools | |||
| Recurring, compounding designer revenue | |||
| Email newsletter publishing (Publish newsletters to followers) | |||
| Transparent pricing (Example: $10 plan) | Platform fee:12% Payment/payout fees:No markup Platform fee:12%Payment/payout fees:No markup | Platform fee:5-12% Payment/payout fees:Varies Platform fee:5-12%Payment/payout fees:Varies | Platform fee:12-20% Payment/payout fees:Varies Platform fee:12-20%Payment/payout fees:Varies |