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Your printer often sits idle? Print for people near you.

Customers upload their model, you send an offer, they choose. The maker account is free, orders carry no commission.

Start as a maker
makers on planetdruck.de
65
completed orders
27
typical time to the first offer
2 h
Print head printing a part, finished parts beside it on the build plate

How you get your first order

  1. 1Set up your shopAdd printers, materials and colours, fill in imprint and tax details, publish.
  2. 2Send offersMatching orders wait in the marketplace. You send an offer, the customer compares.
  3. 3Print and shipOnce the customer accepts your offer, you print and ship it or hand it over on pickup.

What you get

  • Orders from your areaYou only see what fits your build volume and materials.
  • You set the priceYou decide price, lead time, shipping and payment.
  • You get paid directlyPayPal, bank transfer or cash on pickup.
  • Free, no commissionThe maker account costs nothing, and orders carry no fee.
  • Your own request linkShare your profile, for example in classifieds or on a flyer. Requests through it reach only you.
  • Badges for good workCustomers see how you work. There is none for volume.Replies fastReliableWell rated
  • Your numbersRevenue, win rate and response time for any period.
  • Why you lostWhen an order goes to someone else, you see roughly how far off your price was.

Frequently asked questions

What does planetdruck.de cost me?

Nothing. The maker account is free and orders carry no commission. The customer pays you directly; planetdruck.de neither receives nor forwards any money.

Who can become a maker?

Registered businesses, from a sole trader with one printer to a small print farm, small businesses under the VAT threshold included. Private individuals can use planetdruck.de as customers only.

Which orders do I see?

Marketplace orders whose parts fit the build volume of your printers and that ask for a material you offer. Each order runs for 30 days.

How do I get paid?

Directly by the customer, with the payment methods you name in your offer: for example PayPal, bank transfer or cash on pickup.

What do I need before my shop goes online?

A confirmed e-mail address, at least one printer and one material, a complete imprint and your tax details. We need the tax details because platforms must report sales under the German PStTG.