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Thingyverse is owned by Ultimaker, Printables by Prusa and makerworld belongs to bamboo. I don't really want to donate my models to a for profit company, so are there any similar community run alternatives where I can upload to? Cheers

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[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 11 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

Your only options are all part of for profit ventures. My Mini Factory, Cults, Thangs, etc... etc... etc... The ones subsidized by printer manufacturers are where free models are most likely to be found and are best of the sites.

If you are really concerned you can read their terms of service to be sure what rights you retain. My money is on Prusa having the best terms.