Executive summary
BlenderBin
BlenderBin is a subscription-based marketplace and library for Blender add-ons, tools, and assets. It simplifies the 3D workflow by giving artists instant access to a curated collection of extensions with one-click installs and automatic updates. For developers, BlenderBin provides a platform to showcase, monetize, and distribute their work to a growing community. By centralizing Blender’s fragmented ecosystem, BlenderBin helps creators save time, stay organized, and unlock the full potential of Blender in one streamlined hub.
Objectives
BlenderBin’s goal is to simplify Blender by offering a subscription-based library of add-ons, tools, and assets. It streamlines discovery, one-click installs, and automatic updates, while giving developers a marketplace to share and monetize their work. For artists and studios, it centralizes workflows, ensures compatibility, and saves time—making Blender creation faster and more accessible.
Market & Opportunity
Market size: $3B+ global 3D tools & software market, growing 15% CAGR
Industry trends: 3D, realism, blender, AI integration
Competitive landscape: Gumroad, Blendermarket, GitHub scattered tools
Target audience: 3D Artists
Why now: Explosion of 3D content creation, Blender’s industry growth, AI-driven design demand
Approach
BlenderBin solves the fragmented ecosystem of Blender add-ons by creating a centralized subscription library where 3D artists can instantly access, install, and update tools. This eliminates the need to search multiple forums and marketplaces, while giving developers a direct path to monetize and distribute their work.
- addon library
- subscription access
- one-click install
- asset management
- automatic updates
- developer marketplace
Challenges
The Blender ecosystem is decentralized, with thousands of independent add-ons scattered across forums, Gumroad, and GitHub. Users often face compatibility issues, outdated versions, and limited trust when buying tools. Developers struggle with discoverability and recurring revenue. BlenderBin must overcome user inertia, marketplace competition, and licensing complexity.
Results
By streamlining distribution, BlenderBin empowers artists to save hours in tool discovery and setup, while developers gain exposure and a new recurring revenue channel. The result is faster workflows, higher-quality 3D projects, and a growing community-driven ecosystem that benefits both creators and contributors.
Funding & Partner Impact
Early traction shows potential for high user adoption and developer revenue share; strategic partnerships can accelerate onboarding of top add-on creators.
Valuation: $35,000 +
Founder story
Kevin Vera began experimenting with software at an early age, building circuits and coding tools before turning his focus to startups. While working on multiple ventures across AI, marketplaces, and creative tooling, he recognized the pain point Blender users face with scattered add-ons. His vision for BlenderBin came from combining his technical expertise with a passion for empowering creators—turning fragmented tools into an accessible subscription hub.
"BlenderBin is exactly what the Blender community has been missing. Instead of wasting time searching across forums and scattered marketplaces, I now have everything in one place—addons, tools, and updates ready with a single click. It’s streamlined my workflow, saved me countless hours, and introduced me to add-ons I wouldn’t have found otherwise. For developers and artists alike, BlenderBin is a game changer."
Scalability & Defensibility
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