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3DIMLI vs Dokan

Dokan turns WordPress into a multi-vendor marketplace, but it requires technical setup and ongoing maintenance. 3DIMLI gives every digital seller their own storefront with dedicated product types, built-in discovery, and instant payouts — ready to use from day one.

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Storefront

Brand-led storefronts

Move beyond Dokan with a seller-owned storefront that keeps your branding, discovery surface, and buyer journey under your control.

Dedicated store URL

SEO-ready product pages

Telegram / WhatsApp chat

Creator Store

Own your storefront

SEO

Custom coverSocial linksChat button

Brand

Gradient cover + avatar

Reach

Storefront + product SEO

Payments

Global payouts

Sell across more markets with Stripe, PayPal, and Razorpay, instant payouts, and a beta-free pricing model that lowers the barrier to launch.

Stripe + PayPal + Razorpay

Instant payouts

Beta free right now

Payments

Gateway-ready payouts

Built-in discovery loops

Get more than a static storefront. 3DIMLI helps products keep moving through discover routes, similar products, follows, push, and store notifications.

Discover routes

The Complete Platform for Selling Digital Products Globally

Sell Globally, Paid Instantly

Reach customers in 200+ countries. Connect your own payment accounts (Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay) and get paid directly in your currency.

Free During Beta

No subscription fees, no listing fees, no commission on sales. Keep 100% of your earnings while we handle everything else.

Zero Platform Fees

Payment processor fees may apply

24/7 Creator Support

Get help anytime via support.3dimli.com, our AI-assisted helpdesk, and the Discord community. Connect directly with the team and other creators.

Global Payment Coverage

Easily connect your Stripe, PayPal, or Razorpay accounts. Accept payments from 200+ countries with support for all major cards and local payment methods.

Built for Digital Creators

Sell 3D models, ebooks, audio, video, software, link products, AI models, graphics, and more. Get paid instantly with secure global infrastructure.

Instant Payouts

Secure Checkout

GDPR Compliant

Comparison Table

Where 3DIMLI Gives You More Than Dokan

This is a feature-by-feature breakdown of what 3DIMLI already includes for serious digital sellers, and where Dokan is narrower, more platform-controlled, or does not include the same capability.

Detailed comparison showing which creator, storefront, discovery, payment, support, and security features 3DIMLI includes that Dokan handles only partially or does not provide at all.
Feature	3DIMLIIncluded natively, creator-owned, and built for a broader digital business	DokanNarrower, more platform-shaped, or not available in the same depth
Primary Audience Who the platform is really built for.	Creators, studios, educators, developers, and digital sellers supports major digital categories not locked into one narrow use case.	Site owners building multi-vendor marketplaces on WordPress and WooCommerce Plugin license from $149 to $499 per year plus hosting and WooCommerce costs Requires technical setup and self-hosting Not a ready-to-use creator storefront
Dedicated Product Types How many product types are supported natively.	3D models, ebooks, audio, video, software, AI models, graphics link products so sellers can sell just a link as a product Vimeo and YouTube video support as animated thumbnails on product cards SoundCloud integration for audio products so buyers can listen to a preview before buying dedicated product flows for each type.	Generic WooCommerce product types (simple, variable, downloadable) No dedicated product types for 3D models, AI models, audio, ebooks, or software No Vimeo or YouTube animated video thumbnails on product cards No SoundCloud audio preview integration
Discovery Routes Whether platform-wide discovery exists beyond your own audience.	Dedicated search with sorting and filtering category pages per product type store discovery products can be found across the platform.	Vendor listing page and basic WooCommerce search No advanced faceted search or cross-store discovery engine
Similar Products Whether product pages help other products get discovered.	Similar products on product pages more internal discovery better browsing for buyers.	Related products via WooCommerce defaults Not a cross-store recommendation system
Payment Gateway Coverage How broad the payment stack is.	Stripe, PayPal, and Razorpay near-global gateway reach public payment SDK so developers can build and submit local payment integrations no single narrow payment setup.	100+ gateways via WooCommerce Stripe and PayPal with automatic split payments Gateway setup requires admin configuration
Instant Payouts How quickly sellers can receive money.	Instant payouts no slower marketplace-style payout cycle seller-friendly cash flow.	Payout timing depends on admin settings and gateway Can be configured for payment on order complete Not positioned as instant payouts
Pricing And Fees What creators pay to use the platform.	Beta free right now no paid platform plan during beta pay-what-you-want pricing with min, max, and suggested values free and fixed pricing options simpler entry for early sellers.	Plugin license from $149 to $499 per year Plus WordPress hosting, domain, SSL, and WooCommerce costs Commission rates set by marketplace admin Vendors pay the admin, not the platform directly No free-to-start model for vendors
Storefront Ownership Who owns the storefront and buyer journey.	Dedicated storefront under your brand buyer journey stays creator-led not marketplace-first.	Vendors get a storefront page within the marketplace Marketplace admin controls the overall design Not a fully independent branded storefront
Social Branding How much presentation control the seller gets.	Social links and link-tree style presence gradient or custom covers Unsplash cover integration dedicated share button on every product and store unique QR code generation for stores and products.	Basic vendor store page with banner and profile Limited visual customization compared to dedicated storefronts No dedicated QR code generation No link-tree style social presence
Direct Chat And Protected Email How buyers can reach sellers safely.	Telegram or WhatsApp support visible storefront chat button Turnstile-protected email reveal.	Store Support ticket module available in Pro Live chat module available No Telegram or WhatsApp storefront button No Turnstile-protected email reveal
Dedicated Support Email Whether sellers can separate personal and support identities.	Dedicated support email setting per store personal account email stays private on the storefront support email used in purchase receipts to keep communication separate.	No dedicated support email per vendor store Vendor-customer communication through platform ticket system
Built-In SEO Whether SEO is already part of the product stack.	Built-in product SEO dedicated SEO options directly in product forms so sellers control their own SEO storefront SEO surfaces no extra plugin requirement.	SEO available via Yoast or Rank Math plugin integration Vendors can access SEO fields on product pages Requires third-party plugin
Reviews And Social Proof Which trust and feedback tools exist natively.	Ratings and reviews comments and upvotes built-in receipts.	Product reviews and vendor store ratings available Standard WooCommerce review system
Analytics Dashboards What native analytics buyers and sellers get.	Seller analytics dashboard buyer analytics dashboard CSV export for both buyers and sellers no outside tooling required.	Vendor dashboard with basic sales reports Google Analytics integration available Analytics module requires Pro Business tier CSV export available in Pro
Scheduling And Sales Limits Whether launches and limited drops are supported.	Product scheduling with countdown timer shown on product cards to build hype add-to-cart button becomes available when timer ends sales limits timed launches and controlled availability.	Product scheduling via WooCommerce No countdown timer on product cards Sales limits require additional plugins
Store Follow Notifications Whether followers are notified about new releases.	Buyers can follow stores direct release notifications stronger repeat discovery.	Follow Store module available in Dokan Pro Sends email notifications when vendors publish new products Email-only, not push notifications
Helpdesk And AI Support How strong the support stack is.	Dedicated helpdesk at support.3dimli.com AI-assisted answers 24/7 direct human support via support@3dimli.com and Discord creator-focused docs.	Dokan support via ticket system for plugin issues 3.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot for weDevs (Dokan parent company) Self-hosted marketplace means admin handles vendor support No AI-assisted helpdesk
Apps And Bulk Operations How operations work beyond the browser.	PWA and Android app desktop app bulk product uploads.	Vendor mobile app on iOS and Android CSV product import and export available Bulk operations possible through WooCommerce tools
Push Notifications Whether there is a native push channel.	Native push support direct re-engagement channel not email-only.	Push notifications via mobile app only No web push notifications for buyers Requires OneSignal integration
File Version Updates How updates reach existing buyers.	Update product files latest version reaches existing buyers no stranded customers.	File updates possible through WooCommerce No automatic notification to existing buyers about new versions
Discounts And Coupons Whether stores can create and manage their own promotions.	Built-in discount and coupon manager stores generate their own coupon codes provide coupons directly to customers.	Vendors can create their own coupons from vendor dashboard Admin can create marketplace-wide coupons Flexible coupon system via WooCommerce
Buyer And Seller Transparency Cart persistence, refund fairness, and visibility for both sides of a transaction.	Cart stays saved so buyers can leave and continue checkout later automatic refund if seller does not respond within 7 days download file log history visible to both buyer and seller full transaction transparency for trust.	No automatic refund if vendor does not respond Download tracking through WooCommerce order system Refund requires manual admin approval
Product Quality Review Whether listings are reviewed before going live.	Every product manually reviewed by 3DIMLI team members before going live no listing goes public without review ensures accuracy and quality for buyers.	Admin can require vendor product approval before publishing Binary approve or reject system Trusted vendors can skip approval
Seller Onboarding How fast a new seller can go from sign-up to selling.	Just 3 steps — create, connect, and collect takes less than 5 minutes to start selling no complex setup or approval queues.	Vendor registration and store setup available Requires understanding WooCommerce product concepts Admin must first set up the entire WordPress and WooCommerce stack Not a simple 3-step create-connect-collect flow
Security, Licensing, And Trust The deeper infrastructure serious sellers eventually need.	Username and email sign-in plus Google Auth with one-tap sign-in for fast access two-factor authentication and sign out from all sessions custom license names and terms for software products built-in license verification API verified store checks plus gateway-backed FIRA or tax docs.	Basic WordPress security Vendor verification module available in Pro No built-in software license verification API No verified store program

This comparison is based on publicly available information as of March 2026. If Dokan introduces new features or covers any gaps listed above, we will revise this table accordingly.

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