Scale your prototypes to small batches with dead-simple inventory tracking.
Solo manufacturing freelancers struggle to scale from prototype to small batch production due to the lack of effective inventory and fulfillment tools.
BatchScale provides tailored inventory management for solo makers, tracking raw materials, parts, and finished goods across small production runs. It automates low-stock alerts and batch costing to prevent shortages during scaling. Users get real-time visibility to make informed production decisions without spreadsheets.
Solo manufacturing freelancers scaling from prototypes to small batch production
Hyper-focused on small-batch manufacturing workflows, unlike general tools that overwhelm solo freelancers with enterprise features.
supportive
Real-time overview of stock levels, incoming materials, and batch usage.
Create and monitor production batches with material consumption logging.
Automated email/SMS notifications for reorder points.
Per-batch costing including materials, labor, and overhead.
Built-in list of common maker suppliers with reorder links.
QR code scanning for quick inventory updates.
PDF/CSV exports of inventory and batch reports.
Connect to Etsy/Shopify for sales-triggered inventory deducts.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| subscription_tier | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| quantity | int | No |
| reorder_point | int | Yes |
| unit_cost | float | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| quantity_planned | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| batch_id | uuid | No |
| inventory_item_id | uuid | No |
| quantity_used | int | No |
Relationships:
/api/inventoryFetch user's inventory items
/api/inventoryAdd new inventory item
/api/batchesCreate new batch
/api/batches/:id/completeMark batch complete and deduct inventory
/api/alertsGet pending low-stock alerts
3 active batches
5 workspaces
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 2% | $70 | $840 |
| Month 6 | 600 | 5% | $1,050 | $12,600 |
BatchScale tracks materials and batches so solo manufacturers can focus on crafting, not counting.
Post in r/manufacturing, r/EtsySellers, and Maker Forums with a free beta invite; DM 10 active posters about scaling pains; offer 1-month free Pro after feedback call.
Crafter-focused inventory
No batch production tracking
Deeper batch workflows for scaling makers
Full MRP
Overkill for solos, steep learning
Solo-friendly, 1/3 price
User-generated supplier data and batch templates create stickiness and network effects among makers.
Etsy/maker sales booming post-pandemic, but tools lag for proto-to-batch transition.
Low adoption if makers stick to spreadsheets
Free tier + targeted outreach to pain posters
Inventory sync bugs in batches
Heavy unit testing on core logic
Slow feature iteration solo
Prioritize MVP, user feedback loops
Success: 80% confirm inventory as top pain
Success: Daily logins >50%
Success: 5% convert to paid
Success: 20% MoM growth
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