On-demand quality inspectors for your small-batch China hardware production.
Freelance hardware makers suffer delays and quality defects from unreliable Chinese suppliers during small batch production.
QualiForge connects freelance makers with vetted inspectors in China for remote and on-site checks during production. Upload specs, get photo/video reports, and approve before shipping. Fixed-price inspections eliminate defects and delays.
Freelance hardware makers and indie prototyping entrepreneurs producing small batches (under 100 units)
Marketplace for affordable, maker-trusted inspectors focused solely on small batches under 100 units.
supportive
Browse and hire inspectors by location, expertise, and reviews.
Schedule checks with spec uploads and fixed pricing.
Real-time photo/video reports with pass/fail verdicts.
Stripe payments released on report approval.
Track active inspections and history.
Ratings and past inspection portfolios.
Schedule multiple checks for production stages.
Auto-detect issues in photos.
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/api/inspectorsSearch inspectors
/api/inspectionsBook inspection
/api/inspections/:id/reportUpload report (inspectors)
/api/dashboardUser inspections list
/api/reviewsAdd review
No disputes
Up to 5 inspections/month
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 120 | 2% | $96 | $1,152 |
| Month 6 | 900 | 5% | $1,800 | $21,600 |
Hire China-based inspectors for your prototypes—catch defects early, ship on time.
Recruit 5 inspectors via WeChat/LinkedIn China manufacturing groups, offer rev share. Outreach to 30 makers on Maker Faire forums and r/AskElectronics with free first inspection. Cross-post success stories on Product Hunt waitlist.
Professional service
Too expensive for indies/small batches
$40/mo unlimited access to marketplace
Global coverage
Not maker-focused, high min orders
Small-batch specialists at indie prices
Two-sided marketplace network effects: more makers attract inspectors, vice versa.
Remote work boom enables virtual inspections; indie hardware surge demands affordable QA amid quality complaints.
Inspector quality control
Strict vetting + maker reviews + trial gigs
International payment/dispute issues
Stripe Connect + clear TOS
Slow inspector signup
Seed with freelancers from Upwork/Fiverr
Success: Interest from both sides
Success: 3 completed inspections
Success: 10% MoM growth
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