Slash logistics costs for small-batch makers with instant carrier comparisons.
Bootstrapped remote workers incur high logistics costs and suffer from lack of supply chain visibility when handling small-batch manufacturing.
BatchFreight scans your small-batch orders and compares real-time rates from multiple carriers optimized for low-volume shipments. It automatically suggests the cheapest, fastest options and handles label generation. Remote workers gain 30-50% savings without negotiating manually.
Bootstrapped remote workers managing small-batch manufacturing orders
AI-powered rate optimization exclusively for small-batch manufacturing, factoring in package irregularity and remote pickup fees.
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Enter shipment details to get instant quotes from USPS, UPS, FedEx tailored for small batches.
Upload CSV or connect to Shopify/Etsy for auto-populating shipments.
One-click purchase and print shipping labels at optimized rates.
Dashboard showing savings trends and carrier performance.
Group multiple orders for bulk discounts.
Notifications for rate changes or delays.
Auto-request volume discounts for repeat shippers.
Responsive dashboard for on-the-go management.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| stripe_id | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| from_address | text | No |
| to_address | text | No |
| weight | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| cost | int | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| shipment_id | uuid | No |
| carrier | text | No |
| rate | int | No |
Relationships:
/api/shipmentsCreate new shipment and fetch quotes
/api/shipments/:id/quotesGet quotes for shipment
/api/shipments/:id/labelPurchase and generate label
/api/users/me/dashboardUser analytics dashboard
/api/auth/callbackHandle Supabase auth
No analytics
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 200 | 2% | $140 | $1,680 |
| Month 6 | 1,200 | 4% | $1,680 | $20,160 |
Instant carrier comparisons and labels for remote makers—no more overpaying on logistics.
Post in r/EtsySellers, r/smallbusiness with free beta access offer; DM 10 remote makers from Twitter searches for 'small batch shipping costs'; offer personalized setup call for first signups.
API reliability
No small-batch optimization
Tailored comparisons + analytics for makers
Data on small-batch rates builds proprietary optimization model over time.
E-commerce boom post-COVID + rising carrier rates make cost savings urgent for bootstrappers.
Carrier API changes
Multi-carrier + caching
Low adoption
Free tier + targeted outreach
Success: 5 express pain
Success: 10% retention
Success: 100 signups
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