AI instant quotes for small-batch hardware from 10+ global makers.
Solo founders struggle to find affordable manufacturers for small-batch hardware production due to high minimum order quantities (MOQs) and long lead times.
MiniQuote uses AI to parse uploaded CAD/STP files and specs, then fetches real-time quotes from a network of small-batch manufacturers. It optimizes for lowest cost/lead time under 500 units. No MOQs barriers – get production-ready quotes in minutes.
Solo founders developing physical hardware products needing small-batch (under 100-500 units) production
AI-driven spec parsing for instant multi-vendor quotes, specialized for solo founders' irregular small runs.
professional
AI extracts dimensions, materials from CAD/PDF.
Quotes from 10 manufacturers in <5 min.
Recommends best quote by cost/time/quality.
Place order directly with selected quote.
Save and compare past quotes.
Tweak specs to see price impacts.
PDF quote sheets for investors.
Post-order feedback system.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| name | text | Yes |
| tier | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| specs_json | text | No |
| status | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| api_key | text | Yes |
| avg_lead_time | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| quote_id | uuid | No |
| vendor_id | uuid | No |
| price | int | No |
| lead_time | int | No |
Relationships:
/api/quotesGenerate quotes from specs
/api/quotes/:idGet quote details
/api/quotes/:id/orderPlace order
/api/user/quotesList user quotes
/api/simulateCost simulation
No orders
50 quotes/mo
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 70 | 2% | $35 | $420 |
| Month 6 | 500 | 4% | $500 | $6,000 |
AI parses your CAD, quotes from 10+ makers – optimized for solos.
Target Hacker News Show HN hardware threads, r/Prototyping, email list from CAD software forums. Offer free unlimited quotes for beta feedback. Convert via upsell email.
Fast prototyping
Premium pricing, not micro-batches
Cheaper AI-multi-vendor for solos
Speed
Expensive for 100+
Aggregated lowest prices
AI parsing data moat improves accuracy; integrations with vendor APIs.
AI advancements enable spec parsing; hardware AI tools booming.
AI parse errors
Human review tier
File IP issues
No storage, secure delete
Success: 90% accuracy
Success: 8 accurate
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