On-demand quality inspectors for your Chinese factories – vetted & instant
Solo manufacturing entrepreneurs lose customers and revenue due to unreliable Chinese suppliers causing shipment delays and poor quality control.
QualiMatch connects solo makers to verified freelance inspectors in China for remote/video checks. Schedule audits, get photo reports, and resolve issues fast. Build a quality scorecard over time to choose reliable partners.
Solo entrepreneurs in manufacturing sourcing from China
Marketplace of affordable freelance inspectors with AI-verified reports
friendly
Browse/search vetted inspectors by location/product
Schedule inspections with availability sync
Upload/share photos, get AI quality analysis
Secure payments released on approval
Aggregate reports into supplier quality scores
Live factory tours via Zoom embed
Auto-schedule recurring checks
In-app messaging pre/post inspection
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Relationships:
/api/inspectors/searchFind available inspectors
/api/bookingsCreate booking
/api/reports/:idFetch report details
/api/bookings/:id/approveRelease payment
No bookings
Commission on bookings
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 5% | $125 | $1,500 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 7% | $1,400 | $16,800 |
Recruit 5 inspectors via WeChat sourcing groups, offer free listings. Pitch to 40 solo makers in MakerLog and r/hardwarestartup. Run $100 LinkedIn ads targeting 'china sourcing entrepreneur'.
Professional service
Agency model, slow/expensive
Freelance marketplace pricing
Global coverage
Min order volumes
Solo-friendly, instant book
Two-sided network: more inspectors = better matches, data from reports builds scores
Rising ecom demand for custom manufacturing with no tolerance for defects
Inspector quality control
Vetting process + ratings
Payment disputes
Escrow + arbitration
Users prefer in-person
Video/live options
Success: 5 LOIs each
Success: 4+ ratings
Success: 20% repeat
Success: <5% dispute
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