Manufacturing Marketplaces

3deverything 3D Hubs ACCM Alibaba COIN Eezee eWorldTrade Fictiv Geomiq Global sources GoDirect Trade GTMA Klarx City MFG Prowexx made-in-china.com Trade Boss TradeKey Tradeshift Xometry Zetwerk
Industry 3d printing Custom manufacturing Services marketplace Multiple Numismatics Construction/manufacturing-oriented e-commerce Multiple Custom manufacturing Custom manufacturing E-commerce, lots of electronics Aerospace Manufacturing Construction Manufacturing Food Multiple Multiple Multiple Multiple Multiple Manufacturing Manufacturing
Region UK International Singapore International International Singapore International US International Asia International UK Germany US International UK China International International International International International
Description
ExpandThe platform allows anyone who needs 3d printing services to find a supply from a network of providers and establish a contact with no fee
Expand3d parts on-demand manufacturing, connecting the demand with distributed network of small-scale providers of 3d printing services.
ExpandBuyers can find technology/service suppliers through both direct search and tenders
ExpandPlatform providing wholesale options for buyers to order from multiple suppliers.
ExpandC2C (mostly) platform connecting numismatists and those who sell coins. Sellers can get a better exposure if they buy a special add-on
ExpandB2B platform comprised of multiple categories across different industries.
ExpandBusiness directory across different industries
Expand3d parts on-demand manufacturing, connecting the demand with distributed network of small-scale providers of 3d printing services.
Expand3d, CNC machining, injection moulding and sheet metal providers come under the Geomiq brand and get the requests/orders from those who need to produce something.
ExpandPlatform providing wholesale and on-demand manufacturing options for buyers to order from multiple suppliers.
ExpandB2B marketplace for buying parts for the aviation industry. Alternatively, a buyer can look for suppliers for repair works.
ExpandBusiness directory across different industries
ExpandB2C and B2B construction machines and equipment rental on per day basis through both direct search and tender request. There’s an option to submit a project description with mupltiple machines requested and get the quote + best options from the platform specialist. Also, it’s possible to “subscribe” to machines if you need them at intervals. Additionally, you can buy used machines.
ExpandA marketplace that makes it easy for buyers of custom parts to easily discover manufacturers.
ExpandB2B food marketplace. Premium plans include custom market analysis, marketing materials development and other consultancy.
ExpandUK business directory across multiple industries.
ExpandChinese business directory across multiple industries. Also possible for a buyer to submit a tender.
ExpandWorldwide business directory across multiple industries. It provides all registered businesses with their “own” websites like this.
ExpandWorldwide business directory to find both suppliers and distinct products. Tendering is available.
ExpandPlatform allowing businesses to make a list of their suppliers from the Tradeshift network in different industries and manage the whole purchase and supply process through the personal dashboard with multiple available plugins. Everything is done online in terms of finding partners, documentation, quoting, billing etc.
ExpandAdditive manufacturing marketplace with instant quoting. Connects buyers with different suppliers coming under the Xometry brand.
ExpandB2B manufacturing services marketplace. Similar to Tradeshift – get access to the profile page where you can build your supply chain from. The profile dashboard also allows for inventory management.
Business Model Aggregation Marketplace exchange, Affiliation, Peer-to-peer Aggregation, Agora Aggregation, Peer-to-Peer. Subscription, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfillment Aggregation, Affiliation, Peer-to-Peer, Exclusive market-making, Brokerage of specific assets, Subscription, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfillment Aggregation, Affiliation, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfillment Aggregation, Agora, Subscription Aggregation, Agora, Brokerage Marketplace exchange, Agora, Affiliation, Aggregation, Trust intermediary Aggregation, Affiliation, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfillment Aggregation, Affiliation, Exclusive market-making, Brokerage of specific assets, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfillment Aggregation, Agora, Subscription Aggregation, Affiliation, Exclusive market-making, Brokerage of specific assets, Trust intermediary Aggregation, Agora, Brokerage, Marketplace exchange, Subscription Aggregation, Affiliation, Subscription, Exclusive market-making, Brokerage of specific assets, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfillment Aggregation, Agora Aggregation, Agora Aggregation, Agora, Subscription Aggregation, Agora, Subscription Aggregation, Affiliation, Agora, Marketplace exchange, Subscription, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfillment Marketplace exchange, Agora, Affiliation, Aggregation, Trust intermediary Marketplace exchange, Agora, Affiliation, Aggregation, Trust intermediary
Monitisation Free-to-use Commission fees from transactions Free-to-use Subscription (annual) which includes keyword ad budget per subscription plan Advertising fee paid individually by users + subscription options with no freemium Commission fees from transactions Premium membership (annual) Commission fees from transactions Commission fees from transactions Transaction fees and additional fee for their manual matching tool. Commission fees from transactions Premium membership (annual) Custom project requests and possibly some transaction fees. supplier subscription Subscription (monthly) Free-to-use Free-to-use Membership to obtain better visibility of own product and services and get explicit info of other suppliers and buyers/ Credits to top up the wallet and then spend on ads and better visibility within the platform Premium membership to get a better visibility and receive manual help from the platform’s specialists in finding suppliers/buyers, negotiating and closing deals on your behalf. Transaction fees and potentially paid add-ons within the user dashboard (e.g. inventory management add-on) Transaction fees and additional fees for more urgent delivery Unclear – either platform subscription fee or transaction fees, or both.
Supplier directory Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No No No No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Supplier profile Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes No No Yes Product/part certificate is provided instead Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Supplier admin verification Yes No supplier account Yes Yes Trusted sellers Yes Yes No Supplier account No Supplier account Yes No No Supplier account No Supplier account Yes Yes No Supplier account Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Supplier account
Buyer admin verification Unclear No Yes No No No No No No No No No buyer account No Yes Yes No buyer account No No No No No No
Matching tool / filter / categories No No Filter Categories Filter Categories Categories No No Categories Categories Filter Categories Categories Categories Matching tool Filter Filter Categories No Categories Categories
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Unclear No When logged in Yes No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Messaging Unclear Cannot check without previous order confirmation No No No No No Cannot check without previous order confirmation Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes No No No No No No No
RFI/RFQ Unclear Yes No No No No No Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Unclear Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes No
Data analytics tool for Suppliers Unclear No No Yes No No No No No No No No No Unclear No No No No No No No No

Platform

The platform allows anyone who needs 3d printing services to find a supply from a network of providers and establish a contact with no fee.

Industry Services marketplace
Region Singapore
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation
Monetisation Free-to-use
Supplier directory Yes
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification Yes
Buyer admin verification Unclear
Matching tool / Filter / Categories No
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Unclear
Messaging Unclear
RFI/RFQ Unclear
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Unclear
Data analytics tool for Suppliers Unclear

3D Hubs

3d parts on-demand manufacturing, connecting the demand with distributed network of small-scale providers of 3d printing services.

Industry Custom manufacturing
Region International
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Marketplace exchange, Affiliation, Peer-to-peer
Monetisation Commission fees from transactions
Supplier directory No
Supplier profile No
Supplier admin verification No supplier account
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories No
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers No
Messaging Cannot check without previous order confirmation
RFI/RFQ Yes
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Yes
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

ACCM

Buyers can find technology/service suppliers through both direct search and tenders.

Industry Services marketplace
Region Singapore
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Agora
Monetisation Free-to-use
Supplier directory Yes
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification Yes
Buyer admin verification Yes
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Filter
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers When logged in
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing No
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Alibaba

Platform providing wholesale options for buyers to order from multiple suppliers.

Industry Multiple
Region International
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Peer-to-Peer. Subscription, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfilment
Monetisation Subscription (annual) which includes keyword ad budget per subscription plan
Supplier directory No
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification Yes
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Categories
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Yes
Data analytics tool for Suppliers Yes

COIN

C2C (mostly) platform connecting numismatists and those who sell coins. Sellers can get a better exposure if they buy a special add-on.

Industry Numismatics
Region International
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Affiliation, Peer-to-Peer, Exclusive market-making, Brokerage of specific assets, Subscription, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfilment
Monetisation Advertising fee paid individually by users + subscription options with no freemium
Supplier directory Yes
Supplier profile No
Supplier admin verification Trusted sellers
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Filter
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers No
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Yes
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Eezee

B2B platform comprised of multiple categories across different industries.

Industry Construction/manufacturing-oriented e-commerce
Region Singapore
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Affiliation, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfilment
Monetisation Commission fees from transactions
Supplier directory No
Supplier profile No
Supplier admin verification Yes
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Categories
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers No
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Yes
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

e World Trade

Business directory across different industries.

Industry Multiple
Region International
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Agora, Subscription
Monetisation Premium membership (annual)
Supplier directory Yes
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification Yes
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Categories
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing No
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Fictiv

3d parts on-demand manufacturing, connecting the demand with distributed network of small-scale providers of 3d printing services.

Industry Custom manufacturing
Region US
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Agora, Brokerage
Monetisation Commission fees from transactions
Supplier directory No
Supplier profile No
Supplier admin verification No supplier account
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories No
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers No
Messaging Cannot check without previous order confirmation
RFI/RFQ Yes
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Yes
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Geomiq

3d, CNC machining, injection moulding and sheet metal providers come under the Geomiq brand and get the requests/orders from those who need to produce something.

Industry Custom manufacturing
Region International
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Marketplace exchange, Agora, Affiliation, Aggregation, Trust intermediary
Monetisation Commission fees from transactions
Supplier directory No
Supplier profile No
Supplier admin verification No supplier account
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories No
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers No
Messaging Yes
RFI/RFQ Yes
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Yes
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Global Sources

Platform providing wholesale and on-demand manufacturing options for buyers to order from multiple suppliers.

Industry E-commerce, lots of electronics
Region Asia
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Affiliation, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfilment
Monetisation Transaction fees and additional fee for their manual matching tool.
Supplier directory No
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification Yes
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Categories
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Yes
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

GoDirect Trade

B2B marketplace for buying parts for the aviation industry. Alternatively, a buyer can look for suppliers for repair works.

Industry Aerospace
Region International
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Affiliation, Exclusive market-making, Brokerage of specific assets, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfilment
Monetisation Commission fees from transactions.
Supplier directory No
Supplier profile Product/part certificate is provided instead
Supplier admin verification No supplier account
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Categories
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging Yes
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Yes
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

GTMA

Business directory across different industries.

Industry Manufacturing
Region UK
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Agora, Subscription
Monetisation Premium membership (annual)
Supplier directory Yes
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification No supplier account
Buyer admin verification No buyer account
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Filter
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing No
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Klarx

B2C and B2B construction machines and equipment rental on per day basis through both direct search and tender request. There’s an option to submit a project description with multiple machines requested and get the quote + best options from the platform specialist. Also, it’s possible to “subscribe” to machines if you need them at intervals. Additionally, you can buy used machines.

Industry Construction
Region Germany
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Affiliation, Exclusive market-making, Brokerage of specific assets, Trust intermediary
Monetisation Custom project requests and possibly some transaction fees.
Supplier directory No
Supplier profile No
Supplier admin verification No supplier account
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Categories
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ Yes
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Yes
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

MFG

A marketplace that makes it easy for buyers of custom parts to easily discover manufacturers.

Industry Manufacturing
Region US
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) “Aggregation Agora Brokerage Marketplace exchange Subscription”
Monetisation Supplier subscription.
Supplier directory Yes
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification Yes
Buyer admin verification Yes
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Categories
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging Yes
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Yes
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Prowexx

B2B food marketplace. Premium plans include custom market analysis, marketing materials development and other consultancy.

Industry Food
Region International
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Affiliation, Subscription, Exclusive market-making, Brokerage of specific assets, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfilment
Monetisation Monthly subscription.
Supplier directory Yes
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification No supplier account
Buyer admin verification No buyer account
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Matching tool
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing No
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Reshoring UK

UK business directory across multiple industries.

Industry Multiple
Region UK
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Agora
Monetisation Free-to-use
Supplier directory Yes
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification No supplier account
Buyer admin verification No buyer account
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Matching tool
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing No
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Made-in-China.com

Chinese business directory across multiple industries. Also possible for a buyer to submit a tender.

Industry Multiple
Region China
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Agora
Monetisation Free-to-use
Supplier directory Yes
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification Yes
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Filter
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing No
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Trade Boss

Worldwide business directory across multiple industries. It provides all registered businesses with their “own” websites like this.

Industry Multiple
Region International
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Agora, Subscription
Monetisation Membership to obtain better visibility of own product and services and get explicit info of other suppliers and buyers/ Credits to top up the wallet and then spend on ads and better visibility within the platform
Supplier directory Yes
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification No
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Filter
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing No
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Trade Key

Worldwide business directory to find both suppliers and distinct products. Tendering is available.

Industry Multiple
Region International
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Agora, Subscription
Monetisation Premium membership to get a better visibility and receive manual help from the platform’s specialists in finding suppliers/buyers, negotiating and closing deals on your behalf.
Supplier directory Yes
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification Yes
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Categories
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing No
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Trade Shift

Platform allowing businesses to make a list of their suppliers from the Tradeshift network in different industries and manage the whole purchase and supply process through the personal dashboard with multiple available plugins. Everything is done online in terms of finding partners, documentation, quoting, billing etc.

Industry Multiple
Region International
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Aggregation, Affiliation, Agora, Marketplace exchange, Subscription, Trust intermediary, Buy/Sell fulfilment
Monetisation Transaction fees and potentially paid add-ons within the user dashboard (e.g. inventory management add-on).
Supplier directory Yes
Supplier profile Yes
Supplier admin verification Yes
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories No
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Yes
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Xometry

Additive manufacturing marketplace with instant quoting. Connects buyers with different suppliers coming under the Xometry brand.

Industry Manufacturing
Region International
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Marketplace exchange, Agora, Affiliation, Aggregation, Trust intermediary
Monetisation Transaction fees and additional fees for more urgent delivery.
Supplier directory No
Supplier profile No
Supplier admin verification Yes
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Categories
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers No
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ Yes
Online ordering/billing/invoicing Yes
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No

Zetwerk

B2B manufacturing services marketplace. Similar to Tradeshift – get access to the profile page where you can build your supply chain from. The profile dashboard also allows for inventory management.

Industry Manufacturing
Region International
Business model* (Weking et al, 2018) Marketplace exchange, Agora, Affiliation, Aggregation, Trust intermediary
Monetisation Unclear – either platform subscription fee or transaction fees, or both.
Supplier directory No
Supplier profile No
Supplier admin verification No supplier account
Buyer admin verification No
Matching tool / Filter / Categories Categories
Enquiry form from Buyers to Suppliers Yes
Messaging No
RFI/RFQ No
Online ordering/billing/invoicing No
Data analytics tool for Suppliers No