Custom manufacturing marketplace

Get Manufacturing Quotes from South African Manufacturers

MakeQuote connects customers with verified South African manufacturers for custom manufacturing projects. Submit one project brief and get quotes for CNC machining, laser cutting, 3D printing, metal fabrication, prototyping and more.

One platform for quoting, production, communication and delivery.

1Customer
2Project
3Manufacturer
4Quote
5Production
6Delivery
How MakeQuote Works

A clear path from brief to build.

01

Create Your Project

Customers describe their project, requirements, budget, deadline and delivery needs.

02

Get Matched

MakeQuote matches the project with relevant manufacturers.

03

Compare Quotes

Manufacturers submit quotes and customers compare pricing and delivery information.

04

Pay & Produce

The customer pays the required deposit and the manufacturer begins production.

05

Deliver & Complete

The manufacturer delivers the project, the customer pays the remaining balance and confirms completion.

For Customers

From Idea to Finished Project.

Post a single project brief and reach multiple verified manufacturers. Compare quotes, communicate, pay securely, and track production to delivery — all in one place.

Start Your Project
  • Describe your project once
  • Upload drawings, images and documents
  • Reach relevant manufacturers
  • Compare quotes
  • Track production
  • Communicate directly
  • Make secure Paystack payments
  • Track delivery
  • Review completed work
  • Receive relevant project opportunities
  • Review customer requirements
  • Access authorized project files
  • Submit professional quotes
  • Communicate with customers
  • Track active projects
  • Manage production
  • Track earnings
  • See platform commission
  • Prepare for future Paystack payouts
For Manufacturers

Turn Your Manufacturing Capacity Into New Business.

Receive qualified project opportunities matched to your capabilities. Quote directly, communicate with customers, manage production, and track your earnings with full commission transparency.

Join as a Manufacturer
Trust & Safety

Built Around Transparency.

MakeQuote is designed around clear permissions, secure payments, and transparent project information — so customers and manufacturers can work together with confidence.

Secure payments

Customer payments are processed securely through Paystack.

Controlled project access

Project details are only visible to authorized participants.

Role-based permissions

Customers, manufacturers and admins each have scoped access.

Project file sharing

Drawings and documents are shared with matched manufacturers.

Production tracking

Follow milestones from production start through delivery.

Project messaging

Communicate directly within the relevant project thread.

Transparent quotes

Pricing, lead time and delivery are shown side by side.

Commission transparency

Manufacturers see gross value, platform commission and earnings per payment.

Platform Features

Everything in one workflow.

Project Management

Keep project requirements, files, quotes and production progress in one place.

Smart Matching

Connect projects with relevant manufacturing opportunities.

Quote Management

Receive, compare and accept manufacturer quotes.

Secure Payments

Pay for your project securely through Paystack.

Production Tracking

Follow milestones from production start through delivery.

Messaging

Communicate with the manufacturer directly inside the project.

File Sharing

Share drawings, images, PDFs and other project documents with authorized participants.

Earnings

Manufacturers can track gross project value, platform commission and earnings.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Have a Project in Mind?

Tell us what you need to make. MakeQuote helps connect your project with the right manufacturing partner.