Maker Software

Maker Software is a cost modeling and BOM planning tool designed for hardware developers, prototyping labs, startups, and independent makers. It provides structured budgeting, scenario comparisons, and procurement planning for early-stage hardware projects.
Conceptually, users enter a list of items with quantities and unit costs, optionally add labor, shipping, and tax assumptions, and specify a currency. The tool aggregates line-item costs, surfaces a material-only total, a labor total, and a grand total with tax and shipping. It also computes a practical lead time based on supplier data.
Unique value arises from repeatable what-if analyses, explicit per-item lead times, and export-ready reports. It guides sourcing decisions, highlights cost drivers, and supports currency conversion for international projects. It does not replace supplier negotiations but provides a clear budget framework.
Common use cases include early-stage product budgeting, prototyping and pre-production planning, and grant or investor reporting. By centralizing cost data and applying domain rules, Maker Software improves visibility, decision speed, and financial predictability for makers and small teams.