Traditional platforms charge $5,000 to $30,000+ per year for leads that may never convert. USOwnedMade delivers real jobs to your inbox starting at $0/month. No contracts. No games.
Traditional manufacturing directories charge thousands per year just for visibility. You pay for impressions — not results. That model doesn't work for American manufacturers trying to grow.
Legacy platforms lock manufacturers into year-long contracts ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 or more per year. If the leads don't come, you're still paying.
Paying for "visibility" means you show up in search results — but there's no guarantee the people finding you have real projects ready to go. You're paying for eyeballs, not orders.
Most legacy platforms don't publish their pricing. You have to sit through a sales call to find out what it costs. If you have to ask, it's probably too much.
Real numbers. No "contact sales" games. Every price on our platform is published on our pricing page for anyone to see.
| Feature | USOwnedMade | Legacy Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost (Manufacturer) | $0 — $1,788/yr | $5,000 — $30,000+/yr |
| Free Listing Option | ✓ Yes, always | ✗ No free tier |
| Contract Length | Month-to-month | 12-month minimum |
| What You Get | Real jobs you can bid on | Visibility / search placement |
| Verified US-Only | ✓ Human-verified | ✗ Self-reported |
| Pricing Published | ✓ 100% transparent | ✗ "Contact sales" |
| Competitive Bidding | ✓ Built-in | ✗ Directory only |
| Cancel Anytime | ✓ No penalty | ✗ Contract penalties |
| Manufacturer Keeps Full Price | ✓ Always | Varies |
| Platform Fee Model | 2.5% buyer-side only | Manufacturer pays for placement |
How our pricing works: Manufacturers list for free. Our Pro plan ($49/mo) and Unlimited plan ($149/mo) add bidding capability. The 2.5% platform fee is paid by the buyer — never the manufacturer. Your quote is your quote. You keep 100%.
Legacy platforms sell visibility. We deliver actual manufacturing jobs that you can bid on and win.
Every listing on USOwnedMade is a real RFQ with specs, quantities, deadlines, and budgets. Not a maybe — an actual project ready to be quoted.
Only bid on jobs that match your capabilities. No paying for random "leads" that may not even need your services.
Buyers see your bid, credentials, and verification status. The best price and fit wins — not who paid the most for placement.
The 2.5% fee is on the buyer's side. Your quoted price is what you receive. No hidden deductions, no platform cuts from your earnings.
Some manufacturing platforms are owned by companies that also operate as manufacturers — meaning they compete directly with the shops paying for listings. We think that's a conflict of interest.
We are a pure marketplace. We do not manufacture parts, compete for jobs, or route work to our own facilities. Our only business is connecting verified American manufacturers with buyers.
Our incentive: Help you win work so you stay on the platform.
When a platform also operates its own manufacturing network, every job you don't win could be going to their in-house operation. You're paying to compete against the house.
Their incentive: Route work to their own network first.
See the difference between what you're paying now and what you'd pay on USOwnedMade.
Yes. Every manufacturer can create a verified listing at no cost. Your shop appears in our directory with your capabilities, materials, certifications, and contact info. The free plan does not include bidding on RFQs — for that, you'll need a Pro ($49/mo) or Unlimited ($149/mo) plan, or you can pay $25 per individual bid.
Every manufacturer on USOwnedMade goes through a manual verification process. We confirm US ownership (minimum 51%), verify domestic manufacturing location, check business registrations, and review credentials. This is not a checkbox on a form — a real person reviews real documentation.
Yes. All USOwnedMade plans are month-to-month with no contracts and no cancellation penalties. If it's not working for you, cancel anytime. We believe you should stay because the platform works — not because you're locked in.
The buyer pays the 2.5% platform fee on completed jobs. Manufacturers keep 100% of their quoted price. This fee structure ensures our interests are aligned with yours: we only make money when you win work.
Directories sell visibility — you pay to show up in search results and hope someone contacts you. USOwnedMade is a marketplace with active bidding. Buyers post real jobs with specs and budgets, and you bid on the ones that match your capabilities. Every opportunity on our platform is a real project, not a "maybe."
We verify that RFQ submissions include valid contact information and legitimate project details. Our platform rules require that all jobs initiated through USOwnedMade be completed through the platform, which protects both buyers and manufacturers.