If you’re a brand exploring new manufacturing options, Nearshore’s Starter Plan is the easiest way to start sourcing,  no contracts, no hidden fees, and free to access.

Nearshore connects brands with vetted factories across the U.S., Latin America, Canada, and Europe, helping you find the right partner to bring your product to life.
With the free plan, you can submit one RFQ (Request for Quotation) per month and start connecting directly with verified factories - all inside the platform.
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What You Get with the Free Plan

Here’s what’s included in the Nearshore Starter Plan:

• 1 RFQ per month - Submit a sourcing request for any product you want to manufacture.
  
  
• Professional RFQ template - Write clear, detailed requests that attract accurate quotes from top-tier factories.
  
  
• Factory Introduction Center access - Your RFQ is shared directly with hundreds of vetted factories across the Americas.
  
  
• Direct factory messaging - When a factory expresses interest, you can chat directly to start your project.

It’s the fastest, most trusted way to test Nearshore — and start building factory relationships that last.
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How It Works

1. Submit your RFQ
   Create a Request for Quotation with your product details, quantity, materials, and timeline.
   
   
2. Get matched with vetted factories
   Your RFQ appears in the Factory Introduction Center, where qualified factories can reach out to you directly.
   
   
3. Start chatting and quoting
   When a factory expresses interest, message them inside Nearshore to discuss pricing, timelines, and samples.
   

No middlemen. No guesswork. Just verified manufacturers ready to work with you.

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Upgrade When You’re Ready

When you’re ready to scale, you can upgrade anytime to unlock:

• Unlimited RFQs and full access to our 5,000+ verified factory database.
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• AI-powered factory matching that reads your RFQ and suggests best-fit factories based on location, capacity, and materials.
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• Hands-on sourcing support from a Nearshore expert to guide you through factory selection, pricing, and production.
  
  

What You Can Source on Nearshore

Our factories specialize in a wide range of categories, including:

• Apparel and footwear
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• Home goods and furniture
  
  
• Jewelry and packaging
  
  
• Textiles, leather goods, and cosmetics
  
  
• Electronics, plastics, pet, and baby products
  
  

Whether you’re creating a fashion line or developing a new consumer product, you’ll find trusted manufacturing partners closer to home.
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Start Free, Grow at Your Own Pace

The Nearshore Starter Plan is designed for new and growing brands that want to test the platform and connect with real factories.

You can begin free, submit your first RFQ today, and upgrade later for more advanced features.
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Get started free today - and see how easy sourcing can be when your supply chain is closer, safer, and smarter.

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