# Pricing: sourcing, inspections, audits and compliance

> Clear prices for SourceSquid: a free 48-hour teardown, inspections from USD 229 a day, factory audits at USD 298 and named supplier shortlists at USD 390.

Source: https://sourcesquid.co/pricing/

Pricing

# Clear prices. Value you can measure.

Start free with a 48-hour teardown. Then pay for exactly what you need: a shortlist, an inspection, an audit or a full program. Every quote is fixed before we start.

[Get a free teardown in 48 hours](https://sourcesquid.co/start/) [Book and pay online](https://sourcesquid.co/book/)

Free
    48-hour teardown

Fixed
    quotes before we start

Direct
    no factory commissions

Teardown · exampleFREE

**Aluminium bracket, die cast**

  * Process chain _5 steps_
  * Best-fit clusters _Chennai · Pune · Ningbo_
  * Your current quote _USD 4.10_
  * Target price range _USD 3.30 to 3.60_

Potential saving**12 to 20%**

Delivered in 48 hours · illustrative figures

Starting prices

## Pick a starting point. Grow from there.

Start

### Sourcing teardown

**Free** within 48 hours

Send one drawing, photo or quote. We return how it is made, where it is made best and a realistic target price.

  * Process chain for your part
  * Best-fit clusters and countries
  * Target price range
  * Next steps, no obligation

[Get my free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/)

Sourcing

### Supplier shortlist

**USD 390** per shortlist · USD 890 with 2 factory visits

Named manufacturers for your part, each checked by calls, with quotes compared like for like.

  * Named manufacturers, never just a region
  * Every candidate checked by calls
  * Quote comparison against target
  * Add 2 factory visits for USD 890 in total

[Request a shortlist](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?service=shortlist) [Book and pay online ](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=supplier-shortlist)

Sourcing

### Sourcing program

**From USD 990** per month, or 7% of order value

A principal and team running your sourcing, samples and suppliers month after month.

  * Dedicated principal
  * New supplier development
  * Samples and golden sample approval
  * Weekly program report
  * Your evidence file, kept current: certificates and test reports tracked, with expiry reminders

[Plan a program](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?service=program)

Quality

### Inspections

**From USD 229** per person-day · travel included in main clusters

In-line, pre-shipment and loading inspections to ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, with photo reports.

  * Inspector confirmed the same day
  * Report within 24 hours
  * Code you can verify online
  * India, China and Vietnam

[Book an inspection](https://sourcesquid.co/quality/book-an-inspection/) [Book and pay online ](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=pre-shipment-inspection)

Quality

### Factory audit

**USD 298** per 1-day audit

Quality system, capacity, machines and social compliance, scored on site.

  * One-day on-site audit
  * Scored report with photos
  * Recommended actions
  * Follow-up review call

[Book an audit](https://sourcesquid.co/quality/factory-audit/) [Book and pay online ](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=factory-audit)

Compliance

### Exposure map

**USD 290** per product family

Which EU and US rules apply to each product, what each supplier must provide, and your evidence file kept current.

  * PPWR, CBAM, EUDR, CSRD, UFLPA, REACH
  * Supplier data requirements
  * Timeline to each deadline
  * Evidence plan
  * Your evidence file, kept current: certificates and test reports tracked, with expiry reminders

[Get my exposure map](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?service=exposure-map) [Book and pay online ](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=compliance-exposure-map)

Expos

### Expo desk

**USD 290** per person-day

We walk India and China trade fairs for you, with your brief in hand.

  * Your brief, agreed in advance
  * Booth visits and supplier meetings
  * Photos, catalogues and prices
  * Written report with a shortlist

[Brief the Expo desk](https://sourcesquid.co/services/expo-desk/)

Programs

### Fractional Head of Sourcing

**From USD 3,500** per month · up to 6 days a month

A named senior sourcing lead for brands without one, backed by our teams in Bengaluru and Ningbo.

  * Supplier strategy
  * Monthly supplier review
  * Quarterly cost-down plan
  * Board-ready reporting
  * Your evidence file, kept current: certificates and test reports tracked, with expiry reminders

[Meet your Head of Sourcing](https://sourcesquid.co/services/fractional-head-of-sourcing/)

Prices exclude local taxes. Travel outside the main industrial clusters is quoted in advance.

Book and pay online

## Fixed price? Book it now.

Pick the service, add the product, factory and dates, and see the exact total before you pay. Pay by card, or request an invoice if your company needs a purchase order. Confirmed within one working day.

[Book and pay](https://sourcesquid.co/book/)

  * [Pre-shipment inspection**USD 229** per person-day](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=pre-shipment-inspection)
  * [In-line inspection**USD 229** per person-day](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=in-line-inspection)
  * [Loading inspection**USD 229** per person-day](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=loading-inspection)
  * [Factory audit**USD 298** per 1-day audit](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=factory-audit)
  * [Supplier background report**USD 79** desk report; USD 199 with a site or video visit](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=supplier-background-report)
  * [Ready audit report**USD 99** per report](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=ready-audit-report)
  * [Supplier shortlist**USD 390** per shortlist; USD 890 with 2 factory visits](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=supplier-shortlist)
  * [Compliance exposure map**USD 290** per product family](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=compliance-exposure-map)
  * [Sample hub**USD 25** per sample checked, plus USD 15 per parcel](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=sample-hub)
  * [FTA duty-saver audit**USD 490** per supplier, up to 5 HS lines](https://sourcesquid.co/book/?service=fta-duty-saver)

More ways we help

## Smaller steps, bigger programs.

[See every service ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/)

  * [ Programs **Fractional Head of Sourcing** **From USD 3,500** per month, up to 6 days a month A named senior sourcing lead for brands without one, with your evidence file kept current. ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/fractional-head-of-sourcing/)
  * [ Sourcing **Hosted factory trips** **USD 1,290** for 3 days, then USD 350 per extra day Pre-screened factories, a translator, a driver and a daily plan. ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/factory-trips/)
  * [ Compliance **CBAM and PPWR readiness for Indian exporters** **INR 75,000** per plant (about USD 850) The emissions and packaging data your EU customers ask for. ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/exporter-compliance/)
  * [ Quality **Sample hub** **USD 25** per sample checked, plus USD 15 per parcel Samples measured against your spec and shipped as one parcel. ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/sample-hub/)
  * [ Quality **Ready audit reports** **USD 99** per report Existing, independent factory audits you can read today. ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/audit-reports/)
  * [ Programs **Alerts and monthly brief** **Free** early access Rule changes, festival shutdowns and fair dates, plus a monthly India brief. ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/tools-pro/)
  * [ Compliance **Origin and tariff defence dossier** **From USD 990** per product family Factory evidence that your India or Vietnam product is what the label says. ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/origin-dossier/)
  * [ Compliance **FTA duty-saver audit** **USD 490** per supplier, up to 5 HS lines Claim UK and EFTA trade-deal duty cuts on Indian goods, and get ready for the EU. ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/fta-duty-saver/)
  * [ Quality **Tooling register and transfer** **USD 49** per month per factory register Every mould and die you own, tagged and logged, and moved when you choose. ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/tooling-register/)
  * [ Sourcing **Supplier background reports** **USD 79** desk report; USD 199 with a site visit Registry, directors, tax, litigation and export checks in India and China. ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/supplier-kyc/)
  * [ Sourcing **Expo desk** **USD 290** per person-day We walk India and China trade fairs with your brief. ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/expo-desk/)
  * [ Anything else **Something not listed?** **Free** first look Any product, any country, any stage. Tell us what you need and we tell you where it should be made and what it takes. ](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?from=pricing-any)

Price anatomy

## Your quote has savings in it. We find them.

A typical consumer product sold in Europe, traced from the €49.99 shelf price back to the factory floor. Move the slider: every point we take off the factory price flows straight to your margin.

Lower the factory price (FOB) by **0%**

**€0.00** Your gross margin per unit

**+0.0%** Margin uplift

Example: EU retail with 20% VAT, a 50% retailer margin and 6.5% duty on the CIF value. Figures are illustrative.

Pricing questions

## Straight answers.

Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot.

[anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co)

### Is the 48-hour teardown really free?

Yes. Send one drawing, photo or quote and a principal returns how the part is made, where it is made best and a realistic target price, with no obligation.

### What is included in the inspection day rate?

The inspector’s day on site, travel within the main industrial clusters, the photo report and a verifiable report code. From USD 229 per person-day. For a factory outside the main clusters, we confirm any travel before booking.

### How is a sourcing program priced?

From USD 990 per month, or 7% of order value, whichever suits your volumes. The scope is agreed on the first call and reviewed with you every quarter.

### Do you take commission from factories?

No. You pay us directly, so every recommendation is made for you alone.

### How do I pay?

Fixed-price services such as inspections, audits, reports and shortlists can be booked and paid online by card at /book/, or invoiced for bank transfer if you need a purchase order. Programs are invoiced by international bank transfer in USD or EUR, or in INR for Indian clients. Prices exclude local taxes, and every invoice matches the fixed quote you approved.

Start free

## See your savings before you spend.

Send one drawing, photo or quote and get a free teardown in 48 hours.

[Get a free teardown in 48 hours](https://sourcesquid.co/start/)[Talk to a principal](https://sourcesquid.co/contact/)