Local manufacturing, made simple.
Upload a design, get a quote from a maker nearby, and pick up the finished part. Makerleaf connects people who need things made with the people who own the machines to make them.
Be first to know when we launch in your community.
How it works
Three steps to made
Describe your project
Post what you need made, attach STL/STEP files or a sketch, and set your timeline and budget.
Compare quotes
Local makers quote your job. Compare price, turnaround, and maker ratings, then pick the best fit.
Get it made
Pay securely through escrow. Funds release to the maker when you receive your finished parts.
Capabilities
Every kind of making has a home here
3D printing and machining are just the start. Makerleaf is for anything a local maker can make for you, from a replacement part to a run of custom stickers.
- FDM 3D printing
- Resin printing
- Laser & vinyl cutting
- CNC machining
- Apparel embroidery & printing
- Sticker & label printing
- Engraving & personalization
- Electronics
- Woodworking
- Leatherwork
- Repairs & alterations
- Custom signage
Don't see a service you offer? Join the waitlist and tell us what we're missing.
For makers
Put your equipment to work
Already own a 3D printer, laser cutter, or CNC? List your machines and materials, get matched to nearby jobs, and get paid securely through Stripe - Makerleaf handles quoting and escrow.
List your equipment
Add machines and materials once - we use them to price and match jobs automatically.
Get matched locally
Receive nearby requests that fit your capabilities and capacity.
Get paid securely
Stripe Connect handles payouts; you keep your rate minus a small platform fee.
Coming later
Maker storefronts
Custom jobs are only half of it. Makers will be able to open a storefront to sell the things they design and make, so you can buy a finished product from someone nearby as easily as ordering a custom one.
Your shop on Makerleaf
Products and custom work, side by side
Heart keychain
$8
Wooden table lamp
$45
Sticker pack
$6
A shop for every maker
List ready-made products next to your custom services, with photos, prices and stock.
Buy local, directly
Customers check out on Makerleaf and pick up nearby, with the same secure payments as custom orders.
One place to get paid
Product sales and custom jobs pay out to the same Stripe account.
For communities
Built for the communities that make things
Whether you're a university makerspace, a community workshop, an industry sponsor, or a municipality - Makerleaf connects your community to local fabrication talent.
Campuses & makerspaces
Universities, colleges, and campus makerspaces can verify their community and connect students to local fabrication talent.
Industry & municipalities
Sponsors, accelerators, and local governments can activate Makerleaf for their innovation districts and community workshops.
Any maker community
From hobbyist clubs to professional collectives - any group that makes things can form a trusted local network on Makerleaf.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does it cost?+
Posting a request and getting quotes is free. You only pay when you accept a quote, and Makerleaf adds a small platform fee that's already included in the price you see.
Who are the makers?+
Local people and makerspaces who own fabrication equipment - from students with a 3D printer to shops with CNC machines. Each has capabilities, ratings, and response times on their profile.
Is my design safe?+
Yes. Files are stored in private buckets and only shared with makers quoting your specific request. Exact pickup locations are revealed only after you accept an order.
When is Makerleaf launching?+
We're rolling out community by community. Join the waitlist and we'll reach out when we open near you.
Ready to make something?
Join the waitlist and we'll let you know the moment Makerleaf opens in your community.