Forthsource
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Forthsource lets eCommerce teams search Chinese suppliers and order manual risk dossiers.
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- eCommerce and DTC sourcing teams needing supplier verification
- pricing
- freemium
Key features
- Supplier search — Access a searchable database of Chinese suppliers with monthly tiers.
- Manual China dossier — Contractor reviews Qichacha documents and reports defined risk fields.
- Risk verdict — Human-assigned Verified, Caution, or High-Risk rating for each dossier.
- Factory photos add-on — Optional $69 check includes dated factory photos (not an audit).
- Landed-cost calculator — Separate free public tool covering eight destination markets.
- Monthly search tiers — $0, $29, $99 plans with increasing search allowances.
Use cases
- Validate a new Chinese supplier before wiring payment
- Add risk scores to a supplier shortlist for DTC product launches
- Obtain dated factory photos to confirm a factory’s existence
- Use the free landed-cost calculator to estimate import costs
Forthsource pricing
- Free$0/monthEntry search tier · Five-search monthly free allowance
- Premium$29/month999,999-search monthly ceiling · Annual option $290
- Enterprise$99/monthHighest search tier · Annual option $990
- Background check$39One-time manual dossier · 24-48 h delivery
- Background check + photos$69Includes dated factory photos · Photos not an audit
Forthsource FAQ
What is Forthsource?+
It provides supplier search and manually prepared China dossiers based on Qichacha documents, without automated verification or audits.
How much does it cost?+
Search tiers are $0, $29, or $99 per month; one-time checks are $39 or $69 with photos. No standalone free trial.
How long does a supplier dossier take?+
The stated delivery window is 24 to 48 hours after submission.
Are the $69 factory photos an audit?+
No, they only provide dated photos of the factory and do not verify capacity, quality, or certifications.
Does Forthsource include landed-cost calculation?+
No, landed-cost is a separate free public calculator, not a built-in app feature.
Summarized by DevHunt from forthsource.io · Oct 4, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
