Compare up to 3 suppliers by total investment and effective cost per unit at their minimum order quantity.
Enter supplier details on the left to compare.
Enter MOQ and unit price
Enter MOQ and unit price
Enter MOQ and unit price
Effective cost per unit includes shipping spread across all units at MOQ. Consider also: sample cost, payment terms, lead time, and factory reliability.
Enter each supplier quote
Input the supplier name, MOQ (minimum order quantity), and unit price for up to 3 suppliers.
Add any tiered pricing
If a supplier offers price breaks at higher quantities, enter those tiers to compare at different order sizes.
Compare total investment and unit cost
See the total capital required for each supplier's MOQ and the effective cost per unit side by side.
Choose the best option
Select based on unit cost, total investment, and other factors like supplier reliability and payment terms.
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) is the smallest order a factory will accept. Low MOQs reduce your initial capital risk; high MOQs give lower unit prices but require more upfront investment. MOQs typically range from 100 to 10,000 units depending on the product.
Not necessarily. A lower unit price at a higher MOQ ties up more capital. A higher unit price at a lower MOQ might be better when testing a new product. Consider total investment, cash flow, and sell-through risk alongside unit economics.
Common negotiation tactics: offer to pay a higher unit price for a lower MOQ, ask to share a mold or tooling cost, start with one color or variant, or position yourself as a long-term buyer. Many factories will negotiate MOQ for new customers with genuine orders.
MOQ is the minimum quantity per order. Lead time is how long production takes. Both affect your inventory planning — a low MOQ with a 90-day lead time still requires significant advance planning to avoid stockouts.