What Raspberry Shake does

Raspberry Shake, S.A. is a privately held Panama-based company founded in 2016 that designs, manufactures, and sells professional-grade seismographs and infrasound monitors built on the Raspberry Pi computing platform. Its hardware product line spans the RS1D (single vertical channel), RS3D (3-axis geophone), RS4D (4-component with MEMS accelerometer), RS&BOOM (combined seismic and infrasound), plus dedicated RBOOM and RJAM modules. Pricing ranges from approximately $100 for board-only DIY solutions to higher price points for turnkey instruments, positioning Raspberry Shake as a low-cost alternative to traditional seismographic stations that cost tens of thousands of dollars.

The company monetizes primarily through direct-to-consumer hardware sales via its online store and reseller network, complemented by subscription-based real-time data streaming services (delivered via CAPS and SeedLink protocols) and quote-based enterprise support for professional seismic networks. Its customer base spans three primary segments: hobbyists and citizen scientists purchasing plug-and-play devices; schools and universities using the instruments for STEM education and research; and professional seismic networks (e.g., USGS, Oklahoma Geological Survey, DIAS) using the devices to cost-effectively densify coverage. Go-to-market combines product-led DTC e-commerce, community-led growth through Discord and DIY tutorials, event-driven educational outreach (Seismology in Schools programs in Switzerland, Nepal, Haiti, Alaska), and enterprise field sales for professional solutions.

Raspberry Shake operates the largest community-powered seismic network in the world, with 2,000-2,700+ stations deployed across 100+ countries on every continent including Antarctica. The Raspberry Shake Data Center hosts 60-100 TB of historical seismic and infrasound data freely accessible via FDSN Web Services, supporting peer-reviewed scientific research including a COVID-19 seismic noise reduction study published in Science. The company maintains a software ecosystem (ShakeNet mobile app, StationView, DataView, RSUDP) and integrates with professional seismic processing platforms including SeisComP, AQMS, Antelope, Earthworm, and HYDRA.

Name

Raspberry Shake

Legal name

Raspberry Shake, S.A.

Website

https://raspberryshake.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raspberry Shake, S.A. designs and sells low-cost, Raspberry Pi-based professional seismographs and infrasound monitors, serving hobbyists, citizen scientists, schools, and professional seismic networks across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chiriquí

HQ country

Panama

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of seismograph devices including RS1D, RS3D, RS4D, RJAM, RBOOM, and RS&BOOM models. Circuit board costs as little as $100 for DIY versions, with turnkey solutions at higher price points. Primary revenue stream from direct product sales.
2. Accessories: Sale of accessories for seismograph devices through the online store.
3. Professional Data Streaming Services: Real-time streaming data services for professional seismic networks. Organizations can instantly densify their networks with live streaming of Shakes specific to their area of interest. Quote-based pricing for professional solutions.
4. Enterprise Support: Professional 1-to-1 expert support for technical issues. Quote-based professional support services for power users and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Raspberry Shake designs and manufactures professional-grade seismograph and infrasound monitoring devices built on Raspberry Pi single-board computers. Their product line includes single-channel (RS1D), 3-axis (RS3D), 4-component (RS4D), and combined seismic/infrasound (RS&BOOM) instruments sold to hobbyists, citizen scientists, educators, and professional seismic networks. The company also operates a global community-powered seismic network of over 2,000 stations and provides real-time data streaming services, cloud-based data center access, and visualization software (ShakeNet, StationView, DataView).

Product overview

Raspberry Shake produces professional-grade seismographs and infrasound monitors for earthquake detection and ground motion analysis. The hardware product line spans from entry-level to advanced: RS1D (single vertical channel), RS3D (3-axis geophone), RS4D (4-component with MEMS accelerometer), and RS&BOOM (combined seismic and infrasound). The software ecosystem includes ShakeNet Mobile App for mobile monitoring, StationView for global network visualization, and DataView for advanced data analysis. The Raspberry Shake Data Center provides access to over 60 TB of historical data from 2,700+ stations, while Real-Time Streaming Services enable professional network integration via CAPS/SeedLink protocols for institutional users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ShakeNet: Mobile application for connecting to Raspberry Shake seismographs and monitoring earthquake activity
• StationView
• DataView
• RSUDP

Products and services

• Raspberry Shake 1D (RS1D) Personal seismograph with single vertical geophone channel for detecting earthquakes and ground motion. Entry-level professional-grade seismic monitoring device for hobbyists, citizen scientists, and educators.
• Raspberry Shake 3D (RS3D) 3-component seismograph with geophone sensors measuring in X, Y, and Z axes for comprehensive directional seismic detection.
• Raspberry Shake 4D (RS4D) 4-component seismograph combining 3-axis geophone with MEMS accelerometer for both weak and strong motion detection.
• Raspberry Shake & Boom (RS&BOOM) Combined seismograph and infrasound monitor with HDF channel for detecting atmospheric pressure changes alongside seismic activity.
• RBOOM (Raspberry Boom) Dedicated infrasound sensor for detecting inaudible sound waves from earthquakes, landslides, explosions, or rocket launches.
• RJAM Compact geophone module for seismic detection.
• ShakeNet Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android connecting users to Raspberry Shake seismographs worldwide with earthquake activity monitoring, real-time alerts, and personalized notifications.
• StationView Web-based interactive map displaying live data streams from Raspberry Shake stations globally.
• DataView Advanced data visualization tool for viewing and analyzing seismic data with waveform displays, spectrograms, and helicorder views.
• Raspberry Shake Data Center (SDC) Cloud infrastructure hosting over 60 TB of historical seismic and infrasound data from 2,700+ stations since 2016, accessible via FDSN Web Service with miniSEED waveform data and StationXML metadata.
• Real-Time Streaming Services Subscription-based service enabling organizations to access real-time seismic data streams from the global Raspberry Shake network via CAPS or SeedLink protocols for integration with professional systems.
• Accessories Supporting equipment for Raspberry Shake seismographs including enclosures, mounting hardware, and cables.

Quantifiable outcome

• COVID-19 seismic noise reduction: 50% global reduction in human-linked earth vibrations measured by Raspberry Shake network during lockdowns
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Raspberry Pi FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationRaspberry Shake products are powered by Raspberry Pi single board computers. The Raspberry Pi Foundation provides the core computing platform that enables the seismograph functionality. Raspberry Shake is an 'add on' to the Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi has undergone extensive compliance testing and has numerous certifications.
• SeisComPcoreTechnology or IntegrationRaspberry Shake streams real-time data via the CAPS protocol to SeisComP using SeisComP's caps2sl plugin, which is distributed in SeisComP4. Enables full compatibility with automated processing systems used by professional seismic networks.
• FDSN (Federation of Digital Seismograph Networks)coreTechnology or IntegrationRaspberry Shake Data Center provides all historical seismic data via FDSN Web Services. Station metadata available in FDSN StationXML, StationXML and SC3XML formats. Time series data in miniSEED format. All historical data back to 2016 available.
• AQMS, Antelope, Earthworm, HYDRAcoreTechnology or IntegrationRaspberry Shake supports non-SeisComP systems including AQMS, Antelope, Earthworm and HYDRA using the SeedLink protocol. Ensures broad compatibility across different seismic monitoring platforms and systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Güralp Systems: UK-based leading manufacturer of broadband seismometers and strong-motion instruments for global seismic networks. Directly comparable product category (earthquake monitoring seismographs) targeting overlapping professional customers.
• Nanometrics: Canada-based provider of seismic monitoring systems including broadband seismometers and dataloggers. Comparable as a full-stack seismograph manufacturer with both hardware and software offerings for research networks.
• GeoSIG: Swiss manufacturer of strong-motion accelerometers and seismographs. Targets similar seismic networks and infrastructure monitoring customers, with overlapping vibration-measurement hardware.
• Kinemetrics: US-based pioneer in seismograph and strong-motion accelerometer manufacturing with broad deployment in seismic networks. Competes in the same professional seismic monitoring space, although focused on higher-tier professional instruments.
• REF TEK: Manufacturer of seismic data acquisition systems and field instruments (now part of Güralp). Comparable in target customers and instrument type for portable and broadband seismic deployments.

Others

• Geometrics: Geophysics instrumentation maker with overlapping sensor technology (vibration, magnetic, electromagnetic instruments) but with different primary applications in mineral and archaeological exploration rather than continuous earthquake monitoring.
• Ion Geophysical: Major geophysical technology provider focused on marine seismic exploration. Adjacent in seismic instrumentation but operates in a different end market (offshore energy exploration) than Raspberry Shake's land-based citizen and professional monitoring.

Broad incumbents

• INOVA Geophysical: Seismic acquisition systems manufacturer for energy exploration, part of SLB. Comparable in hardware manufacturing for seismic sensing but with different primary end market (oil & gas rather than citizen/professional monitoring).
• Sercel: French major seismic acquisition systems provider for oil & gas exploration (part of CGG). Broader industrial focus and far larger scale but with overlapping seismic instrumentation hardware manufacturing capabilities.

Emerging players

• SmartSolo: Chinese-based manufacturer of smart seismic nodes that has gained traction as a lower-cost alternative in seismic acquisition. Represents the lower-cost disruption dynamic that affects Raspberry Shake's positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/raspishake
• GitHubgitlab.com/raspberryShake-public
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/RaspberryShake
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raspberryshake
• Facebookfacebook.com/raspishake

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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