What MakerSpace.com does

MakerSpace.com is a web-based directory platform operated by Make Community LLC that catalogs and promotes makerspaces, hackerspaces, FabLabs, and mobile maker programs worldwide. Its core products are the searchable Makerspace Directory (869 registered spaces across 44 result pages and 60+ countries, filterable by country and by space type including Library, Community, K-12 School, Hackerspace, Fablab, College/University, and Mobile), the interactive Makerspace Map for geographic discovery, and a self-serve Registration Platform that lets space operators submit location, type, tools, membership, and operational details. The underlying technology is a WordPress-based CMS with geolocation mapping, country/type filters, and a form-driven listing workflow; no app, no API, no SDK, and no AI capabilities are disclosed.

The company serves a fragmented base of community makerspaces, public libraries, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, hackerspaces, FabLabs, and mobile maker programs, as well as individual makers seeking local spaces. Its go-to-market is community-led: makerspaces self-register through the website, and discovery is amplified through the parent Make: ecosystem's media properties (Make: Magazine, Make: Books), live events (Maker Faire), social channels (a 7,000+ member Facebook group and Discord server), and the Maker Shed e-commerce storefront. Partnerships include Orange Foundation / Robisz.to (FabLab Warsaw) and xTool (equipment donation program for listed spaces).

MakerSpace.com does not publicly disclose pricing, and listings appear to be free. The platform does not appear to be a direct revenue product; the only inferred revenue mechanic is affiliate/referral traffic it drives into Maker Shed and Maker Faire within the Make: ecosystem. No funding rounds, M&A, leadership hires, certifications, patents, or AI initiatives are disclosed. With 11-50 employees under the broader Make Community LLC umbrella and no standalone monetization, MakerSpace.com functions primarily as a community asset and top-of-funnel discovery layer for the Make: brand.

Name

MakerSpace.com

Legal name

Make Community LLC

Website

https://makerspace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MakerSpace.com is a free, community-driven web directory operated by Make Community LLC that catalogs 869+ makerspaces, hackerspaces, FabLabs, and library/school maker programs across 60+ countries, serving makers seeking local spaces and the operators that run them.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Community Directory

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

akta.pro primary industry

Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Crafts & Maker Arts (Ceramics, Textiles, Jewelry, Mixed Media) (EDAMAAAD)

Keywords

• Makerspace directory
• Maker community platform
• Hackerspace discovery
• Fab lab network
• Maker movement portal

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Directory Platform (Inferred): MakerSpace.com operates as a free directory service for makerspaces. Revenue generation appears to come indirectly through driving traffic to Maker Shed (e-commerce store) and Maker Faire events, with cross-promotion through the Make: Community ecosystem.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MakerSpace.com is a web-based directory platform that catalogs and helps users discover makerspaces, hackerspaces, and fab labs worldwide. The platform offers a searchable database of 869+ spaces across 60+ countries, an interactive map for geographic discovery, and a self-service registration form for new spaces to add their listings.

Product overview

MakerSpace.com is a web-based directory platform operated by Make: (Make Community LLC) that serves as a searchable registry and discovery tool for makerspaces, hackerspaces, and fab labs worldwide. The platform consists of three main components: the Makerspace Directory (a searchable listing of 869 registered spaces across 44 pages), the interactive Makerspace Map for geographic discovery, and a Registration Platform that allows spaces to submit their information. The site also cross-promotes related Make: ecosystem products including Make: Magazine, Maker Faire events, and the Maker Shed store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Makerspace Directory A comprehensive community-driven directory of 869+ makerspaces spanning continents, cultures, and disciplines. Users can search and filter makerspaces by country and type (Library, Community, K-12 School, Hackerspace, Fablab, College/University, Mobile). Operated by Make Community LLC.
• Makerspace Map An interactive map feature showing the geographic distribution of makerspaces globally, with location markers and detailed information for each space. Designed for users who prefer visual geographic discovery of makerspaces.
• Makerspace Registration Platform A form-based platform allowing makerspaces to register and add their space to the directory. Collects details such as location, type, tools available, membership information, and operational hours. Enables community-driven growth of the directory.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Make: Community LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMakerSpace.com is operated by Make: Community LLC as part of the Make: ecosystem. Make: operates Makezine magazine (premier maker publication), Maker Faire events (global maker festivals), Maker Shed (e-commerce store), and Maker Camp. These entities cross-promote and share the maker community mission.
• Orange Foundation / Robisz.to AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organizations hosting FabLab powered by Orange in Warsaw, Poland. The Orange Foundation provides support for this makerspace location.
• xToolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerxTool is running a donation program with the Makerspace directory, providing equipment support to makerspaces listed on the platform.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Thingiverse: Large repository and community for sharing 3D-printable designs — operates a user-contributed model and discovery interface for makers similar to a directory of maker assets.
• Hackaday: Long-running publisher and community covering hardware hacking, projects, and maker culture — comparable as a destination site and community for the same enthusiast demographic.
• Fab Foundation: Operates and maintains the official Fab Lab Network directory and charter — the most direct comparable entity for indexing fab labs and makerspaces worldwide, often referenced for the very makerspaces MakerSpace.com also lists.
• Hackster.io: Community platform for hardware makers and developers, including project hubs, hackathons, and a directory-style discovery surface — adjacent discovery/community model targeting maker/IoT/hardware users that overlap with MakerSpace.com's audience.
• Instructables: Major community-driven maker project platform (owned by Autodesk) where makers share tutorials and discoveries — directly comparable as a digital hub for the global DIY/maker community that MakerSpace.com also serves.

Broad incumbents

• Adafruit: Established maker hardware retailer with a strong educational content and community layer — comparable as a broader maker ecosystem player rather than a pure directory, similar to Make Community LLC's combined offering.
• SparkFun Electronics: Electronics retailer with extensive maker tutorials and a learning community for hobbyists and educators — overlaps with the maker education audiences served by makerspaces.
• element14: Global electronics community and parts distributor with project-based content and a community platform for engineers and makers — comparable as an established maker/community hub that competes for the same audience's attention.

Others

• Make Community (Make:): The parent brand of MakerSpace.com, also encompassing Maker Faire, Make: Magazine, and Maker Shed — relevant as the umbrella entity whose strategic direction sets MakerSpace.com's priorities.

Emerging players

• DIY.org: Online maker/DIY skills platform targeted at younger audiences with project challenges and a community-driven model — overlaps with MakerSpace.com's K-12 maker-education segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/makerspace1
• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/makespaces
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/make-magazine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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