Tool overview
Donkey is listed under Business AI tools.
What is Donkey?
Donkey is an AI-native trading company for United States importers. It identifies original manufacturers from shipment records, provides delivered duty-paid quotes, manages inspections, freight, customs, and tracking, and acts as the domestic counterparty.
Best for
United States importers seeking transparent factory-direct sourcing and managed delivery
Who is it for?
Decision note
Reviewed the official website and company materials. Confirmed factory identification from shipment records, 72-hour delivered quotes, DDP purchasing, inspections, live tracking, importer-of-record support, United States purchase orders, and no separate fees.
Key features
Factory identification from shipment records
Delivered duty-paid pricing
On-floor production inspections
Freight and customs management
Live order tracking with inspection photos
United States purchase order and ACH payment
Use cases
Identify the original product manufacturer
Benchmark an existing supplier quote
Source a frequently reordered product
Manage factory inspection and delivery
Reduce hidden trading-company markups
Pros
- No separate fees or retainers
- One delivered price includes logistics
- Provides a domestic accountable counterparty
- Inspection occurs before factory balance payment
Cons
- Pricing requires a product-specific quote
- Service focuses on United States importers
- Savings depend on product and shipment economics
Limitations
Donkey is a managed sourcing and trading service rather than a self-serve software subscription. Importers should verify product specifications, quality standards, tariff classification, insurance, payment terms, lead times, supplier continuity, returns, and legal responsibility for each order.
Pricing details
Billing options
Pricing note
Donkey charges through the delivered product price rather than a separate software fee, retainer, or percentage added afterward. Each quote is product-specific and includes freight, customs, inspection, duty, and the company’s margin.
Supported languages
- English
Integrations
United States customs records
Factory inspections
Freight
Customs clearance
ACH payments
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