Marketplaces
Multi-vendor platforms with sellers and payouts
We build marketplaces end to end: storefront and search, seller dashboard, orders and delivery, fees, settlements and automated payouts. The architecture is built for growth — from the first hundred sellers to a regional platform.
A marketplace is not a shop with several sellers — it is three products in one: a storefront for buyers, a dashboard for sellers and a panel for the operator. The hard part is money: fees, settlements and payouts have to reconcile to the cent. We design the platform from its economics outward and launch it so it survives catalogue growth.
Who it’s for
Industry platforms
A niche where buyers need choice across suppliers: building materials, services, equipment.
Retail chains
The shop has grown and is ready to admit third-party sellers, earning on commission rather than margin alone.
Services with providers
Trades, clinics, tutors: storefront, ratings, booking and settlements with providers.
What’s included
Storefront, search and filters
Catalogue, faceted search, recommendations and fast product pages.
Seller dashboard
Product uploads, stock, orders, statistics and ratings.
Orders, delivery and returns
Cart, statuses, split orders, integrations with delivery services.
Fees and payouts
Payment splits, settlements and automated payouts to sellers.
How we work
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Platform economics
We work out who pays whom, for what and when — commission, hold, refunds, payouts. The whole payment architecture follows from that.
You getA monetisation model and estimate
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Design for three roles
We design the storefront, the seller dashboard and the operator panel — each role has its own scenarios and metrics.
You getMockups for all three interfaces
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Engineering
We build the catalogue with search and filters, orders, split payments and moderation, with a demo every sprint.
You getA working platform on staging
- 04
Pilot
We launch on one category with the first sellers, watch real orders and fix what gets in the way.
You getFirst transactions and conclusions
- 05
Scaling
We expand the catalogue, speed up search, automate payouts and add seller analytics.
You getGrowth without rewriting the core
Timeline and cost
A marketplace starts at $65,000. The settlement scheme, number of roles, search requirements and whether mobile apps are included all affect the figure.
Build an estimate in the calculator →How we do it
We start with the platform economics: who pays whom, for what and when — the whole payment architecture follows from that. We launch an MVP in one category, validate demand and grow the catalogue without rewriting the core.
Technology
Products of this class
Reference points so you know what we mean — not our work. Yours is built around your processes and brand.
What you get
- 01
A platform ready for catalogue and traffic growth
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Transparent settlements with sellers
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Search that finds the product on the first try
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a marketplace?
A platform with a storefront, seller dashboard, orders and payouts starts at $65,000 and takes 18–30 weeks. Launching a pilot in a single category costs less — that is how demand gets tested before investing in a full catalogue.
How do settlements with sellers work?
The buyer’s payment splits automatically: the platform fee is withheld, the remainder is held until the order is confirmed and paid out to the seller on schedule. Every movement is visible in the operator panel and reconciles in the reports.
Will the platform survive catalogue growth?
Yes, if search and catalogue are designed for it from the start. We build in a dedicated search engine and caching so a growing product count doesn’t turn into a sluggish storefront.
Can we start small?
That is the right way to do it. We launch an MVP in one category with manual moderation, collect the first transactions, then automate exactly where it saves real time.
Let’s talk about your project?
Describe your task — within 24 hours we’ll come back with an estimate, timeline and plan.