Marketplace Platforms That Connect Buyers and Sellers
Seller onboarding, payment splitting, search, and reviews — a two-sided marketplace built for your niche.
Use Case: Marketplace Platform
Problem
Launching a marketplace on Shopify or Etsy means competing with millions of sellers, paying high transaction fees, and having no control over the buyer-seller experience. Generic marketplace scripts lack the reliability and customization needed to build trust.
Solution
A custom marketplace gives you seller onboarding, listing management, search and discovery, secure payment splitting, reviews, and dispute resolution — tailored to your market vertical.
Key Features
- Seller Onboarding & Dashboards: Guided seller registration with identity verification, listing tools, order management, and payout dashboards.
- Smart Search & Discovery: Faceted search with filters, categories, location-based results, and AI-powered product recommendations.
- Escrow Payments & Splitting: Secure payment holding with automatic commission deduction and seller payouts via Stripe Connect or similar platforms.
Estimated Scope
Hours: 500–800 | Cost: $1,000–$4,000 | Timeline: 10–16 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you handle payments between buyers and sellers?
- We use Stripe Connect for marketplace payments with automatic commission splitting, delayed payouts, and refund handling.
- Can sellers manage their own inventory and pricing?
- Yes. Each seller gets a dashboard to manage listings, set prices, track orders, and view sales analytics.
- How do you prevent fraud on the platform?
- We implement seller verification, payment escrow, review authenticity checks, and automated flagging of suspicious activity.