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Engineer a Digital Marketplace Where Buyers, Sellers, and Operators Transact With Complete Confidence.

A marketplace or multi-sided platform is one of the hardest digital products to build right. You're not just building one product — you're building three: the buyer experience, the seller experience, and the operator control layer. Get any one of those wrong and the whole network breaks down.

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The Short Version

The Current Reality

A marketplace or multi-sided platform is one of the hardest digital products to build right. You're not just building one product — you're building three: the buyer experience, the seller experience, and the operator control layer. Get any one of those wrong and the whole network breaks down.

Our Direct Solution

We design and build the full platform: dual-role onboarding, listing and discovery systems, payment splitting or escrow, reviews, and the operator dashboard to manage it all.

Is This Right For You?

The ideal choice if you:

  • ✓You want to connect two or more distinct user groups (e.g., buyers and sellers, clients and providers, employers and freelancers)
  • ✓You want to take a commission, subscription fee, or listing fee on transactions that happen on your platform
  • ✓You need a search-and-discovery system for listings, profiles, or services
  • ✓You're building a specialized industry exchange, B2B network, or community marketplace

Not the right fit if you:

  • ✕You want to sell your own products directly to customers
    see E-Commerce Website
  • ✕You need internal operational software for your own team
    see Full-Stack Web App
  • ✕You want a subscription membership community
    see Membership Platform

What You Actually Get

01

Smart Discovery Engine:

Search, filter, and compare listings by relevant attributes — category, location, rating, price, availability.

02

Verified Profiles & Reviews:

See seller ratings, verified credentials, and peer reviews before committing.

03

Secure Checkout:

Pay through a trusted checkout with escrow or milestone-based payment protection where applicable.

04

Transaction Dashboard:

Full history of bookings, payments, disputes, and communications in one place.

05

Seller Onboarding & Verification:

Profile creation, credential upload, and verification workflow handled by the platform.

06

Listing Management:

Create, edit, and manage listings with media galleries, pricing tiers, and availability calendars.

07

Payout Dashboard:

See earnings, pending payouts, and Stripe Connect payout history in real time.

08

Order & Request Management:

All incoming leads, bookings, and active orders managed from a seller workspace.

09

Operator Command Center:

Approve/reject seller applications, manage disputes, configure commission rates, and monitor platform health.

10

Revenue Dashboard:

Platform GMV, commission revenue, payout liabilities, and MRR in one view.

11

Content & Category Management:

Add, edit, and organize listing categories, attributes, and featured placements without code.

12

Abuse & Dispute Management:

Flag suspicious activity, mediate disputes, and issue refunds from the operator panel.

Works With Your Ecosystem

Seamless interoperability and direct integration with your existing stack and business tooling.

AuthREADY
NextAuth.jsClerkSupabase Auth
PaymentsREADY
Stripe Connect (split payments + payouts)Tap Payments
SearchREADY
PostgreSQL full-text searchElasticsearchAlgolia
Maps & LocationREADY
Google Maps PlatformMapbox
File StorageREADY
AWS S3Cloudflare R2Supabase Storage
NotificationsREADY
ResendTwilioWhatsApp Cloud API
HostingREADY
VercelRailwayAWS

Pricing, In Plain Terms

Select the plan that fits your business scale. Fixed credit costs with zero hidden charges.

Priority Sprint available (+3 credits)

Directory Marketplace

Lead generation networks, curated directories

50Credits
≈ $750
4–6 weeks
Dual-role onboarding + listings + search + direct contact + subscription listing fees
Select This Plan
Most Popular

Transactional Marketplace

Full two-sided platforms taking commission cuts

75Credits
≈ $1125
6–8 weeks
Directory + Stripe Connect payment split + escrow + reviews + seller dashboards
Select This Plan

Enterprise Ecosystem

High-scale commercial exchanges

100Credits
≈ $1500
8–12 weeks
Transactional + milestone approvals + booking engines + dispute mediation
Select This Plan

Popular Add-Ons For This Service

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Multi-Language & RTL Platform

+4 cr

Arabic + English full marketplace UI

ao-14

Booking & Availability Engine

+5 cr

Calendar booking and reservation system for service providers

ao-07

Analytics & Revenue Telemetry

+2 cr

GMV, commission, and cohort analytics

ao-08

Affiliate & Referral Engine

+4 cr

Track platform referrals and reward top introducers

ao-12

Push Notifications / PWA Layer

+3 cr

Installable marketplace app experience

ao-11

What’s Included & What’s Not

Everything included in your service, clearly defined before we begin.

Included in Scope

What's covered in your build

Not Included— Available separately

Can be added as a modular upgrade

Dual-role auth (buyer + seller accounts)
Mobile app (iOS / Android)
Listing creation and management system
Third-party mapping subscription (Google Maps API)
Stripe Connect payment split or escrow
Email marketing platform subscriptions
Review and rating system
Legal / regulatory compliance review

Common Questions

Stripe Connect splits payments at checkout. When a buyer pays, your platform automatically receives its commission and the seller receives the remainder — all handled by Stripe with full audit trails.

Real Case Examples & Measurable ROI

B2B Services Exchange:VERIFIED OUTCOME

Built a vetted marketplace connecting industrial equipment repair specialists with factory operators in the Gulf. 80 verified providers onboarded within 60 days of launch with Stripe Connect handling multi-party payouts.

Freelance Creative Network:VERIFIED OUTCOME

A specialized design and photography marketplace connecting clients with regional creatives. Escrow checkout protected both parties; platform takes 12% commission handled automatically via Stripe.

Real Estate Transaction Platform:VERIFIED OUTCOME

Connected property developers with qualified buyers and agencies. Milestone-based payment releases tied to document verification steps.

What Happens After You Order

A disciplined, milestone-governed workflow with complete visibility from kick-off to deployment.

01
01
PHASE 1

Platform Architecture:

We define your two (or more) user roles, their permissions, and the transaction model — commission, escrow, or subscription.

02
02
PHASE 2

Dual-Role Auth:

Separate onboarding flows for buyers and sellers with appropriate verification steps.

03
03
PHASE 3

Listings & Search:

Listing creation, media upload, attribute filtering, and full-text search built and tested.

04
04
PHASE 4

Payments & Payouts:

Stripe Connect configured with your commission logic and seller payout schedules.

05
05
PHASE 5

Reviews & Operator Panel:

Review system and full operator command center for management and moderation.

06
06
PHASE 6

Launch:

Production deployment with staging data migration, Stripe live keys, and team walkthrough.

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