The two-sided marketplace, built to scale.
Buyers, sellers, payments, reviews, search, and trust — every element that makes a marketplace work. Built in 6–10 weeks with Stripe Connect, elastic search, and real-time matching.
Starting
Everything delivered, nothing missing.
Buyer & Seller Onboarding
Separate registration flows, identity verification (Stripe Identity), seller onboarding checklists, and document collection — smooth for both sides.
Stripe Connect Payments
Full Stripe Connect integration with payment escrow, platform fees/commissions, split payments, automatic seller payouts, and dispute handling.
Advanced Search & Filtering
Elasticsearch or Typesense-powered search with faceted filters, location-based search, sort algorithms, and saved searches.
Matching & Discovery Algorithm
Smart matching logic based on preferences, location, availability, ratings, and behavioral signals — putting the right buyers in front of the right sellers.
Review & Rating System
Two-way reviews (buyer reviews seller, seller reviews buyer), photo uploads, verified purchase badges, and spam/fake review detection.
Messaging & Communication
Real-time in-platform messaging between buyers and sellers — so they never need to exchange personal contact info before transacting.
Admin Moderation Tools
Listing approval workflows, user flagging, dispute resolution panel, content moderation queue, and platform analytics for you as the operator.
Commission & Fee Management
Configurable platform take-rates per category, seller tier, or negotiated deal — with transparent fee disclosure to all parties.
Notification System
Email, SMS, push, and in-app notifications for every key event — new messages, booking requests, payment received, review posted.
How we take you from zero to launch.
Marketplace Model Design
We map your supply, demand, transaction flow, trust mechanics, and monetization model — then validate it against what's worked in 30+ live marketplaces.
Scope, Legal & NDA
Fixed scope document covering every flow. We also flag any regulatory considerations for your vertical (financial services, real estate, healthcare, etc.).
UX Design — Both Sides
Separate buyer and seller design journeys in Figma — with the admin/operator experience. Every flow mapped, every edge case handled.
Sprint 1 — Core Infrastructure
Auth, user types, Stripe Connect onboarding, and database schema for listings, transactions, and users.
Sprints 2–5 — Platform Features
Listings, search, messaging, booking/transaction flow, reviews, and admin panel. Weekly live demos on staging.
Trust, Safety & Launch
Fraud detection rules, content moderation tooling, KYC/AML setup, and production launch with monitoring.
Who builds this with us?
Founders, enterprises, and product teams across every vertical — here's what they build.
Home Services Marketplace (Angi-style)
Homeowners post jobs, pros bid — with background check badges, job photos, milestone payments, and a dispute resolution flow. $500K GMV in year one.
Industrial Equipment Rental Platform
Asset listings with availability calendars, damage deposit escrow, delivery logistics, and insurance integration — serving construction SMBs nationally.
Tutor Marketplace with Live Sessions
Tutor profiles, subject filters, instant or scheduled booking, integrated video (Daily.co), session recording, and parent dashboard — live in 8 weeks.
Peer-to-Peer Luxury Resale Platform
Authentication service integration, condition grading, consignment payouts, authentication guarantee badge, and brand-filtered discovery.
Local Farm-to-Table Marketplace
Seasonal inventory management, weekly CSA box subscriptions, local delivery routing, and producer story pages — supporting 80+ farms.
Freelance Legal Services Platform
Attorney profiles, practice area matching, secure document sharing, escrow payment, and e-signature integration — compliant in 3 jurisdictions.
Battle-tested technologies we use.
Frontend
Backend
Payments & Identity
Search & Infra
Why clients choose us — and stick around.
We know Stripe Connect deeply
Most agencies struggle with Stripe Connect's complexity — custom accounts, express onboarding, payouts, 1099s, and disputes. We've implemented it 30+ times.
Trust and safety from day one
Marketplace trust is hard to rebuild once broken. We build ID verification, review integrity, fraud signals, and dispute flows before launch — not after an incident.
Search that surfaces the right sellers
Faceted search, relevance tuning, and behavioral ranking algorithms — so buyers find what they need and sellers get discovered.
Built for cold-start
We've seen hundreds of marketplaces fail at supply-demand balance. We build admin tools specifically designed to manually curate and seed your marketplace in the early days.
Common questions, honest answers.
How do you handle payments between buyers and sellers?
Stripe Connect — the gold standard for marketplace payments. Funds are collected from buyers, held in escrow, platform fees deducted, and net proceeds sent to sellers on your configured schedule. We handle KYC via Stripe Identity so you're not liable for unverified sellers.
What about fraud and fake listings?
We build a moderation queue for new listings, phone/email verification, behavioral fraud signals, and a reporting system. For high-risk categories, we integrate Persona or Stripe Identity for identity verification.
How do you handle the 'cold start' problem (no supply, no demand)?
We build tools for it — admin listing creation, manual seeding workflows, invite systems, and seller incentive mechanics. The technology won't solve the business problem, but it won't make it harder.
Can I set different commission rates for different categories?
Yes. Commission rates are configurable per category, per seller tier, and even per individual seller for enterprise accounts. All managed from the admin panel without code changes.
Do you support physical product marketplaces or just services?
Both. For physical products we add inventory management, shipping label generation (Shippo, EasyPost), and delivery tracking. For services we add booking systems, availability calendars, and meeting/video integrations.
Ready to build?
Tell us what you need. We'll scope it, price it, and start within 48 hours.