Many founders want to build “the Amazon of” their niche. A multi-vendor marketplace is far more complex than a normal online store.
Features you need
- Seller registration, verification and dashboards.
- Product listing and approval.
- Commission calculation and seller payouts.
- Order splitting across sellers.
- Shipping integration for each seller.
- Returns, refunds and disputes.
- GST, TCS and invoicing compliance.
- Reviews and ratings.
Ways to build
- Marketplace plugins for WooCommerce.
- Marketplace apps for Shopify.
- Dedicated marketplace software.
- Custom development.
The harder part: operations
Attracting both sellers and buyers, quality control and customer service are often harder than the technology.
Costs
Estimate development with our website cost calculator, and model your commission income with our commission calculator.
Start smaller
Many successful marketplaces start by selling curated products themselves before opening to other sellers.
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