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Custom marketplace development for US businesses

We build custom marketplaces: platforms where multiple sellers or service providers list their offerings and you run the business by charging commissions. Seller sign-up, catalog, split payments, orders, and ratings all work together so the model can scale.

Updated:

  • Multiple sellers, one platform
  • Automatic commissions and payouts
  • A dedicated dashboard for each seller
Custom marketplace development: multi-vendor platforms, online marketplaces, and multi-vendor stores

Your own online marketplace

900+ projects delivered

Types of marketplaces we build

The most common digital marketplace models.

Product marketplace

Multiple merchants selling in a single store.

Local marketplace

Merchants in one city or area with local delivery.

What your marketplace includes

The pieces a digital marketplace needs to work.

What our custom marketplace development service includes: online marketplaces and multi-vendor stores

Salespeople

  • Seller sign-up and approval.
  • Dashboard to manage products, orders, and sales.
  • Payment and commission settlement.

Buyers

  • Catalog with search and filters.
  • Cart with products from multiple sellers.
  • Ratings and reviews.

Management

  • Commissions by category or seller.
  • Split payments through the payment gateway.
  • Moderation, disputes, and reports.

How we build your marketplace

We work in short stages, with deliverables you can test. You always know what’s being built, what’s left, and what we need from your team.

Our custom marketplace development process, step by step
  1. Step 1: Discovery

    We interview the departments that will use the system and map how information flows today.

    You: show us how you work today
    You get: a process map and scope

  2. Step 2: Prototype

    We design the main screens in a clickable prototype to validate them before writing code.

    You: test the prototype with your team
    You get: an approved prototype

  3. Step 3: Development by module

    We build and deliver module by module, so your team can start using it soon.

    You: test each module
    You get: working modules in testing

  4. Step 4: Migration and training

    We load your current data, train each role, and support you through launch.

    You: hand over your databases
    You get: a live system and user manuals

  5. Step 5: Support and improvement

    We measure actual usage and make any needed adjustments during the support period.

    You: report adjustments through the support channel
    You get: a usage and improvements report

What kind of digital platform do you need? Find out in a minute

Four questions to identify the platform model that fits your idea or your business.

Your answers0 of 4
What do you want to sell or deliver?
How would you charge?
Do you need to connect your current systems to each other?
Would your users be businesses or individuals?

Marketplaces by industry

Digital marketplaces we see often.

Custom marketplace development for different industries and types of businesses

Food and dining

Producers, restaurants, and shops in a single storefront.

Home services

Technicians and professionals rated by users.

Industrial supplies

Suppliers that sell to businesses through quotes.

Multi-vendor template vs. custom marketplace

A template works for validation; to scale, your own rules matter.

Generic template or plugin

Business model
Limited to what the template includes.
Payments
Split by hand or with plugins.
Performance
Struggles with many sellers.
Experience
Looks like many other sites.

PACOWEB custom marketplace

Business model
Commissions and rules tailored to you.
Payments
Built-in split payments.
Performance
Architecture built to grow.
Experience
Your own distinctive design.

Have a marketplace idea? We’ll help you define the first version so you can validate it fast.

Custom marketplace development FAQ

Can’t find your question?

Message an advisor and we’ll get back to you during business hours (Bogotá time, UTC-5).

How are commissions collected?

We set commissions by category, seller, or type of sale, and the payment gateway splits the payment automatically when it supports it.

Does each seller manage their own products?

Yes, each seller has their own dashboard for products, stock, orders, and sales.

Is it a good idea to start with a minimum version?

Yes. We recommend launching a minimum viable product to validate the model and grow with real data.

Who handles shipping?

It can be each seller or the platform; we integrate shipping carriers based on the model.

What other names are custom marketplaces known by?

It’s also searched for as a multi-vendor platform, online marketplace, or multi-vendor store. The service is related to multi-tenant platforms, subscription billing, payment gateways, APIs, and the AWS cloud, topics we review with you when the project calls for them.

Get a quote for your marketplace

Tell us what will be sold, who the sellers will be, and how the platform will make money.

  1. 1You contact us through the form or on WhatsApp.
  2. 2We talk about your business and what you need.
  3. 3You get the proposal in writing, with scope, timeline, and price.

Request your proposal

We reply during business hours (Bogotá time, UTC-5), usually the same day.

Your request0 of 6 required fields
Include your country code, for example +1 for the US.

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