Marketplace development
Sharetribe marketplaces.
The marketplace formats we build, and the engine of payments, trust and automation underneath every Sharetribe project.
Marketplace models
Marketplace formats I know well.
How we build marketplace ecosystems.
A marketplace is two journeys running at once — buyer and seller — held together by an engine of payments, trust, and automation underneath. Here's how we structure that engine on every Sharetribe build.
The full lifecycle, one system
Buyer
Arrives with intent — searching for a product, service, or space to book.
Discovery
Filtered search and category browsing surface the right listing fast.
Marketplace
A trusted platform presents listings with pricing, photos, and availability.
Messaging
Buyer and vendor connect directly, in-app, before or after booking.
Booking
Dates, quantities, or service details are confirmed and locked in.
Stripe Connect
Payment is captured securely and held until the transaction completes.
Vendor
The seller fulfills the order, service, or booking on their end.
Admin Dashboard
Every listing, user, and transaction stays visible in one control center.
Automation
Payouts, notifications, and workflows fire automatically — no manual chasing.
Growth
Reviews build trust, repeat business compounds, and the marketplace scales.
The engine underneath
Planning a marketplace? Let’s talk.
Tell me what you are building. A 30-minute call is enough to map the first version.