02Our Marketplace Process
From Plugin Choice to a Live WooCommerce Multi Vendor Marketplace
You see the commission, dashboard and payout plan before we configure anything.
05Projects We've Built
Ecommerce Projects We Have Built
A selection of Shopify and ecommerce builds shipped for clients, including multi vendor WooCommerce projects and marketplace-style stores.
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We had a different kind of problem. People were visiting the store, adding products to their carts, and then disappearing before they finished the order. We had tried a few apps and made changes here and there, but nothing really seemed to solve the bigger issue. The team went through the shopping experience with us and pointed out things we hadn't really noticed ourselves. They cleaned up the cart and checkout flow, made the mobile experience much smoother, and helped us make the store feel easier to shop. I’m not going to pretend we fixed everything overnight, but it finally feels like the store is helping the sale instead of getting in the way of it.
Ethan Parker
Founder of Elite Academy
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
James Whitmore
Head of Marketing of Lumen Outdoor
We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
Michael Bennett
Founder & CEO of Northbridge Consulting
07Work Culture
Why Owners Trust Us With Marketplaces
Every multi-vendor plugin has limits, so we match the plugin to how you want to run the marketplace. These are the habits we bring to every marketplace build.
Plugin that fits
We pick from Dokan, WC Vendors and WCFM based on your needs.
Honest about limits
We tell you where a plugin will box you in.
Custom when needed
We build custom once plugin limits start costing you.
Commissions flexible
We set up commission rules that match your model.
Vendor dashboards clear
Vendors can manage products and orders easily.
Clear starting price
Plugin setup has a set price, custom builds are scoped.
08Overview
Should I use a WooCommerce multi-vendor plugin or build a custom marketplace?
Dokan supports per-vendor, per-product, and tiered commissions plus Stripe Connect, PayPal, Mangopay, and Razorpay payouts, scaling via an Enterprise plan and add-ons. WC Vendors is simpler and cheaper but sticks to flat or percentage commissions with no tiering, and its clean codebase suits custom development. A plugin limited to flat commissions boxes you in once you want tiered rates, and migrating plugins later is genuinely painful.
- Service
- WooCommerce multi-vendor marketplace: plugin setup (Dokan/WC Vendors/WCFM) or custom build, commissions, payouts, vendor dashboards
- Starting price
- From $1,850 plugin setup, custom builds scoped separately
- Typical timeline
- 2 to 4 weeks plugin setup, 6+ weeks custom
- Platform
- WooCommerce (Dokan, WC Vendors, WCFM), with custom development when needed
- Built with
- Vendor onboarding and dashboards, tiered or flat commissions, Stripe Connect/PayPal payouts, custom development when plugin limits are hit
- Experience
- 10+ years and 250+ shipped projects
- Post-launch support
- Ongoing maintenance retainer or one-time handoff
- Communication
- Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
Who it's for
Stores starting a WooCommerce marketplace from scratch
You're launching on WooCommerce and need the right plugin chosen and configured for your commission and vendor model.
Marketplaces boxed in by flat commission rates
Your current plugin only supports one flat commission rate and you need tiered rates by vendor or category.
Stores that outgrew a plugin's dashboard limits
Vendors need more control over their storefront than your current plugin's dashboard allows.
Marketplaces considering a move to custom code
You're hitting real limits with add-on costs, performance, or flexibility and want an honest read on when custom development is worth it.
Businesses that want payouts automated correctly
You want commission splits and vendor payouts running through Stripe Connect or PayPal without manual reconciliation.
Not a fit for
You're open to Shopify or a custom platform rather than WooCommerce specifically. Our Multivendor Website Development page covers the broader platform choice.
Your marketplace needs real-time bidding or auctions rather than fixed-price vendor listings. Our Auction Website Development page covers that.
You just need the payout and commission-split infrastructure itself, on any platform, not the full marketplace build. Our Stripe Connect Marketplace Payouts page covers that.
09Pricing
Transparent Starting Prices for a WooCommerce Multi-Vendor Marketplace
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on whether a plugin fits your needs or you need custom development, and you get a fixed proposal after a free scoping call.
11The Right Technology for Your Project
Technology Stack
We set up WooCommerce multi vendor marketplace plugins like Dokan, WC Vendors and WCFM, and build custom when their limits get in the way.
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How do I build a multi-vendor marketplace on WooCommerce?
We install and configure a multi-vendor plugin, Dokan, WC Vendors, or WCFM depending on your commission and dashboard needs, set up vendor onboarding, and connect payouts, or build custom once plugin limits get in the way.
Plugin or custom WooCommerce marketplace: which is better?
A plugin gets you live faster and costs less upfront. Custom development is worth it once you need commission logic, dashboard features, or scale a plugin's add-on system can't support cleanly.
How much does a WooCommerce multi-vendor marketplace cost?
Plugin-based setups start from $1,850, in line with our standard marketplace pricing. A custom WooCommerce marketplace build is scoped separately based on the features and scale involved.
How do commissions and payouts work on WooCommerce?
Depending on the plugin, commissions can be a flat rate, a percentage, or tiered by vendor or product category, with payouts split automatically through Stripe Connect, PayPal, or similar providers.
Can WooCommerce scale for many vendors?
Yes, with the right plugin and hosting. Dokan in particular scales toward larger operations with an Enterprise plan and dozens of add-on modules, though add-on costs add up as you grow.
How do I customize vendor dashboards?
Some plugins, like Dokan, let vendors manage their entire store from a frontend dashboard without touching WordPress admin. Others are more minimal by design, and deeper customization usually means custom development.
When should I move off a plugin to a custom build?
Once you need commission or dashboard flexibility a plugin doesn't offer, or you're paying for add-on after add-on just to keep up with growth, custom development usually pays for itself.
How long does setup take?
Plugin-based setups typically take 2 to 4 weeks. A custom WooCommerce marketplace build takes 6 weeks or more depending on scope.