A multi-vendor marketplace lets many independent sellers list products under one roof while you earn a commission. It is more complex than a single-store shop, so the script you choose matters. Use this feature list to compare options.
For sellers (vendors)
- Easy registration and a vendor dashboard for products, orders and earnings.
- Product management with images, variations, stock and categories.
- Own storefront page with logo, description and policies.
- Shipping and tax settings that vendors can control.
For buyers
- Fast search and filters across all vendors.
- One shopping cart even when items come from different sellers, or clear separate checkouts.
- Reviews and ratings for products and vendors.
- Several payment methods and a mobile-friendly checkout.
For you as the marketplace owner
- Commission management: global, per category or per vendor.
- Vendor payouts: tracking balances and withdrawal requests.
- Moderation: approve vendors and products before they go live.
- Dispute and refund workflow.
- Reports: sales, commissions and top vendors.
- Revenue options beyond commission: vendor subscription plans, featured products and banner placements.
Technical points
Check that the script handles many products without slowing down, supports clean URLs for products and shops, and lets you customise the template. Ask how payments are split between vendors and the marketplace, because that is the most sensitive part of the system.
Start small
Launch with a tight niche and a small group of quality vendors, then grow. Compare available scripts in our e-commerce category and our shopping carts category.