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Marketplace Development Guide

How to Build a B2B Marketplace

Create a business-to-business marketplace connecting suppliers with buyers for wholesale transactions.

Complete guide with costs, timeline, and tech stack.

$35,000 - $90,000
Market Rate
8-14 weeks
Build Timeline
$2,997
Our Fixed Price

Key Features to Include

A successful b2b marketplace needs these core features to deliver value to your users:

Supplier storefronts
Product catalogs & bulk pricing
RFQ (Request for Quote) system
Order management
Buyer verification
Invoice & net terms
Shipping & logistics integration
Account management

Recommended Tech Stack

We recommend these technologies for building a modern, scalable b2b marketplace:

Next.js
PostgreSQL
Stripe
Algolia
ERP integrations

Why this stack? This combination offers rapid development, excellent performance, and easy scalability. Next.js provides a great developer experience with built-in optimization, while PostgreSQL ensures reliable data management.

Project Complexity: Complex

Complex - Advanced features, multiple third-party integrations

Based on complexity, building a b2b marketplace typically takes 8-14 weeks. Our 2-week MVP sprint covers most complex projects, with additional time for advanced features if needed.

Who Should Build a B2B Marketplace?

Industry verticals looking to digitize B2B transactions

Successful B2B Marketplace Examples

These successful products can serve as inspiration for your b2b marketplace:

Alibaba
Faire
Handshake
ThomasNet

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