Solutions · Commerce & D2C
A marketplace that buyers and sellers both trust.
Two-sided products fail on trust, not features. We build the buyer side, the seller side and the moderation tools between them: verified numbers, scam warnings in chat, honest listings and clear payouts.
Who it's for
If this sounds like you.
- Hyperlocal classifieds and resale platforms
- Artist, maker and craft marketplaces
- Used car, bike and equipment marketplaces
- B2B marketplaces connecting suppliers and buyers
Every side of the product
4 apps, one system.
Most studios build the customer screen and stop. The other sides are where the business actually runs, so we build them together on one design system.
- 01
Buyer app or site
Browse by locality, filters, listing pages and chat. Vendly filters by city, locality and PIN code.
- 02
Seller tools
Quick posting, stock, orders and payouts. Gildscape gives each artist a studio with sales and payouts.
- 03
Trust and moderation
Reports, auto-flags and a queue where moderators remove listings or restrict users.
- 04
Inspection and checks
For high-value goods, an inspector app and report card, like Secondgear.
Features Indian customers expect
The must-haves, done properly.
Designed for the phones, networks, languages and payment habits your customers actually have.
- 01
Numbers hidden until verified
The seller's number shows only after an OTP check, with a daily limit.
- 02
Scam warnings in chat
Common fraud patterns flagged inside the conversation before money moves.
- 03
Fast posting
Photo, title, price and locality in under a minute, with a suggested price.
- 04
Holds and checkout
One-of-one items held in the cart for a set time so two buyers don't pay for the same piece.
- 05
Seller payouts
Commission, payout schedule and statements each seller can read.
- 06
Local language listings
Post and browse in Hindi or a regional language.
- 07
Inspection reports
Checklists, photos and defect hotspots for cars and other high-value goods.
Proof, not promises
We've built this before.
Concept brands we designed and built end to end. Open the case page, then the live build, and try every side yourself.
Cost and timeline
8–12 weeks for a first version.
Fixed quote within 48 hours of your brief: scope, timeline and price in writing before we start. These are what move the number.
- Classifieds (buyers and sellers meet) or managed checkout (you take payment)
- Seller onboarding, KYC and payout rules
- Chat, calls and moderation depth
- Inspection, delivery or escrow steps
- Number of categories and attributes
Questions
About your marketplace app.
How much does a marketplace app cost in India?
It depends on whether you only connect buyers and sellers or also handle payment, payouts and delivery, and on how much moderation you need. We give a fixed quote within 48 hours of your brief. See the app cost guide for the drivers.
How do you stop scams and fake listings?
We design trust in from the start. In our concept build Vendly, numbers stay hidden until a buyer verifies by OTP, chats flag common scam scripts, reused photos are caught, and reports land in a moderation queue. You can try each case on the Trust page.
Should we launch with an app or a website first?
Most marketplaces launch with a fast mobile website because buyers arrive from search and shared links, then add an app for repeat sellers. Our website or app guide covers the trade-off. A website also gets indexed by Google sooner. The app comes later.
How long does it take?
A first version with buyer, seller and moderation screens usually takes 8 to 12 weeks. A two-week concept sprint can test the idea with real users first; see our MVP guide. That way you learn which side is harder to win before spending on the full build.
Who owns the platform?
You do. The code, designs and data model are handed over in full, with documentation your team can work from. Listings, user accounts and transaction history stay in your own hosting, and any engineering team can extend the platform after hand-over.
Read next
- MarketplacesBuilding a two-sided marketplace app: trust, payouts, moderation →How to build a two-sided marketplace app in India: the buyer and seller sides, trust and safety, payouts, moderation and what to launch first.
- StartupsHow to build an MVP in India: scope, cost and a 12-week plan →A practical MVP guide for Indian founders: what to build first, what to cut, a week-by-week 12-week plan, ballpark costs and the mistakes that waste a first budget.
- CostHow much does it cost to build an app in India? →Ballpark app development costs in India for 2026, from a simple app to a multi-sided marketplace — what moves the price, and how to get a quote you can trust.
- ComplianceThe DPDP Act for app owners: a practical checklist →What India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act means for your app or website: notice, consent, data rights, children's data, security and breaches, in plain words.
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