What's the actual cost compared to SaaS marketplace platforms?

Initial development typically ranges $50K-150K depending on complexity, compared to SaaS fees of $5K-20K monthly that compound forever. Most clients reach cost parity within 12-18 months, then save 80-90% annually while owning their platform outright. We provide detailed TCO analysis comparing your current costs with owned infrastructure over 3-5 years.

How long does marketplace migration take without disrupting vendors?

Typical migration spans 3-6 months with zero vendor disruption. We run platforms in parallel, migrate data in stages, validate transactions continuously, and cut over during low-traffic periods with instant rollback capability. Your vendors experience improved features, not migration pain.

Can you match our exact commission structure and vendor workflows?

Absolutely. MedusaJS flexibility means unlimited customization, tiered commissions, category-specific rates, promotional overrides, vendor-level exceptions, custom approval workflows, specialized pricing rules. If your business requires it, we build it. No ‘contact enterprise sales’ limitations.

Do you provide German engineering quality at Bangkok pricing?

Yes, that’s our core advantage. German-managed teams in Frankfurt ensure engineering standards and project oversight, while Bangkok development teams deliver execution efficiency and cost optimization. You get enterprise-grade marketplace architecture at prices that make platform ownership economically compelling.

What happens if we need new features after launch?

You own the platform and codebase completely, so you choose who builds enhancements. Most clients continue with DBot Software because we know the architecture intimately and maintain 100% on-time delivery. New features ship when you need them, priced transparently, without SaaS gatekeepers deciding your roadmap.

Create Your Multi-Vendor Marketplace with MedusaJS

Own Your Platform, Control Your Future

You're paying $10K monthly in SaaS marketplace fees. Commission limits are strangling your vendor onboarding strategy. Every customization request gets denied or quoted at enterprise prices. Meanwhile, your competitors who own their platforms are scaling without permission slips or percentage cuts to middleware providers. The marketplace model works—but renting your infrastructure from platforms that profit from your growth doesn't. DBot Software builds custom multi-vendor marketplaces on MedusaJS that you own completely, customize endlessly, and scale without asking anyone's permission.

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/The Challenge/

Trapped by SaaS Fees and Platform Limitations

SaaS marketplace platforms promise fast deployment, but the total cost of ownership tells a different story. You're locked into rigid commission structures that don't match your business model. Custom vendor approval workflows? Upgrade to enterprise. Specialized pricing rules for wholesale vendors? Not supported. Integration with your existing ERP system? Pay a partner. The monthly fees climb while your feature requests collect dust in support tickets. You've built a thriving marketplace on someone else's terms, and now migration feels impossible because they've made sure of it. Every vendor you onboard increases your dependency, and every dollar of GMV feeds a platform that limits what you can become.

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/Our Approach/

Break Free or Keep Paying Forever

The cost of inaction compounds monthly. SaaS fees scale with your success—next year's marketplace revenue means next year's platform bills increase proportionally. Your vendor dashboard can't match the workflows you need, forcing manual workarounds that waste hours daily. Competitors building on owned infrastructure move faster, customize deeper, and keep margins you're surrendering to middleware. But here's what's possible: a marketplace platform you own outright, built on open-source MedusaJS with zero vendor lock-in. Custom commission splits per category. Automated vendor onboarding with your approval logic. Real-time inventory sync across vendors. Multi-currency support with localized tax rules. Split payment processing that actually matches your contracts. This isn't a distant vision—it's how marketplace owners who control their stack operate today.

/Why DBot/

MedusaJS Expert Partner with Marketplace DNA

DBot Software specializes in multi-vendor marketplace development on MedusaJS, combining German engineering precision with Bangkok development efficiency. As an official MedusaJS Expert Partner, we've architected marketplace platforms handling complex vendor management, sophisticated commission structures, and enterprise-scale operations. We understand marketplace economics because we've built them across industries—from B2B wholesale platforms to consumer marketplaces with hundreds of vendors. Our approach delivers complete platform ownership, unlimited customization capability, and costs that make sense as you scale.

Proven Marketplace Architecture

With a 94% client retention rate and 100% on-time delivery across 12+ industries, we architect marketplaces that handle real complexity. Multi-vendor catalog management with granular permissions. Dynamic commission engines supporting tiered rates, category-specific rules, and promotional overrides. Vendor dashboard systems providing sales analytics, inventory management, and payout tracking. Order routing logic that directs fulfillment to the right vendor automatically. Split payment processing that calculates commissions, handles refunds, and manages vendor payouts. We've built these systems repeatedly—the patterns are proven, the code is battle-tested.

Complete Customization Freedom

MedusaJS open-source foundation means zero constraints on your marketplace vision. Need vendor tiering with different commission structures per level? Built in. Require approval workflows matching your compliance requirements? Configured exactly as needed. Want vendor-specific promotional tools and marketing budgets? Fully supported. Integration with your existing ERP for automated inventory sync? Standard implementation. Every aspect of vendor experience, customer journey, and operational workflow adapts to your business model—not the other way around. Full IP ownership, comprehensive NDAs, and German engineering standards ensure your competitive advantages stay yours.

Scalable Without Permission

We architect marketplaces on cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) that scales with actual demand, not platform tiers. Add 500 vendors next quarter? Infrastructure adjusts automatically. Launch in three new countries? Multi-currency and localization already built in. Peak holiday traffic? Auto-scaling handles the load without manual intervention. Agile development methodology means new features ship when you need them, not when a SaaS roadmap permits. Your marketplace grows at your pace, customizes to your requirements, and costs what infrastructure actually costs—not what middleware providers decide to charge.

/Get Started/

Ready to Own Your Marketplace Platform?

Stop renting your growth from SaaS platforms charging fees that compound with your success. Book a free marketplace assessment where we analyze your current platform costs, customization requirements, and migration approach. We'll deliver a detailed proposal outlining architecture, timeline, and total cost of ownership comparison showing exactly what platform independence means financially. Our team provides 24/7 support throughout development and beyond. Your marketplace, your rules, your margins—let's build it.

/What’s at Stake/

Eliminate Migration Risks and Delivery Uncertainty

Marketplace migrations carry real risk—vendor disruption, data integrity issues, transaction downtime. DBot Software's 100% on-time delivery record reflects our systematic approach: zero-downtime migration strategies, comprehensive data validation, parallel testing with live transactions, vendor communication protocols, and rollback procedures for every stage. Our agile methodology identifies issues early through iterative deployment. You're not gambling on promises—you're partnering with a team that's migrated complex marketplaces successfully, repeatedly, and delivered exactly when committed. German precision meets Bangkok efficiency, and your vendors never notice the transition.

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/Proven Results/

Long-Term Partnerships Built on Proven Results

Our 94% client retention rate reflects relationships built on delivered value, not just completed projects. Marketplace clients return for enhancements because the platform we built scales with their ambition. They recommend us to partners because we delivered what was promised, when promised, at the price agreed. These aren’t transactional relationships—they’re strategic partnerships where your marketplace success directly reflects our engineering quality. When you own your platform, you choose who maintains and evolves it. Our clients keep choosing us.

Marketplace Success Stories

Real marketplace transformations demonstrate what's possible when platform ownership meets expert implementation. DD Bricks reduced operational workload by 60% and saved $500K annually with a hybrid B2C and B2B marketplace handling complex vendor relationships and custom pricing workflows. Alpega achieved 85% freight matching accuracy and 23% cost reduction with marketplace architecture connecting carriers and shippers at enterprise scale. Review our case studies to see specific technical approaches, measurable outcomes, and the business impact of controlling your marketplace infrastructure completely.

Griffwerk

Griffwerk: Redefining Efficiency and Cost Reduction in the Door Industry

Enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Griffwerk partnered with DBot to integrate intelligent automation and software solutions into their processes. This collaboration focused on streamlining workflows through Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Python-based automation, ensuring greater accuracy, speed, and cost-effectiveness in daily operations.

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Heicko

Heicko e-ast GmbH: Streamlining CRM and ERP Systems with DBot Solutions

To enhance efficiency and automation, Heicko e-ast GmbH partnered with DBot to optimize their CRM and ERP systems.
By streamlining sales processes and automating key operations, DBot helped Heicko reduce manual workload, improve data accuracy, and enhance sales performance. Through intelligent automation, including RPA and API integrations, Heicko’s operations became more agile and scalable.

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Häfele

Hafele's Digital Transformation: Intelligent Automation in the Furniture and Hardware Industry

DBot partnered with Häfele to drive a large-scale digital transformation through intelligent automation.
The collaboration spanned various projects, from custom software solutions to automation enhancements. One of the key achievements was the overhaul of Häfele's purchase order system using cutting-edge OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) technologies.

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RIS Swiss Section Bangkok

RIS Swiss Section Bangkok: 60-Year Legacy in Digital Transformation for Education

60-Year Legacy in Digital Transformation for Education.
RIS Swiss Section Bangkok, a renowned German language school, embarked on a comprehensive digital transformation journey in collaboration with DBot. This marked a significant milestone in the institution's legacy, a commitment to embracing cutting-edge technology and enhancing the educational experience.

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DD Bricks

DD Bricks: Revolutionizing E-Comm with a Customized ERP System

Revolutionizing E-Comm with a Customized ERP System.
DD Bricks, the global leader in e-commerce for pre-owned Lego components, embarked on a transformative journey to enhance its operations and solidify its position in the dynamic Lego marketplace. They partnered with DBot to create a tailored ERP system, a game-changing move in the world of Lego commerce.

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Alpega

Alpega Group: Enhancing Transport Management Software Excellence

Enhancing Transport Management Software Excellence.
Alpega is a leading global logistics software company that offers end-to-end solutions that cover all transport needs, including transport management services (TMS) and freight exchanges. Dive into the challenges faced, innovative solutions implemented, and the transformative results achieved in the logistics software sector.

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Common Questions About Marketplace Development

Marketplace platform decisions involve significant investment and strategic commitment. Here are answers to questions marketplace owners ask most frequently.

What's the actual cost compared to SaaS marketplace platforms?
Initial development typically ranges $50K-150K depending on complexity, compared to SaaS fees of $5K-20K monthly that compound forever. Most clients reach cost parity within 12-18 months, then save 80-90% annually while owning their platform outright. We provide detailed TCO analysis comparing your current costs with owned infrastructure over 3-5 years.
How long does marketplace migration take without disrupting vendors?
Typical migration spans 3-6 months with zero vendor disruption. We run platforms in parallel, migrate data in stages, validate transactions continuously, and cut over during low-traffic periods with instant rollback capability. Your vendors experience improved features, not migration pain.
Can you match our exact commission structure and vendor workflows?
Absolutely. MedusaJS flexibility means unlimited customization, tiered commissions, category-specific rates, promotional overrides, vendor-level exceptions, custom approval workflows, specialized pricing rules. If your business requires it, we build it. No ‘contact enterprise sales’ limitations.
Do you provide German engineering quality at Bangkok pricing?
Yes, that’s our core advantage. German-managed teams in Frankfurt ensure engineering standards and project oversight, while Bangkok development teams deliver execution efficiency and cost optimization. You get enterprise-grade marketplace architecture at prices that make platform ownership economically compelling.
What happens if we need new features after launch?
You own the platform and codebase completely, so you choose who builds enhancements. Most clients continue with DBot Software because we know the architecture intimately and maintain 100% on-time delivery. New features ship when you need them, priced transparently, without SaaS gatekeepers deciding your roadmap.