Online Platform Development – Marketplace, Matching, Community

That depends on user groups, features and payment flows. We usually implement platforms with user accounts, search and payment integration in the Professional package from €8,000. We quote extensive marketplaces with many roles, apps and interfaces individually in the Enterprise package – the exact quote follows after the free initial consultation.

Depending on scope, a focused first version can go live within a few months. We plan in milestones so that you test with real users early and then expand in a targeted way. You receive a realistic schedule after the initial consultation.

Website builders are suitable for simple directories or member areas. As soon as roles, payment flows with commissions or custom matching logic are needed, a custom-built platform is usually the more viable solution. We discuss openly which route suits your project.

Common models are commissions per transaction, subscriptions, listing fees or premium memberships – also in combination. We integrate payment providers that can process payments between customers, providers and you as the operator. Please clarify separately which legal obligations your model triggers. This does not replace legal advice.

Technology alone does not bring users. We focus on discoverability in search engines, fast load times and simple registration; for campaigns, social media and SEO, we work with our partner agency LOMA DESIGN. It often makes sense to build up one side of the marketplace first, in a targeted way.

We develop platforms first as a responsive web application that works on any device. Apps for iOS and Android or a progressive web app can be built on the same interfaces as soon as usage justifies it.