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Multi-Vendor Marketplace MVP Checklist (Sellers, Listings, Orders, Payouts)
Multi-Vendor Marketplace MVP Checklist (Sellers, Listings, Orders, Payouts)
Building a multi-vendor marketplace has many moving parts. This checklist organizes every feature by area and priority so you know what to build first and what can wait.
Seller Management
Must-Have
- Seller registration (separate from buyer signup)
- Seller profile (business name, description, logo)
- Stripe Connect onboarding (Express accounts)
- Seller verification status tracking
- Seller dashboard (separate from buyer view)
Nice-to-Have
- Seller analytics (views, conversion rate, revenue)
- Seller ratings and reviews
- Seller verification badges
- Seller communication tools
- Seller payout history
Listings
Must-Have
- Create listing (title, description, price, category, images)
- Edit and delete listings
- Image upload (2-5 per listing)
- Category system (predefined categories)
- Listing status (draft, active, sold, archived)
Nice-to-Have
- Rich text description editor
- Listing variants (size, color)
- Listing search and filters
- Featured/promoted listings
- Listing analytics (views, saves, clicks)
Orders
Must-Have
- Order creation on purchase
- Order status tracking (pending, confirmed, shipped, delivered)
- Seller notification on new order
- Buyer notification on status change
- Order history for buyers and sellers
Nice-to-Have
- Multi-seller cart (items from different sellers in one checkout)
- Order cancellation and refunds
- Shipping tracking integration
- Order disputes/claims
- Return/exchange process
Payments and Payouts
Must-Have
- Stripe Checkout for buyer payments
- Stripe Connect for seller payouts
- Commission deduction (configurable percentage)
- Webhook handling (payment success, failure, disputes)
- Payout tracking in seller dashboard
Nice-to-Have
- Multiple commission models (flat, percentage, tiered)
- Seller payout schedule configuration
- Refund processing
- Tax collection (Stripe Tax)
- Multi-currency support
Admin Panel
Must-Have
- User management (view, suspend buyers and sellers)
- Listing moderation (approve, reject, remove)
- Order overview (all orders across all sellers)
- Revenue dashboard (GMV, platform revenue, active sellers)
- Commission settings
Nice-to-Have
- Seller verification workflow
- Dispute resolution tools
- Category management
- Platform-wide analytics
- Automated seller compliance checks
Implementation Priority
| Phase | Focus | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Seller registration, Stripe Connect, listing CRUD, basic checkout | Weeks 1-3 |
| Phase 2 | Order management, seller dashboard, admin panel | Weeks 4-5 |
| Phase 3 | Search, filters, email notifications, testing | Weeks 6-7 |
| Phase 4 | Polish, deploy, launch | Week 8 |
Need a head start? Browse marketplace templates on MVPHub.
Understanding the full build? Read How to Build a Marketplace MVP.





