Industry
Marketplace and on-demand apps that both sides trust
We build two-sided platforms where buyers find what they need, sellers get paid on time, and every transaction feels safe. You launch a focused first version quickly, then grow features as your market grows.
- 1,200+ clients helped
- Building since 2010
- 15 services, one team
- 50+ technologies
At a glance
What we build
We build two-sided marketplaces and on-demand apps: listings, search and matching, bookings, payments, payouts, ratings, and live tracking.
Problems we solve
A marketplace must work for buyers and sellers at once, handle money between them, and build trust from the first transaction.
Who we serve
Marketplace founders, on-demand service startups, delivery companies, and businesses opening their platform to other sellers.
How to choose
Start with one side of the market you can win and a simple first version, then add features as both sides grow.
What is different
What makes a marketplace work
A marketplace is two products in one. Buyers need choice, speed, and confidence. Sellers need customers, simple tools, and reliable payouts. If either side has a poor experience, the other side leaves too.
Money is the hardest part. Platforms take payment from one person, keep a fee, and pay another, sometimes across borders, with refunds and disputes along the way. We build on payment providers designed for marketplaces, so this works safely from day one.
Trust comes next. Verified profiles, ratings, clear policies, and live tracking turn strangers into repeat customers.
Above all, we keep the first version small. The best marketplaces start by serving one niche very well, learn from real transactions, and grow features only when both sides ask for them.
What we build
Marketplace software we build
We build every side of the platform: the buyer app, the seller tools, and the admin console your team runs it from.
Buyer web and mobile apps
Search, filters, booking or checkout, tracking, and reviews.
Seller or provider tools
Listings, availability, orders, earnings, and payouts in one place.
Matching and dispatch
The nearest or best provider offered each job, with accept and decline.
Marketplace payments
Split payments, platform fees, refunds, and scheduled payouts.
Trust and safety
Identity checks, ratings, reporting, and moderation tools.
Admin console
Users, listings, disputes, payouts, and growth metrics for your team.
What you get
What marketplace founders get from us
Founders get a platform that is ready for real transactions from launch day, with the foundations to grow into new categories and cities when the market is ready for it.
Speed to market
- A first version in weeks.
- Room to grow later.
Safe money flows
- Split payments and payouts.
- Refunds and disputes handled.
Trust
- Verified users and ratings.
- Live tracking.
Growth
- Analytics on both sides.
- Features added as demand proves them.
What clients say
Teams like yours, in their own words
We stopped keeping a second list just to track referral follow-ups. The team can see who owns the next step, and I no longer spend Friday afternoons asking where things got stuck.
Rachel MorganReferral Operations ManagerBridgeway Professional NetworkProfessional Services DECHY fixed the part of our dispatch board that left us chasing updates in three places. I can see what is delayed and why, without ringing around.
Thomas ReedDispatch Operations ManagerHarborline LogisticsLogistics Luis from DECHY helped us fix how technicians close visits on-site. They can add photos and parts before leaving the property, and I no longer get a pile of paperwork at night.
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Common questions
Questions about marketplace development
How much does a marketplace app cost?
A focused first version usually costs $16,000 to $32,000 and takes 4 to 6 weeks. On-demand apps with live tracking cost $24,000 to $48,000.
How do payments to sellers work?
Buyers pay the platform, your fee is kept automatically, and sellers are paid on a schedule through a marketplace payment service.
Should we build web or mobile first?
It depends on how people use your market. On-demand services usually need mobile first, while many product marketplaces start on the web.
Can you build both the buyer and seller apps?
Yes. We build every side, plus the admin console your team uses to run the platform.
How do you build trust between strangers?
With verified profiles, ratings, clear policies, secure payments, and live tracking where it matters.
Can the platform grow to new cities or categories?
Yes. We design it so new areas and categories are settings, not rebuilds.
Have a different question?
Tell us what you are weighing up and we will answer it plainly.
Ask a questionAlready a client? Email support@dechytech.com
Technical depth
Technical notes for marketplaces
What your technical co-founder or investors will ask about payments, location, and scale.
- We use marketplace payment services such as Stripe Connect, which handle seller onboarding, splits, and payouts.
- Platform fees, refunds, and disputes are recorded for every transaction.
- Matching and tracking use real-time location with privacy controls for both sides.
- The platform is designed to scale across cities and categories without a rebuild.
Typical projects
Marketplaces and on-demand projects, costs, and timelines
Most marketplaces start with a focused first version and grow from there.
| Project | What it includes | Typical cost | Typical timeline from approved scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketplace first version | Listings, search, checkout, payouts, and basic ratings | $16,000 to $32,000 | 4 to 6 weeks |
| On-demand service app | Customer app, provider app, matching, and payments | $24,000 to $40,000 | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Delivery app with live tracking | Customer, courier, and store apps with live maps | $28,000 to $48,000 | 6 to 10 weeks |
| Scaled multi-vendor platform | Vendor portal, admin, disputes, analytics, and growth features | $48,000 to $96,000+ | 2 to 4 months |
Every project is quoted in writing after a short call. The top of each range covers larger builds and more integrations. The timeline starts once the scope is approved and we have what we need from you.
How we deliver
How we launch a marketplace
A focused first version usually reaches real buyers and sellers in four to eight weeks.
Pick the first niche
We help you choose the first market and the smallest set of features that makes a deal happen.
What it produces
- Launch scope
- Success measures
Design both sides
We design the buyer journey and the seller tools together, because each depends on the other.
What it produces
- Prototypes
- User tests
Build payments and trust
We set up marketplace payments, payouts, verification, and ratings before launch.
What it produces
- Payment flows
- Trust features
Launch and learn
We launch in one area or category, measure transactions, and plan the next release.
What it produces
- Launch
- Growth plan
Tell us who buys, who sells, and how money moves
Describe both sides of your market. We reply with a plan, a price range, and a timeline.