Softment

Industries

Marketplaces

Connect buyers, sellers, and service providers with commission systems and trust mechanisms. Built for Germany teams with EU overlap (CET/CEST-friendly).

Timeline4-5 weeks
CompliancePCI-DSS

What We Build

Solutions we deliver

Service marketplaces

B2B marketplaces

Rental platforms

Freelance and gig platforms

Art and collectibles marketplaces

Real estate marketplaces

Food delivery platforms

Equipment rental marketplaces

Features

Common features

Buyer and seller registration

Product/service listings

Search and filtering

Commission calculation

Escrow and payment protection

Rating and review system

Messaging between users

Order management

Dispute resolution

Admin dashboard

Analytics and reporting

Multi-vendor support

Compliance

Security & compliance

PCI-DSSKYCGDPR

Tech Stack

Recommended stack

Next.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLStripe ConnectAWS

Timeline

Typical timelines

1
2-3 weeks

Discovery

Requirements gathering and architecture design

2
4-5 weeks

Build

Development, testing, and iterative feedback

3
2-3 weeks

Launch

Deployment, optimization, and handoff

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

We implement escrow systems where buyer payments are held until service completion. Funds are released automatically or manually based on your workflow. We use Stripe Connect for marketplace payments.

Yes. We build flexible commission systems with different rates per category, seller tier, or transaction type. You can adjust rates through admin dashboard.

We implement identity verification, payment holds, rating systems, and dispute resolution workflows. We also integrate with fraud detection services when needed.

Yes. We integrate Stripe which supports credit cards, bank transfers, digital wallets, and local payment methods. We can add additional payment providers if needed.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (EU)

For Germany/EU delivery, we keep GDPR-first patterns: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and explicit access boundaries.

We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement pragmatic retention/deletion flows when needed.

  • GDPR-first architecture patterns (generic, no legal claims)
  • DPA template available on request
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • Least-privilege access and safe logging defaults
  • Documented data flows and access boundaries

Timezone & Collaboration (EU)

We align to EU working hours with CET-friendly collaboration windows and async progress updates.

We keep delivery predictable: weekly milestones, documented decisions, and clear scope control.

  • EU overlap with CET-friendly windows
  • Async-first delivery with written decisions
  • Weekly milestone demos and progress checkpoints
  • Clear change control to avoid surprises
  • Escalation path for blockers and risks

Engagement & Procurement (EU)

We support procurement-friendly engagements with clear scopes, milestone plans, and documentation that stakeholders can review.

For EU teams, we can structure invoices and milestones for EUR-based engagements where appropriate.

  • EUR-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
  • Milestone-based billing and scope sign-offs
  • Vendor onboarding documentation on request
  • Transparent change control and approvals

Security & Quality (EU)

We prioritise reliability: reviewable PRs, predictable releases, and tests that protect critical paths.

Performance budgets and clear release discipline keep the product stable as it grows.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks
  • Release checklist + rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth and sensitive data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
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