Softment

Industries

Marketplaces

Connect buyers, sellers, and service providers with commission systems and trust mechanisms. Built for United States teams with Americas overlap (EST/PST-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 (US)

For US teams, we build with auditability in mind: clear access boundaries, least-privilege roles, and reviewable operational controls.

We can align delivery with SOC 2 / ISO-friendly practices (without claiming certification): evidence-ready logs, secure-by-default config, and clear ownership.

  • SOC 2 / ISO-friendly implementation patterns (no certification claims)
  • Least-privilege access and permission boundaries
  • Security review checklists for auth, payments, and data flows
  • PII-safe logging + incident response playbooks (on request)
  • Retention and deletion flows where required
  • NDA + vendor onboarding docs on request

Timezone & Collaboration (Americas)

We support teams across the Americas with meeting windows that work for EST/CST/MST/PST.

We keep delivery predictable with weekly milestones, concise async updates, and written decisions to reduce calendar load.

  • Americas overlap with EST/PST-friendly windows
  • Async-first updates with written decisions
  • Weekly milestone demos + change control
  • Fast turnaround on blockers and clarifications
  • Clear owner per workstream and escalation path

Engagement & Procurement (US)

US-friendly engagement structure: clear SOWs, milestone billing, and invoice cadence that fits typical procurement workflows.

If you need vendor onboarding artefacts, we can provide security posture summaries and delivery process documentation.

  • USD invoicing and milestone-based payment schedules
  • SOW + scope lock options for fixed-scope work
  • Time-and-materials for evolving requirements
  • Procurement-ready documentation on request
  • Optional paid discovery to de-risk delivery

Security & Quality (US)

We ship with a security-first checklist and performance budgets—so releases stay stable under real traffic.

Expect clean PRs, reviewable changes, and production-ready testing from day one.

  • Threat-aware checks for auth, roles, and sensitive data flows
  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + critical path smoke tests
  • Performance budgets (Core Web Vitals-minded) and bundle checks
  • Structured logging + error tracking hooks (Sentry-ready)
  • Rollback-safe releases and clear release notes
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