# Marketplace software for founders ## Build a successful marketplace business. Fast. Launch your marketplace in a day without coding. Extend infinitely with code. Scale your business to any size. [Start free trial](https://console.sharetribe.com/new)[Watch video](#video) No credit card required [![Video player thumbnail](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fvideo-player-thumbnail.11bdc3fc.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_3rdTsMVjiTss7NjaGEFe661urP1L)](#video) We have helped thousands of founders launch their marketplace with Sharetribe. [Read their stories →](/customers/) Build any kind of marketplace ## No matter how unique your marketplace concept is, Sharetribe can support it. * Rental marketplaces * Service marketplaces * Product marketplaces * Other marketplaces Property rentals Build a platform like Airbnb. Let people rent their homes, camping sites, pools, or office space. Equipment rentals Help people and companies bring their equipment like machines, cameras, or camping gear online to rent. Vehicle rentals Build a marketplace like Turo where people can rent vehicles to each other. B2B and B2C rentals Create a site for companies to rent spaces, vehicles, equipment, or something else to consumers or each other. [› Build a rental marketplace with Sharetribe](/rental-marketplace/) ![Examples of Sharetribe powered marketplaces.](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fmarketplacelayoutandbranding.a649c109.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_3rdTsMVjiTss7NjaGEFe661urP1L) Local services Build a platform like UrbanSitter or StyleSeat and help local service providers like babysitters, cleaners, or hairdressers sell their services online. Negotiation and bidding Help customers get quotes from software developers, electricians or accountants like Upwork or Thumbtack. Virtual services Let customers book online sessions with a life coach, tutor, or a domain expert. Events and experiences Build a platform like GetYourGuide or ClassPass for booking seats for tours and classes. Or finding tickets to events. [› Build a service marketplace with Sharetribe](/service-marketplace/) ![Examples of Sharetribe powered marketplaces.](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fmarketplacelayoutandbranding-yogatribe.cc84dcc3.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_3rdTsMVjiTss7NjaGEFe661urP1L) Selling used products Build a second-hand platform like Depop or eBay where people can make money selling things they no longer need. Selling digital products Create a platform where people can access content or other digital files from creators. B2B product marketplaces Build a platform for complex B2B transactions that need negotiation, contracts and bulk orders. Selling new products Let sellers to bring their inventory online and ship products to their customers like Etsy. [› Build a product marketplace with Sharetribe](/product-marketplace/) ![Examples of Sharetribe powered marketplaces.](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fmarketplacelayoutandbranding-teetribe.54aca256.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_3rdTsMVjiTss7NjaGEFe661urP1L) Classifieds and directories Build a directory or a classified ads site like Craigslist or Gumtree with different kinds of listings in multiple categories. Matchmaking and recruiting Build a job board, dating site, or any other platform for finding the right match among many. Multiflow marketplaces Allow services, rentals, and product-selling, all in the same marketplace. Bartering and gifting Let your users swap things or services with each other – or give them away for free. [› Build any kind of marketplace with Sharetribe](/any-marketplace/) ![Examples of Sharetribe powered marketplaces.](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fmarketplacelayoutandbranding-localtribe.9afb97ca.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_3rdTsMVjiTss7NjaGEFe661urP1L) ![](/_next/image?url=%2Fgrainygradient.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_3rdTsMVjiTss7NjaGEFe661urP1L) ![A map of a sample marketplace for yoga classes built with Sharetribe's marketplace software. There are bubbles where yoga classes take place. Overlaid on top is a booking form for a yoga class and a box that shows accepted payment methods, all big credit cards.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/cc24a246-d63a-4010-b0c5-b9adb7b84ffb_No-code+marketplace+builder+1+-+Start+at+90_+done.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3840) ![A snapshot of a bike rental marketplace home page built with Sharetribe's marketplace software. The page says, "Bikes and gear for every surface!" On top, there is a color selector box and a box with the marketplace's logo: a stylized skull.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/fc9d8cd1-6a8f-4b09-8bb5-b447a31d658c_No-code+marketplace+builder+2+-+Customize+for+your+unique+concept.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3840) ![A snapshot of an example blog page on a travel marketplace powered by Sharetribe's marketplace software, titled "10 reasons to Visit Ylläs where the Arctic Wonderland Awaits." A blog thumbnail and an image of a sauna are overlaid on top.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/b86449b5-c0cb-4543-abea-29ccda5ce4d5_No-code+marketplace+builder+3+%E2%80%93+Build+your+brand+through+content.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3840) ![A snapshot of a landing page of Teetribe, a sample Sharetribe-powered marketplace for selling t-shirts. Overlaid on top are three boxes connected by arrows. The first box has the Sharetribe logo. The second box has the Zapier logo. The third box says 5000+ apps and zaps.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/03b1bb06-a343-4e42-95fb-fbe638e87310_Pre-built+integrations+4+%E2%80%93+Thousands+of+other+app+integrations.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3840) ### No-code marketplace builder Launch your business today with a flawless marketplace user experience \- #### Start at 90% done Sharetribe’s no-code marketplace builder has all the [essential marketplace features](/features/marketplace-essentials/) your business needs from day one: profiles, listings, payments, monetization, admin tools, infra, and security – the complete marketplace engine. + #### Customize for your unique concept Determine your marketplace's [layout and design](/features/layout-and-branding/). Choose from multiple layout options and add your unique brand elements. + #### Build your brand through content Create your marketplace’s content, language, and style down to the smallest detail with Sharetribe's [content management tools](/features/content-management/). + #### Connect hundreds of third-party services Expand your marketplace tool set with [pre-built integrations](/features/pre-built-integrations/) to third-party services like Zapier. ![](/_next/image?url=%2Fgrainygradient.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_3rdTsMVjiTss7NjaGEFe661urP1L) ![Selection of square, landscape, and portrait listing images, including a sneaker, a living room, a fine dining dish, a potted plant, a yogi, and a camera. Overlaid on top is a purchase form for a t-shirt and a box with code and logos for Apple's and Google's app stores.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/d5dc9f43-9ab8-47c5-a9ae-6af559d84a29_Developer+platform+1+-+Build+a+marketplace+that+matches+your+unique+vision.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3840) ![A sample listing page for a weekly snowshoeing tour on a travel marketplace powered by Sharetribe. Included are images from a wintry Finnish Lapland, a booking form, and a map. Overlaid on top is a box of code with a favourite symbol.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/dd6321f3-0800-4dd4-94b3-b8d933cc52c1_Developer+platform+2+-+Code+on+top+of+your+no-code+marketplace.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3840) ![Listings of different bikes on a bike rental marketplace built with Sharetribe's marketplace software. Overlaid on top is a box with search filters. You can filter by category, price, keywords, and tire size.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/f2886ed7-a1b2-4bcb-abda-e8fd23a974c8_Developer+platform+3+-+Design+unique+discovery+and+matching+experiences.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3840) ![A sample graph for a transaction with Sharetribe's marketplace software solution shows the buyer and seller's journeys from inquiry and payment to delivery and reviews.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/90f45b67-0a7c-4560-a9e6-ec716e8e5546_Transaction+engine+3+-+.and+a+lot+more%21.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3840) ![A snapshot of a landing page of Teetribe, a sample marketplace for selling t-shirts, built with Sharetribe. Overlaid on top are boxes that have logos for companies who have built Sharetribe extensions. One more box includes a code snipper and a cashier symbol to denote integrating third-party systems.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/cf0924ac-76f3-4373-9174-682072ccce43_Developer+platform+5+-+Integrate+any+third-party+service+or+a+custom+backend.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3840) ### Developer platform Customize your marketplace as much as you want with code \- #### Create a marketplace that matches your unique vision Take full control over your user experience and design with Sharetribe's [headless marketplace solution](/features/headless-marketplace-solution/). Build a marketplace website or a mobile app and connect it to a powerful backend. + #### Code on top of your no-code marketplace Add custom features and a unique design to the marketplace you built without coding by modifying a configurable [open-source marketplace template](/features/marketplace-template/). Continue running your business on Sharetribe. + #### Design unique discovery and matching experiences Determine how users store, search, and see data on your marketplace platform with [customizable data schema](/features/customizable-data-schema/). Build tailored search and matching experiences. + #### Create your ideal transaction flow Design unique transaction flows effortlessly with Sharetribe’s [flexible transaction engine](/features/transaction-engine/). No matter how complex your process is, Sharetribe can handle it. + #### Integrate any third-party service or a custom backend Easily build [custom integrations](/features/custom-integrations/) to any third-party service or your own custom backend with an API-first event-based architecture and single sign-on. ![](/_next/image?url=%2Fgrainygradient.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_3rdTsMVjiTss7NjaGEFe661urP1L) ![The marketplace operator is about to check the listings of a user called Katri in the marketplace software admin panel. They're clicking the listings link beneath Katri's image and name in Console.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/55f5e774-7bcc-4b95-a048-593b74967940_Hosted+cloud+infrastructure+1+%E2%80%93+Manage+ten+or+ten+million+users.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3840) ![A snapshot of the landing page of a service marketplace for yoga classes built with Sharetribe's marketplace software. Overlaid on top is an icon of two servers on top of each other.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/5b6b1f57-0b81-406d-b1f2-3b9b9cfcdab0_Hosted+cloud+infrastructure+1+-+No+hard+limits+on+data+and+traffic.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=3840) ### Hosted cloud infrastructure Your platform is ready to scale when you are \- #### Manage ten or ten million users Run your business with world-class [marketplace management tools](/features/marketplace-management/) from day one. Monitor and manage activity on your marketplace. Use data to make decisions about how to grow your business. + #### Never worry about infrastructure We maintain your marketplace backend at any scale. Thanks to Sharetribe's [hosted cloud infrastructure](/features/hosted-cloud-infrastructure/), you'll never have to worry about traffic spikes, performance, data security, or compliance. Focus on building your business instead. Becoming a marketplace founder has never been easier ## First-timers or seasoned veterans, bootstrapped or VC-funded, Sharetribe has helped thousands of founders turn their ideas into success. ![Screenshot of the landing page of Drive lah, a car rental marketplace.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aIs0JaTt2nPbZmDx_Drive-lah-marketplace-landingpage.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![Headshot of Drive lah co-founder Gaurav Singhal wearing a white shirt, similing, against a pale gray background.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aIsi_aTt2nPbZlwj_Gaurav-singhal-drive-lah.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=2048)![Headshot of Drive lah co-founder Dirk-Jan der Horst wearing a pale blue shirt, similing, against a pale gray background.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aIsjS6Tt2nPbZlw__Dirk-Jan-der-horst-drivelah.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=1080) Gaurav Singhal and Dirk-Jan ter Horst from Drive lah [Drive lah raised millions in venture capital and scaled internationally](/customers/drive-lah/)Continue reading ![Screenshot of the landing page of Sharetribe customer Swimmy, a pool rental marketplace.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aIszV6Tt2nPbZmCn_Swimmy-marketplace-landingpage.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![Headshot of the Swimmy marketplace founder Raphaëlle de Monteynard, similing, wearing a blue sweatshirt.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aIm7R1GsbswqTdLd_Raphaelle-de-monteynard-headshot.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=750) Raphaëlle de Monteynard from Swimmy [Swimmy grew to hundreds of thousands of users and millions in bookings](/customers/swimmy/)Continue reading ![Screenshot of the landing page of Gearsource, a marketplace for professional audio and staging equipment.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aIs0SKTt2nPbZmD4_Gearsource-marketplace-landingpage.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![Headshot of Gearsource founder Marcel Fairbairn wearing sunglasses and a gray t-shirt.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aIsgSKTt2nPbZluy_Marcel-Fairbairn-Gearsource.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=1920) Marcel Fairbairn from GearSource [GearSource survived three re-platforms and found stability after two decades](/customers/gearsource/)Continue reading ![Screenshot of the landing page of socialbnb, a marketplace for responsible travel alternatives.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aIsf1KTt2nPbZlub_socialbnb-marketplace-landingpage.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![Headshot of socialbnb co-founder Nils Lohmann in a green t-shirt, smiling, against a turquoise textured background.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aIseVqTt2nPbZltu_Nils-lohman-socialbnb-new-1-.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)![Headshot of socialbnb co-founder Alexander Haufschild in a black t-shirt, smiling, against a turquoise textured background.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aIsfUaTt2nPbZluH_Alexander-Haufschild.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=828) Nils Lohmann & Alexander Haufschild from socialbnb [socialbnb connects travelers with social impact projects across 45 countries](/customers/socialbnb/)Continue reading [More founder stories→ ](/customers/) ## Read more [founder stories](/customers/) or check out our ratings on review sites: Capterra G2 Crowd Trustpilot Your business partner for the long haul We’ve been helping founders build successful marketplace businesses for over ten years. Our company is owned by 22 team members and funded by its customers, 1,000+ marketplace founders from over 70 countries. We’re on a mission to democratize platform ownership by making marketplace technology accessible to everyone. [Read our story](https://www.sharetribe.com/company/) More than just software ## Our Marketplace Academy has everything you need to know about running a marketplace: practical guides, success stories, and interviews with top platform economy experts. ![How to measure your success: the key marketplace metrics](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.prismic.io%2Fsharetribe%2Ff435d033-c573-44fa-9d18-3a7f6ffb4bab_How-to-measure-your-success-the-key-marketplace-metrics.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dcompress%2Cformat&w=3840&q=75) Marketing & growth [Marketplace metrics: 26 key metrics and how to use them](/academy/measure-your-success-key-marketplace-metrics/) What metrics should a marketplace founder track? And how to translate what you track into action? Here’s how to identify and track the key metrics, how to separate them from vanity metrics, and how to make concrete decisions based on reliable data. ![Bright green origami cacti on a light green surface.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.prismic.io%2Fsharetribe%2Fdde3de66-8cd7-4ef2-8193-ac4ddc343729_finding-right-business-model.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dformat%2Ccompress&w=3840&q=75) Starting a marketplaceBusiness model [The marketplace business model guide](/academy/how-to-choose-the-right-business-model-for-your-marketplace/) Learn how the marketplace model works and brings benefits to all parties involved: the sellers, the buyers, and the marketplace owner. ![Yellow 3D coins and green bills in symmetric diagonal rows on pink background](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.prismic.io%2Fsharetribe%2F3f36eb0b-377d-4c8c-8bd6-f3b2361750b6_Marketplace-funding-guide-Sharetribe.jpg%3Fauto%3Dformat%2Ccompress&w=3840&q=75) Marketing & growth [Marketplace funding: The complete guide](/academy/marketplace-funding/) Struggling with funding your marketplace? This guide helps you decide how much marketplace funding you need – and when and where to source it. [Read more](/academy/) ## Frequently Asked Questions + ### What is an online marketplace? An online marketplace platform is a website (or sometimes a mobile app) that aggregates inventory from multiple suppliers (sellers) in one place. It also lets customers (buyers) engage in transactions with the suppliers. A transaction on a marketplace can mean a product purchase, a calendar booking, a message to request a quote, or anything else that leads to an exchange of value between the customer and the supplier. Airbnb, Uber, eBay, Amazon, and Upwork are examples of popular online marketplaces. + ### Who is Sharetribe for? Sharetribe is for founders who have a marketplace idea. You and your team may be entrepreneurs looking to build the next marketplace unicorn. Or you might have a great idea for a side project. Perhaps you are an intrapreneur in a bigger organization. Maybe you want to start a non-profit or cooperative marketplace. In each case, Sharetribe's online marketplace software is for you. + ### Does Sharetribe work for my idea? If your business idea is an online marketplace for something, you can make it happen with Sharetribe's marketplace software. Your platform can be about selling products, renting items, vehicles, or spaces, or selling services. And a host of other things. Here’s a [gallery of our customers](/customers/gallery/) where you can look for inspiration. + ### How does Sharetribe work? You start your marketplace project by answering a series of questions. Based on your answers, we'll create a test marketplace website for you. This only takes a few minutes. You can then customize the marketplace to your liking using Sharetribe's intuitive no-code marketplace website builder. Once you're happy with your marketplace, you can make it live, connect it to your own custom domain, and start inviting people to use it. You can also customize and extend your marketplace with custom code. Add any unique features or designs with Sharetribe's developer platform. + ### Is it easy to create a marketplace with Sharetribe? Yes. With Sharetribe's online marketplace builder, you can have a fully functional marketplace up and running in minutes. Customizing it to match your unique concept usually takes no more than a day. You don't need any coding skills. Comprehensive text and video tutorials will guide you through the setup process. + ### What should I do if I need help? If you need help setting up your marketplace platform, Sharetribe's free email support is available seven days a week. Just send us a message at [hello@sharetribe.com](mailto:hello@sharetribe.com), and we’ll get back to you in no time. + ### How much does it cost to build a marketplace with Sharetribe? The Sharetribe Build plan is $39/month with a **14-day free trial**. There are no upfront fees to create an account with Sharetribe, and you can build the marketplace yourself. No coding skills are required. Once you're ready to set your marketplace live and invite actual users, you can subscribe to a live plan, which start at $99/month. If you need unique features that are not available in Sharetribe's marketplace software out of the box, you can either add those yourself with custom coding (this requires knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript) or hire a Sharetribe Expert or another developer to build them for you. If you hire a developer, they will charge you based on the time it takes to build what you need. + ### How does free trial work? You can start your free 14-day Sharetribe trial without any payment commitment. We only ask for payment once you're ready to go live or your trial period has passed. During the trial, you have all Build plan features at your disposal. You have access to a test marketplace, which will be the basis for your eventual live platform. You can configure your settings and test your marketplace's functionality. Once you're ready to go live, you can subscribe to the Lite, Pro, or Extend plan, depending on your needs. If you want to continue building your marketplace after your trial ends, you can subscribe to the affordable Build plan. + ### Do I need to hire someone to build my marketplace? No. You can build your marketplace yourself. No coding skills are required to create a marketplace with Sharetribe. However, if you need a specific unique feature that is not available in Sharetribe's marketplace builder out of the box, and you're not a developer, you might need to hire a developer to build the feature for you. + ### How do I host my Sharetribe-powered marketplace? You don't need to install or host anything to launch a marketplace with Sharetribe. Sharetribe's [cloud hosting infrastructure](/features/hosted-cloud-infrastructure/) takes care of hosting for you. You can either connect your own domain to your marketplace or use a default domain, \[your-marketplace\].mysharetribe.com. If you are using Sharetribe's developer platform to add custom features, you will need to install and host the custom code you've written on your own server. This is easy and affordable, as you only need to host user interface code. The heavy lifting related to databases and business logic still happens on Sharetribe's servers. Your custom code connects to Sharetribe's servers via APIs. + ### Can I use my own design? Yes. Sharetribe comes with a beautiful design template that is available out of the box. However, you have full freedom to modify or even replace it with your own unique design, thanks to [Sharetribe's headless approach](/features/headless-marketplace-solution/). Sharetribe gives you full control over the user interface of your marketplace. Modifying template design requires custom development with HTML, CSS, and Javascript. You can either develop a new design yourself or hire a Sharetribe Expert or another developer to help you. + ### Can I add any features I want? Yes. Sharetribe's developer platform allows you to customize and extend your marketplace platform infinitely. You can add any features, integrate any third-party services, or change your design and workflows. Making these changes requires custom development with HTML, CSS, and Javascript. You can either develop custom features yourself or [hire a Sharetribe Expert](/experts/) or another developer to help you. + ### Can I build a mobile app with Sharetribe? Yes. Sharetribe comes with a responsive marketplace website template that looks great on mobile browsers. You can also build a native mobile app. This requires custom development on top of Sharetribe's APIs using the developer platform. + ### My marketplace idea is completely unique. Are you sure I can build it with Sharetribe? Yes. Sharetribe works for any marketplace idea. If your marketplace requires lots of custom features that are unique to your concept, you will likely need to use the developer platform and custom-develop the features on top of Sharetribe's standard marketplace functionality. + ### I expect my marketplace will have millions of users and listings. Can Sharetribe support it? Yes. Sharetribe does not limit how many users and listings you can have. Sharetribe’s hosted cloud infrastructure is optimized to ensure that your marketplace performs, regardless of how much data it has. [And we maintain excellent uptime.](https://status.sharetribe.com/) + ### Is Sharetribe secure? Yes. Sharetribe's marketplace software has been powering online marketplace businesses for over ten years. Over the years, we've built powerful safeguards against hacking attempts and DDoS attacks and follow best practices to ensure your data is safe. Start your 14-day free trial ## Create a marketplace today! * Launch quickly, without coding * Extend infinitely * Scale to any size [Start free trial](https://console.sharetribe.com/new) No credit card required