CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace Software
Launch a multi-vendor marketplace with full control over your vendors, customers, data, and revenue model.
Whether you're building a niche marketplace, a regional platform, a B2B marketplace, or transforming an existing retail business into a marketplace, CS-Cart Multi-Vendor gives you everything you need to launch, operate, and grow.
Whether you're building a niche marketplace, a regional platform, a B2B marketplace, or transforming an existing retail business into a marketplace, CS-Cart Multi-Vendor gives you everything you need to launch, operate, and grow.
Built for Marketplace Founders at Every Stage
Whether you're launching your first marketplace or expanding an established business, CS-Cart Multi-Vendor helps you build a marketplace business you fully control.
Launch a Niche Marketplace
Build a marketplace around a specific category, target community, or customized business industry niche.
Launch a Regional Marketplace
Create a platform tailored to local suppliers, logistics, regulations, and customer expectations.
Transform Retail into a Marketplace
Expand your catalog and revenue streams by allowing third-party vendors to sell through your platform.
Build the Marketplace That Fits Your Business
Whether you're launching a niche marketplace, a B2B platform, or a multi-vendor eCommerce website, CS-Cart Multi-Vendor supports virtually any marketplace model.
B2B Marketplace
Build a B2B multi-vendor marketplace connecting manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and business buyers.
Product Marketplace
Allow multiple vendors to sell physical or digital products through a shared storefront.
Service Marketplace
Connect service providers with customers and manage bookings, orders, and payments.
Rental Marketplace
Build platforms for equipment, vehicles, properties, or asset rentals.
Hyperlocal Marketplace
Support local vendors, regional buyers, and delivery services.
Wholesale Marketplace
Handle bulk orders, negotiated pricing, and business accounts.
2,000+ Marketplaces Launched. Here Are Just a Few
Explore how entrepreneurs, retailers, distributors, and marketplace founders build successful marketplace businesses with CS-Cart.
Medentrx
Healthcare & Medical Marketplace
Healthcare
Supplies
Global
Yumbles
Food Marketplace
Food
D2C
UK
Shop Local SA
Community Commerce Platform
Local Business
SME
Australia
ShopClues
Large-Scale Marketplace
Retail
High Volume
India
Wikifarmer
Agricultural B2B Marketplace
B2B
Agriculture
Global
Urbankissed
Sustainable Fashion Marketplace
Fashion
Curated
Global
Proven by Marketplace Businesses Worldwide
From niche marketplaces and regional platforms to B2B ecosystems and large-scale marketplace operations.
2,000+
Marketplaces Launched Worldwide
170+
Countries and Regions
1,600+
Add-ons & Integrations
350+
Technology Partners
26
Supported Languages
Since 2005
Marketplace & eCommerce Expertise
Why Marketplace Owners Choose CS-Cart
No transaction fees
Keep 100% of your marketplace revenue. Avoid hidden costs and percentage-based cuts on sales. Scale your vendor network and volume without extra platform fees.
Feature-Rich from Day One
Vendor management, commissions, payouts, mobile apps, payments, promotions, and marketplace administration tools are available out of the box.
Support Included
Every subscription plan includes customer care to help with setup, updates, troubleshooting, and platform management.
Trusted by Marketplace Businesses Worldwide
Thousands of marketplace founders have chosen CS-Cart as their multi-vendor marketplace platform to launch and grow their businesses.
Professional Services and Hosting Available
Need help launching faster? Our team can assist with implementation, integrations, custom development, migrations, and managed hosting.
Average Launch Time: Several Weeks
/ 01
1–2 weeks
Define the Marketplace Model
Choose your business model, monetization strategy, and marketplace workflows.
/ 02
2–4 weeks
Configure the Platform
Set up branding, commissions, vendor onboarding, payments, and shipping.
/ 03
2–8 WEEKS
Customize and Integrate
Add custom functionality, integrations, or industry-specific workflows.
/ 04
2–4 weeks
Launch and Onboard Vendors
Invite vendors, publish products, and acquire your first customers.
/ 05
ONGOING
Grow
and Scale
Expand into new markets, add storefronts, launch mobile apps, and automate operations.
Everything You Need to Run and Scale a Marketplace
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor includes the essential tools required to launch, manage, and grow a marketplace — from vendor onboarding and payments to customer experience and marketplace operations.
Vendor Management System
Marketplace Payments & Commissions
Marketplace
Storefront
Storefront
Marketplace Operations
Growth & Marketing Tools
Customizable Marketplace Platform
Turn Your Marketplace into a Mobile App
Your marketplace is not limited to the web.
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor includes a fully integrated mobile marketplace app that allows customers and vendors to interact with your platform through iOS and Android devices.
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor includes a fully integrated mobile marketplace app that allows customers and vendors to interact with your platform through iOS and Android devices.
Mobile Marketplace Benefits
- Native iOS and Android apps
- Fully synchronized with your marketplace
- Vendor access on mobile
- Customer accounts and order tracking
- Push notifications
- Marketplace checkout and payments
- Branded mobile experience
Reach customers wherever they shop and increase engagement with a dedicated marketplace mobile app.
Connect the Tools Your Marketplace Relies On
Many marketplace capabilities are available out of the box.
When you need more, connect your existing business systems or extend your marketplace through the CS-Cart ecosystem.
When you need more, connect your existing business systems or extend your marketplace through the CS-Cart ecosystem.
Payments
Support marketplace-specific payment workflows.
Marketplace payout systems
Shipping & Logistics
Manage delivery operations across multiple vendors.
Pickup points
Custom shipping workflows
Business Systems
Connect your marketplace with existing business processes.
ERP systems
CRM platforms
Inventory management
Accounting software
Fulfillment services
Marketing & Analytics
Measure performance and grow faster.
Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Meta integrations
Email marketing tools
Customer engagement platforms
Open API
App Market
Extend your marketplace with over 1,600 add-ons, themes, and integrations. Start with built-in marketplace functionality and expand only when your business requires it.
Extended Email marketing
Live search and Search history
One Step Checkout - Simple Layout
Advanced Security
Vendor Page Pro
SEO Ultimate
What Happens When Your Marketplace Grows?
Many founders worry about one thing: "Will I have to migrate to another platform when the marketplace becomes successful?"
With CS-Cart, the answer is no.
With CS-Cart, the answer is no.
More Vendors?
Add unlimited vendors and products without changing your platform.
More Customers?
Scale infrastructure and performance as demand increases.
- 15M+ products tested
- 4,000+ requests per second
- Built for high-volume marketplace operations
New Regions?
Launch additional storefronts, languages, currencies, and local payment methods.
New Business Models?
Expand beyond a basic marketplace. Add B2B workflows, wholesale pricing, vendor subscriptions, rental or service offerings, and custom business logic as your marketplace grows.
Enterprise Requirements?
Extend the platform without rebuilding your business from scratch.
Full source code ownership means your marketplace evolves with your strategy without platform limitations.
Full source code ownership means your marketplace evolves with your strategy without platform limitations.
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Built For Scale
What Customers Say About Multi-Vendor
I personally chose the CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Marketplace in the Ultimate version. I haven't found a better offer on the software market for the basic marketplace in this price segment.
Duke
Store Owner
As a multi-vendor marketplace owner with around 50 vendors, I find CS MV to be an essential tool. It handles all the complex backend work, allowing my vendors to focus on their branding, products, and sales.
Deborah F.
Multi-Vendor Marketplace Owner
We selected CS-Cart over 8 other marketplace software options, including Magento, and it has been the best decision we've made. The software was simple to install and set up, and it provides excellent value for money without sacrificing key functionality, quality, or reliability.
Bruce Jones
High-traffic Website Owner
We're about to launch our multi-vendor site in a few weeks. Tasks such as setting up pages, adding products, managing vendors and payments are straightforward. Accessing backend management from a mobile phone is just as easy as on a PC, thanks to a responsive theme.
Amber A.
Design Company Owner
CS-cart multi-vendor software has many ready-to-use features that are ideal for any new startup business. I appreciate its simplicity and ease of use, along with detailed documentation. It's not overly expensive and the customer support is friendly and helpful.
Sarah
Startup Business Owner
Its international payment and shipping methods, coupled with localization features, make it the most feature-rich multi-vendor software out there. I value its scalability, excellent pricing, and the full development control it offers as an open-source script.
Judy Smith
Global eCommerce Platform Owner
How Marketplace Owners Monetize with CS-Cart
Your marketplace is a business model. CS-Cart Multi-Vendor supports multiple marketplace revenue streams from day one.
Commission Fees
Earn a percentage from every transaction.
Set commissions by:
Set commissions by:
- Vendor
- Product category
- Product type
- Business segment
Vendor Subscriptions
Charge recurring fees for marketplace access.
Offer:
Offer:
- Vendor plans
- Premium seller accounts
- Advanced tools
Featured Listings
Allow vendors to pay for additional visibility.
- Sponsored products
- Priority search placement
- Featured storefronts
Advertising
Generate additional revenue through advertising opportunities.
- Homepage banners
- Sponsored content
- Promotional placements
Service Fees
Monetize marketplace operations. Examples include:
- Payment processing fees
- Logistics fees
- Transaction fees
- Premium services
CS-Cart Multi-Vendor Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your marketplace stage today and scale when your business grows.
Annual Subscription
Lifetime
Annual Subscription
Lifetime
Standard
The perfect starter plan for launching your marketplace. Get essential tools to establish your business online.
$725
/year
≈ $61/mo., billed annually
Customer Care Standard with installation and update service
Features to get up and running
Full code access for customization
App Market access for added functionality
No-code editor
1 Month Free Hosting + CDN
Plus
Expand your marketplace capabilities with advanced features to manage vendors and offer a personalized experience for both sellers and buyers.
$1,449
/year
≈ $121/mo., billed annually
Everything in Standard, and:
Enable secure multi-level admin control
Easily organize and manage vendors by grouping them
Boost vendor engagement with tailored promotions
Simplify money flow for vendors
Enhance customer experience with separate vendor checkout
Create a unified product catalog for vendors to use
Optimize revenue through custom commissions
Effectively control vendors by applying rules
Control vendor access to product categories
Expand your brand reach with a fully synced mobile app
Keep customers engaged with push notifications on the app
Tailor vendor experience with Vendor Panel API
Ultimate
Level-up your business. Seize new niches and attract a broader audience. Oversee multiple brands, target varied segments, and expand to new regions.
Everything in Plus, and:
Customer Care Plus including:
- Unlimited number of requests
- 4 modifications per month
- Proactive assistance
- Examining performance issues
Expand your reach with unlimited storefronts
Gain full control over logistics with pickup points and warehouses
Handle orders on behalf of vendors, enhancing consistency and delivery speed
Enhance brand appeal with a premium theme
Build a custom mobile experience with app source code
Integrate seamlessly with external systems
UniTheme with 6 months of updates
Unlim
Unlock limitless growth with premium support and updates. Scale seamlessly and reach new markets.
Check out our Lifetime Options Starting at $3,590/billed once
Everything in Ultimate, and:
12 months of Customer Care Ultimate including:
- Unlimited number of requests
- 7 modifications per month
- Live chat support
- Dedicated customer care service
- Initial web server configuration
5 years of free updates for seamless scaling
5 years of free access to mobile application source code
Standard
The perfect starter plan for launching your marketplace. Get essential tools to establish your business online.
Check out our Subscription Options Starting at $725/year
Customer Care Standard with installation and update service
Features to get up and running
Full code access for customization
App Market access for added functionality
No-code editor
1 Month Free Hosting + CDN
Plus
Expand your marketplace capabilities with advanced features to manage vendors and offer a personalized experience for both sellers and buyers.
$3,590
billed once
Everything in Standard, and:
3 months of Customer Care Plus including:
- Unlimited number of requests
- 4 modifications per month
- Proactive assistance
- Examining performance issues
Scale seamlessly with 1 year of free updates
Enable secure multi-level admin control
Easily organize and manage vendors by grouping them
Boost vendor engagement with tailored promotions
Simplify money flow for vendors
Enhance customer experience with separate vendor checkout
Create a unified product catalog for vendors to use
Optimize revenue through custom commissions
Effectively control vendors by applying rules
Control vendor access to product categories
Expand your brand reach with a fully synced mobile app
Keep customers engaged with push notifications on the app
Tailor vendor experience with Vendor Panel API
Ultimate
Level-up your business. Seize new niches and attract a broader audience. Oversee multiple brands, target varied segments, and expand to new regions.
Everything in Plus, and:
6 months of Customer Care Ultimate including:
- Unlimited number of requests
- 7 modifications per month
- Live chat support
- Dedicated customer care service
- Initial web server configuration
Expand your reach with unlimited storefronts
Gain full control over logistics with pickup points and warehouses
Handle orders on behalf of vendors, enhancing consistency and delivery speed
Enhance brand appeal with a premium theme
Build a custom mobile experience with app source code
Integrate seamlessly with external systems
UniTheme with 6 months of updates
Unlim
Unlock limitless growth with premium support and updates. Scale seamlessly and reach new markets.
Everything in Ultimate, and:
12 months of Customer Care Ultimate including:
- Unlimited number of requests
- 7 modifications per month
- Live chat support
- Dedicated customer care service
- Initial web server configuration
5 years of free updates for seamless scaling
5 years of free access to mobile application source code
Building a Marketplace Is More Than Choosing Software
Software is only one piece of a successful marketplace. Marketplace founders also need strategy, vendor acquisition, operations, payments, and growth execution.
Marketplace Strategy
Define your business model and positioning.
Vendor Acquisition
Attract sellers, onboard vendors, and build marketplace supply.
Marketplace Operations
Manage product quality, vendor performance, and customer experience.
Payments & Monetization
Build sustainable revenue streams and efficient payment flows.
Recommended reading:
Marketing & Growth
Acquire buyers through SEO, content, paid acquisition, and partnerships.
Scaling
Expand into new markets and grow without rebuilding your platform.
We're More Than Software. We Help You Build Marketplaces
Launching a marketplace starts with the right software foundation. That's why every subscription plan includes access to our customer care team.
Marketplace Software FAQ
Most marketplace projects launch within 1–3 months depending on customization requirements and integrations.
Yes. CS-Cart supports B2B workflows, wholesale pricing, business accounts, custom catalogs, and approval processes.
Yes. CS-Cart Multi-Vendor is an open-source marketplace platform that gives you full access to the source code.
You can continue scaling your marketplace without migrating to another platform by adding vendors, products, storefronts, regions, and custom functionality.
You can build a multivendor marketplace on the CS-Cart flexible eCommerce platform for e-commerce sales in almost any country. CS-Cart supports multi-currency and it is multilingual, which is great for global multi vendor marketplaces. There are flexible tax and region settings and over 70 payment and shipping options, so you will definitely find the right feature and settings combination for your regional multi-vendor marketplace. Also, CS-Cart is the best multi vendor marketplace software in terms of feature richness.
Also, there are hundreds of ready-to-use business integration modules for local payment and shipping services in our app market.
Check out examples of multi vendor platforms built on the CS-Cart multi vendor marketplace platform—there are hundreds of them worldwide. You can filter a marketplace by topic, country, and business model.
Additionally, the multi-store functionality allows you create marketplaces for different countries, audiences, and product categories, and manage them all from a single admin back end.
Also, there are hundreds of ready-to-use business integration modules for local payment and shipping services in our app market.
Check out examples of multi vendor platforms built on the CS-Cart multi vendor marketplace platform—there are hundreds of them worldwide. You can filter a marketplace by topic, country, and business model.
Additionally, the multi-store functionality allows you create marketplaces for different countries, audiences, and product categories, and manage them all from a single admin back end.
For On-Premises, we provide a specialized cloud hosting from our partners Scalesta with 24/7 monitoring. We will install the CS-Cart platform for you, make all configurations of the server, and support the server with no extra cost. The pricing for this service starts from $109 per month.
But you're free to use the server of any hosting provider of your choice to build your marketplace on. Just make sure your hosting plans are compatible with CS-Cart marketplace platform system requirements.
But you're free to use the server of any hosting provider of your choice to build your marketplace on. Just make sure your hosting plans are compatible with CS-Cart marketplace platform system requirements.
Yes, you can order custom development services directly from us. Please visit our Custom Development Services page to share your project requirements and get a personalized quote.
Alternatively, you have other flexible options:
Alternatively, you have other flexible options:
- Our Certified Partners: You can contact our trusted developers. Take a look at the Partner Directory to request a quote from them.
- In-house Development: If you have your own development team, you can build custom functionality yourself. CS-Cart is source-available software, allowing for streamlined in-house development and easy third-party integrations (like payment gateways) without compromising platform performance.
CS-Cart is a subscription-based software—the license is renewable. There's also an option to get a lifetime license for a one-time payment.
No more obligatory or transaction fees are included. You don't need to pay extra for customer care and upgrades—all these are included in the product subscription.
Regarding the hosting for On-Premises: it's up to you to choose the service provider, just make sure the hosting meets the multivendor marketplace platform requirements so that you could build a multivendor marketplace with fast loading times.
No more obligatory or transaction fees are included. You don't need to pay extra for customer care and upgrades—all these are included in the product subscription.
Regarding the hosting for On-Premises: it's up to you to choose the service provider, just make sure the hosting meets the multivendor marketplace platform requirements so that you could build a multivendor marketplace with fast loading times.
Yes, we provide full technical support. You can check our available pricing plans and support conditions on the Customer Care page.
We designed CS-Cart to be a standalone marketplace platform in the first place. It guarantees stability, hassle-free configuration, and the uniformity of the marketplace you build.
But it is still possible to integrate the CS-Cart backend with your existing front end since it's an open source platform. CS-Cart also has advanced options like a powerful API support for easy integration. In this case, you'll need to hire developers to build this kind of an integration to meet your business needs. You can not only integrate the CS-Cart marketplace solution backend with the existing front end but also connect any third-party service.
There's also a headless option for large enterprises. Of you're interested, contact us for more details on the custom headless solution
But it is still possible to integrate the CS-Cart backend with your existing front end since it's an open source platform. CS-Cart also has advanced options like a powerful API support for easy integration. In this case, you'll need to hire developers to build this kind of an integration to meet your business needs. You can not only integrate the CS-Cart marketplace solution backend with the existing front end but also connect any third-party service.
There's also a headless option for large enterprises. Of you're interested, contact us for more details on the custom headless solution
Online demo is a temporary installation that is deployed on our servers. It's for demonstration only, consider it a 15-day free trial.
You can't enter the license number into the demo, but it is possible to transfer data from your online demo to a live marketplace.
A personal marketplace demo works for 15 days for demonstration purposes only. If necessary, you can export products, categories, key features, and other data from the demo to your live marketplace.
You can't enter the license number into the demo, but it is possible to transfer data from your online demo to a live marketplace.
A personal marketplace demo works for 15 days for demonstration purposes only. If necessary, you can export products, categories, key features, and other data from the demo to your live marketplace.
Sure, you can do it on special terms. Moving to a more advanced edition of our multi vendor software is a pretty streamlined process but there could be important nuances in some cases. Please contact us for details.
You're welcome to ask any questions about our software and how to start a marketplace by contacting us via this form.
Launch, Own, and Scale Your Marketplace
Build a marketplace business you fully control.
With CS-Cart Multi-Vendor, you own your platform, vendors, customer relationships, revenue model, and future growth.
Trusted by 2,000+ marketplaces launched worldwide.
With CS-Cart Multi-Vendor, you own your platform, vendors, customer relationships, revenue model, and future growth.
Trusted by 2,000+ marketplaces launched worldwide.