Creating a WordPress marketplace with Dokan or WCFM

A WordPress marketplace is a multi-vendor platform that enables multiple merchants to sell their products or services under one digital roof, in return for a commission. Evolurise builds marketplaces using Dokan Pro and WooCommerce – robust, SEO-optimised platforms that are easy to manage for both the operator and the sellers.

What is a Dokan WordPress marketplace?

Dokan is the most comprehensive WordPress plugin for creating a multi-vendor marketplace on WooCommerce. It transforms your shop into a platform where each seller has their own space: a dashboard, product catalogue, order management, and revenue and commission tracking.

Key features of an Evolurise marketplace

• Sales dashboards, Each seller manages their own products, orders and revenue independently
• Commission management, Overall commission or per seller, fixed rate or percentage, commissions per product
• Instalment payments, Stripe Connect to automatically distribute payments between sellers and the platform
• Product moderation, Manual or automatic validation of new products prior to publication
• Seller profiles, Public seller pages with ratings, reviews, a catalogue and contact details
• Delivery Management, By region, by sales representative or overall. Integration with carriers.
• Seller subscriptions, Freemium/premium options for accessing the marketplace

Use cases: when to choose a WordPress marketplace

• Sales platform for local craftspeople and designers
• B2B marketplace for professional services
• Platform for connecting service providers and clients
• Online marketplace for courses and training programmes
• Product catalogue with integrated transactions

Frequently Asked Questions about WordPress marketplaces

How much does it cost to set up a WordPress marketplace?

A WordPress marketplace built with Dokan Pro starts from €8,000. The budget depends on the number of specific features, the level of customisation and third-party integrations. Free quote within 48 hours.

Dokan vs WC Vendors vs WCFM: which solution should you choose?

Dokan is our top recommendation due to its maturity (7+ years), active community and comprehensive features. WC Vendors is simpler for smaller platforms. WCFM is very comprehensive but more complex to set up. We’ll advise you based on your specific use case.

How should payments between sellers be handled?

Via Stripe Connect or PayPal Adaptive Payments. The buyer’s payment is processed through your account, the commission is deducted, and the balance is then automatically paid out to sellers according to your payment schedule (weekly, monthly).

Can I set up a marketplace for services (not physical products)?

Yes. Dokan supports services, downloadable products, subscriptions and bookings (via WooCommerce Bookings). We create marketplaces for freelancers, service providers and online trainers.

Can a WordPress marketplace handle thousands of sellers?

Yes, provided the infrastructure is suitable. Specific optimisations (advanced caching, CDN, database indexing) are required once there are more than 100 active sellers. We plan the architecture to support growth right from the start.

See also : WooCommerce shop, creation site WordPress