CS-Cart Multi-Vendor

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Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform | Open-Source Marketplace Software

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Overview

CS-Cart Multi-Vendor is standalone eCommerce marketplace software that allows you to build multi-vendor marketplaces where multiple sellers can market and sell their products through a single storefront. It supports an unlimited number of sellers and offers complete source code ownership with flexible payment plans and automated commission management.

Features

39 features across 17 categories

Administration(2)

Different Levels of Admin Access

Assign privileges to managers to control access rights to platform features and valuable data

Multi-Level Admin ControlPremium

Enable secure multi-level admin control for marketplace management

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Content Management(3)

Bulk Product Upload

Advanced import feature allowing multiple vendors to upload their items in bulk and start selling quickly

Flexible Product Approval System

Sellers add their own products which are then approved by admin before appearing on marketplace storefront

Unified Product CatalogPremium

Create a unified product catalog for vendors to use across the marketplace

Also in: Juro, Notion, WordPress.com

Core Marketplace(2)

Multi-Vendor Support

Supports unlimited number of sellers on one marketplace, each with their own store and dashboard

Multiple StorefrontsPremium

Expand reach with unlimited number of storefronts

Customer Features(3)

Product Reviews

Customers can share detailed reviews with product advantages and disadvantages, and attach images

Separate Vendor CheckoutPremium

Create a separate vendor checkout experience to enhance customer experience

Wishlist

Customers can create their own collections of products they want to buy and save them in their accounts

Customization(3)

No-Code Editor

Edit marketplace without coding knowledge

Premium ThemePremium

Enhance brand appeal with a premium theme included in Ultimate plan

UniTheme with UpdatesPremium

Premium theme with 6 months of free updates

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Development(2)

Full Code Access

Full access to source code for customization

Vendor Panel APIPremium

API for vendor panel customization and integration

Also in: Kissflow, Lattice, WordPress.com

Hosting(1)

Free Hosting and CDN

1 month of free hosting and CDN included

Also in: Squarespace, Render, WordPress.com

Integration(2)

App Market Access

Access to App Market for adding relevant eCommerce features and extensions

External System IntegrationPremium

Integrate seamlessly with external systems

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Internationalization(1)

Multiple Language Support

Multi-vendor marketplace can be translated to any language for global operations

Logistics(1)

Pickup Points and WarehousesPremium

Gain full control over logistics with pickup points and warehouse management

Marketing(2)

Flexible Promotion System

Offer customers various discounts to encourage loyal buyers and attract new clients to marketplace

Tailored Promotions for VendorsPremium

Boost vendor engagement with promotions tailored to specific sellers

Mobile(4)

Custom Mobile App ExperiencePremium

Build a custom mobile experience with access to app source code

Fully Synced Mobile AppPremium

Expand brand reach with a fully synchronized mobile application

Native Mobile Apps

Offer customers a way to buy from marketplace via apps for Android and iOS devices with full catalog synchronization

Push NotificationsPremium

Keep customers engaged with push notifications on the mobile app

Order Management(1)

Vendor Order ManagementPremium

Handle orders on behalf of vendors, enhancing consistency and delivery speed

Payments(5)

Advanced Seller Payout System

Multiple payment gateways for multi-vendor marketplaces with flexible accounting system to distribute money between sellers

Custom CommissionsPremium

Optimize revenue through customizable commission structures for different vendors

PayPal Commerce Platform Integration

Split payment system using PayPal Commerce Platform for multi-vendor payment distribution

Simplified Vendor Money FlowPremium

Simplify the distribution of money to vendors

Stripe Connect Integration

Split payment system using Stripe Connect for multi-vendor payment distribution

Reporting(1)

Detailed Statistics and Reports

View sales reports with diagrams and detailed information about transactions and business performance

Vendor Features(1)

eCommerce Store for Each Seller

Every marketplace seller gets a fully-featured personal storefront with their own catalog, filters, and inventory management

Vendor Management(5)

Configurable Vendor Plans

Marketplace owner can set conditions, limitations, and monthly fees for each seller plan

Separate Vendor Control Panel

Sellers have their own user-friendly dedicated vendor dashboard with all key features and advanced analytics

Vendor Grouping and OrganizationPremium

Easily organize and manage vendors by grouping them

Vendor Product Category ControlPremium

Control vendor access to specific product categories

Vendor Rules and ControlPremium

Effectively control vendors by applying rules and policies

Pricing

Standard

$60/month, billed annually
  • Essential tools to establish business online
  • 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
  • Customer Care Standard with installation and update service

Plus

$120/month, 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 brand reach with fully synced mobile app
  • Keep customers engaged with push notifications on the app
  • Tailor vendor experience with Vendor Panel API

Ultimate

Popular
$300/month, billed annually
  • Everything in Plus, and:
  • Customer Care Plus including: Unlimited number of requests
  • 4 modifications per month
  • Proactive assistance
  • Examining performance issues
  • Expand 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 premium theme
  • Build custom mobile experience with app source code
  • Integrate seamlessly with external systems
  • UniTheme with 6 months of updates

Lifetime

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

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying CS-Cart Multi-Vendor

Monthly$60/mo
Yearly$720/yr
5-Year Total$3.6k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $480
SaaS
$720
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $1.4k
SaaS
$2.2k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $2.4k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 39 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a CS-Cart Multi-Vendor alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 39 features.

Buy CS-Cart Multi-Vendor

Better Value
Monthly cost$600/mo
3-year total$21,600
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying CS-Cart Multi-Vendor saves ~$15,360 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 39 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

2 known integrations

PayPal Commerce PlatformStripe Connect