Build a marketplace with the NEW Sharetribe

Looking to launch a successful Sharetribe marketplace quickly and efficiently? At Roobykon, we specialize in custom Sharetribe development, delivering tailored solutions that turn ideas into fully functional, user-friendly platforms. With experience working with clients from over 50 countries (including North America, Australia, Europe, and the United Arab Emirates), Roobykon delivers seamless collaboration across different time zones and cultural contexts, ensuring high-quality marketplace solutions worldwide.

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Roobykon + Sharetribe: Your partner for seamless marketplace development

Sharetribe is a powerful solution designed specifically for creating online marketplaces. It accelerates development by providing a strong foundation, allowing businesses to focus on customization, user experience, and innovative features. When you work with a Sharetribe developer at Roobykon, you gain access to deep expertise and cutting-edge solutions. Use Sharetribe to build a marketplace platform that adapts as your business grows.

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Juho Makkonen, Co-founder & CEO of Sharetribe

“ We’ve been working closely with Roobykon for a long time, both by using their services ourselves and recommending them to many of our customers. We really appreciate their flexibility, responsiveness, and the quality of their work, and we’ve heard similar sentiments from many of our customers to whom we recommended them. I think they’re a great technology partner for anyone looking to build their online marketplace with Sharetribe. “

1,150+ live marketplaces powered globally

3,950 websites feature a historical Sharetribe footprint

$66M raised by 33 Sharetribe-powered marketplaces in venture capital

70 countries host active Sharetribe marketplaces

11.2% of all Sharetribe marketplaces are in Finland — the largest market

5.3% are in the United States, the second-largest market

Our Sharetribe development services

Marketplace creation & customization

Advanced features development

AI-driven enhancements

Integrations & third-party services

Maintenance & support

  • End-to-end marketplace development from concept to launch
  • Reverse marketplace implementation (customers post requests, vendors apply)
  • Custom design and UX tailored to your audience
  • Sharetribe customization to suit your specific marketplace model
  • Custom feature implementation based on your business logic
  • Integration and setup of payment systems (Stripe Connect, Google Pay, Apple Pay, etc.)
  • Modification and optimization of transaction flow
  • Instant booking or request-based booking
  • Flexible cancellation and rescheduling options
  • Subscription plans with tiered features
  • Coupon and voucher system integration
  • Affiliate system setup for partner marketing
  • Multi-currency payments with Stripe, Google Pay, Apple Pay
  • Sharetribe integrations for shipping
  • Tax services (Stripe Tax, Avalara)
  • Marketing tools (Affiliate systems, Voucherify for coupons)
  • AI-powered search & recommendations
  • Chatbots & virtual assistants 
  • Smart pricing & dynamic discounts 
  • Automated content moderation
  • CRM, ERP, and analytics platform integrations
  • Video call solutions (Twilio, Zoom, Jitsi, and others)
  • Sharetribe integrations for shipping 
  • Tax services (Stripe Tax, Avalara)
  • Marketing automation and email campaign tools
  • Ongoing performance monitoring
  • Security updates and feature enhancements
  • Assistance with hosting and infrastructure
  • End-to-end marketplace development from concept to launch
  • Reverse marketplace implementation (customers post requests, vendors apply)
  • Custom design and UX tailored to your audience
  • Sharetribe customization to suit your specific marketplace model
  • Custom feature implementation based on your business logic
  • Integration and setup of payment systems (Stripe Connect, Google Pay, Apple Pay, etc.)
  • Modification and optimization of transaction flow
  • Instant booking or request-based booking
  • Flexible cancellation and rescheduling options
  • Subscription plans with tiered features
  • Coupon and voucher system integration
  • Affiliate system setup for partner marketing
  • Multi-currency payments with Stripe, Google Pay, Apple Pay
  • Sharetribe integrations for shipping
  • Tax services (Stripe Tax, Avalara)
  • Marketing tools (Affiliate systems, Voucherify for coupons)
  • AI-powered search & recommendations
  • Chatbots & virtual assistants 
  • Smart pricing & dynamic discounts 
  • Automated content moderation
  • CRM, ERP, and analytics platform integrations
  • Video call solutions (Twilio, Zoom, Jitsi, and others)
  • Sharetribe integrations for shipping 
  • Tax services (Stripe Tax, Avalara)
  • Marketing automation and email campaign tools
  • Ongoing performance monitoring
  • Security updates and feature enhancements
  • Assistance with hosting and infrastructure

Core Sharetribe features we implement

Home page

  • Hero section with powerful search functionality
  • Featured profiles to showcase top vendors
  • Boosted listings for extra visibility
  • Design updates for visual appeal and UX improvements

Search and listings

  • Advanced radius search (5km, 10km, 20km)
  • Flexible date search (±1 or ±2 days around selected date)
  • Chemistry calls for initial free vendor-buyer interactions
  • Wishlist functionality to save listings
  • Verified vendor icons and business profile badges

Messaging & communication

  • Secure internal messaging with contact details blocking
  • Video call integration (Jitsi or other tools)
  • File upload functionality within conversations
  • Typing indicators and read receipts
  • Smart notifications and digest emails

Advanced marketplace logic

  • Search by profile and vendor specialization
  • Full localization for global marketplaces
  • Role-based dashboards for buyers and sellers
  • Automated dispute resolution workflow triggers
  • Analytics dashboards for admins and vendors

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 Industries we serve

Rental marketplaces

Whether it’s vehicles, vacation properties, equipment, tools, or even luxury fashion, a well-designed rental platform offers seamless booking, transparent pricing, and secure payments. With Sharetribe marketplace development, we create tailored rental experiences where users can browse availability, communicate directly with owners, and manage flexible rental durations — all while you, as the platform owner, benefit from streamlined processes and automated fee collection.

Service marketplaces

From coaches and consultants to local tradespeople and creative freelancers, we build Sharetribe platforms that allow service providers to create rich profiles, showcase their skills, and offer structured booking options. Features like advanced search filters, chemistry calls (free intro meetings), and session-based pricing make service marketplaces intuitive for both sides, helping to build trust and increase successful transactions.

Product marketplaces

Sharetribe offers a flexible foundation for diverse e-commerce ecosystems. If you’re building a platform for handmade goods, second-hand fashion, or specialized niche products, we ensure your marketplace supports product variations, flexible shipping options, and multi-vendor inventory management. 

Event marketplaces

Event planning is a complex process with multiple stakeholders — venues, caterers, entertainers, equipment rentals, and more. With a custom Sharetribe marketplace, we bring these parties together in one convenient platform. Users can search for available vendors by date, service type, or location, request quotes, and book instantly. As Sharetribe developers, We also incorporate cancellation policies, video consultation options, and integrated messaging tools to ensure every booking goes smoothly.

Niche & specialized marketplaces

Some marketplaces cater to unique or highly specialized audiences, from wellness platforms that connect clients with holistic practitioners to marketplaces for buying and selling rare collectibles. These niche platforms benefit from deep customization, including advanced search filters, specialized booking flows, or industry-specific profile fields. With Sharetribe’s design and Roobykon’s development expertise, we create marketplaces that speak directly to your niche audience.

Our development process

01

Discovery
& Planning

We take the time to analyze your marketplace goals, identifying key user needs, market trends, and potential challenges.

02

Design
& prototyping

We focus on creating a unique and intuitive user experience that not only looks visually appealing but also functions smoothly.

03

Development
& customization

Coding features and integrations to customize Sharetribe for your specific needs.

04

Testing
& launch

From performance testing to security checks, we leave no stone unturned. Our team of Sharetribe experts ensures everything is running smoothly.

05

Ongoing
support

With Roobykon’s dedicated support, your marketplace will always stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices.

Advantages of cooperation with our team

We’re Sharetribe masters

Our team has more than 10 years of track record of building and scaling amazing Sharetribe marketplaces. We know the platform inside and out, so you can be confident your marketplace is in good hands.

Quality & scale

As Sharetribe developers, we’re committed to delivering high-quality solutions that can grow with your business. Your marketplace will be built to last, able to handle increasing users and transactions smoothly.

Never go with it alone

Get Sharetribe expert support and maintenance from our dedicated team. We’ll be there to answer your questions, fix any issues, and keep your marketplace running at peak performance.

Flexible & affordable

We offer competitive pricing and flexible engagement models to fit your budget and project needs. Our Sharetribe success stories showcase how we’ve helped businesses of all sizes thrive with marketplaces, making it easier for them to scale and meet the unique needs of their users.

case studies

Book Holistic

Book Holistic

Wellness Service Platform / B2C and P2P
AllCourse

AllCourse

Educational Service Platform / B2C and B2B
HireCompare

HireCompare

Rental Equipment Platform / B2B
Adepty

Adepty

Education & Professional Service Platform / B2C and P2P
BlueMountain

BlueMountain

Ski Equipment Rental Platform / P2P
BorderBuys

BorderBuys

Global Trade Platform / P2P and B2C
CareConnect

CareConnect

Healthcare Platform / B2C
Eventify

Eventify

Event Services Platform / B2C

Frequently asked questions

Of course. We have deep expertise with the entire Sharetribe ecosystem, including the now-sunsetted Sharetribe Go and Sharetribe Flex platforms. Understanding that Sharetribe now focuses on its single, next-generation platform, we can help you in migrating marketplaces from both Sharetribe Go and Sharetribe Flex, turning a complex process into a strategic advantage. We create a custom plan to seamlessly transfer your data, test all functionality, and migrate your users.
We're your partners in building your Sharetribe marketplace, from the first sketch to a live, growing platform. Roobykon starts by understanding your vision and then guides you through every step – wireframing, design, development, testing, and launch. But we don't just set up the standard features. We build the custom tools your marketplace needs to thrive, like smart search filters, custom payment systems, AI helpers, unique booking flows, and connections to your other software.
We achieve scalability through a full-stack approach: trusting Sharetribe's backend with core operations and complementing it with a custom, high-performance frontend. Its infrastructure handles thousands of users and transactions seamlessly. Our team then ensures everything we add (your custom design, features, and integrations) is built to the same standard using modern DevOps and clean, optimized code. We also provide ongoing monitoring to proactively maintain this performance as you grow.
You'll have access to a dedicated team of Sharetribe experts who can answer your questions, troubleshoot any technical issues, and offer ongoing guidance as your marketplace evolves. This includes post-launch support to ensure your platform remains secure and optimized. We're here to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the sharing economy and ensure your website blossoms.
We build upon Sharetribe's secure foundation with strict development and operational protocols. Sharetribe, as your data processor, hosts all data in secure AWS data centers with encryption at all stages and uses PCI-compliant partners like Stripe for payments, ensuring platform-level security and GDPR/CCPA compliance. We protect this foundation by securely managing all access, credentials, and custom code. This ensures the features and integrations we build for you are secure, making your entire marketplace safe and compliant from end to end.
Timelines vary based on scope and customization. With Sharetribe’s no-code tools, a basic MVP can go live in just a few days, ideal for quick validation. More tailored platforms with custom features, design, or integrations typically take 4–6 weeks, while larger builds may span a few months. Share your goals, and we’ll outline a realistic timeline for your case.
Sharetribe’s out-of-the-box version includes all core marketplace features – listings, search, payments, and messaging – fully hosted and maintained by Sharetribe on its secure servers. When your project requires functionality beyond what’s available natively, we use Sharetribe Extend to build a custom frontend or backend logic. In that case, your extended app is hosted separately (for example, on AWS or DigitalOcean), while Sharetribe continues managing the main backend and transactions.
We always start with the latest version of the official Sharetribe Web Template, which already includes all the platform’s best-practice structures. From there, we apply the required customizations – design, features, and integrations – on top of that base. This approach avoids reinventing the wheel while ensuring your marketplace is stable, maintainable, and future-proof.

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