Building with Sharetribe? Here's our Review as Sharetribe Marketplace Experts

Sharetribe is a massively underrated marketplace app created by pioneers who understand what it takes for an online business to succeed. 

But not a lot of people realize its true potential.

As Sharetribe experts, we'll walk you through the features, pros, cons, and real results you can achieve with the marketplace platform. 

Let's get started. 

What is Sharetribe? 

Sharetribe is a no-code marketplace builder that can help individual users and non-technical founders turn their business ideas into reality. It has everything you need to get your marketplace website up and running in no time, be it for:

• Product marketplaces
• Online job boards
• Business directories
• SaaS product platforms
• Travel booking websites
• Service marketplaces 

Yes — you don't need to hire marketplace experts or custom web application development services to create such sites. 

To demonstrate the efficiency of the Sharetribe marketplace creation process, let's take a quick look at the onboarding experience. 

Upon creating your account, you're immediately greeted by a "Getting-To-Know-You" tour that tailors the Sharetribe platform to your needs. 

Just answer the questions as honestly as possible to reach the second part of your onboarding, which is the in-app tutorial. This will teach you where to find important pages and features — helping you get your Sharetribe marketplace up online as soon as possible.

If you choose to skip the in-app tutorial, you can refer to the Sharetribe setup checklist on your home page. Or, jump into specific tools like the content editor to start adding pre-built elements to your website — from carousel content blocks to Call-To-Action (CTA) buttons. 

Absolutely zero coding is required to get a fully functional marketplace up and running. 

Read our in-depth Sharetribe guide to learn more. 

Benefits of using Sharetribe 

Here's a quick rundown of the top reasons why you should use Sharetribe for your business:

• Smooth learning curve — Sharetribe ensures non-technical founders have all the learning resources they need to be successful. Apart from the in-app tours and tutorials, you also get free access to the Help Center, technical documents, online courses, podcasts, and Sharetribe blog to broaden your marketplace development knowledge and even advanced topics, like how to develop a cloud application. 
• Professional, conversion-optimized design — Use the fully customizable Sharetribe Web Template to create a fast, clutter-free, and professional-looking marketplace that delivers an engaging experience to potential customers. This template works for all types of marketplaces, whether you're dealing with rentals, products, services, and so on.
• Infinite scalability — Build anything on top of the Sharetribe Web Template via its codebase, allowing you to extend and customize everything down to the last pixel. If you need experts who can fill skill and knowledge gaps for your project, you can count on one of the Sharetribe-certified marketplace and web app development services to do the heavy lifting.  
• Exceptional customer support — One of Sharetribe's biggest strengths is its dedicated and responsive customer support team. You're guaranteed to speak with real experts who know how Sharetribe works inside and out. 
• Flexible pricing model — Sharetribe implements a flexible pricing strategy that adapts to your growing needs. Start for as little as $29 per month to gain full access to the no-code marketplace builder, and scale up to more powerful plans as your goals demand. 

Check out our full Sharetribe review for a complete list of pros and cons. 

Sharetribe At Work

Take a look at some Sharetribe marketplaces that exemplify the platform's features:

1. Nomady

Marketplace Type: Camping booking and rental platform

2. Socialbnb

Marketplace Type: Travel booking and rental platform

3. Collabreate

Marketplace type: Partner brand, content creator, and influencer marketplace

4. Scouter

Marketplace Type: Photo and film shooting location rentals

5. WetRentals

Marketplace type: Boat rentals

6. AllCourse

Marketplace Type: Online teacher hiring platform

7. Kidsy

Marketplace Type: Kids brands open-box deals marketplace

8. Rarewaters

Marketplace type: Fly fishing destinations booking platform 

9. Kammui

Marketplace type: Japan travel and outdoor activity guide booking platform

10. SLP-Education.com

Marketplace type: Live SLP training marketplace 

11. Boat.Rent

Marketplace type: Boat rental marketplace

See if Sharetribe fits your marketplace idea by reading this guide. 

Click here for more Sharetribe marketplaces to borrow inspiration from. 

Sharetribe Marketplace Development Company

For Startups and Scale-Ups at Every Stage

Build Better Products for a Fraction of the Cost

Welcome to your secret weapon for a successful Sharetribe marketplace software launch. 

Our marketplace and web application development company will support you through every twist and turn in your product journey. From scale-ups to startups, our dedicated team of experts guarantees top-quality solutions for a fraction of the price.

Contact us for your free consultation now.

We Let Our Work Speak for Itself

When looking for marketplace development services, choosing a team with years of experience under their belt is a must.

Check out what our clients have to say:

"We worked with another agency and faced surprising costs because of unthought estimations. Working with Horizon Labs enabled us to work without surprises with well-set estimations and expectations."

- Victor Tang, Chief Product Officer at Corros

"Horizon Labs team is one of the most technically gifted leaders and engineering teams I've ever worked with! They are swift executors and also generally very likable people who are fun to work with. We are very fortunate to have worked with them!"

- Sonny Mo, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Bloom

"They absolutely nailed it, getting everything done on time and without busting the budget. Seriously, their game was on point! They kept things smooth throughout. Major props to them and can't wait to work on more stuff together." 

- Josh Archer, Chief Technology Officer at Arketa

Why Choose Our Sharetribe Marketplace Development Company? 

Learn what makes Horizon Labs the perfect choice for online marketplace development:

Top-Tier Products Without the Top-Tier Price Tag

Get a bespoke product development service tailored to your unique requirements — without breaking the bank.

We know from experience that there's nothing more frustrating than unexpected costs. That's why our team is committed to sticking to your budget without compromising quality and timely delivery.

Throughout the project, our QA team will be hard at work to ensure the product exceeds your standards. We also employ agile development practices, building your product sprint by sprint with you next to the driver's seat.

Decades of Marketplace Building Experience

In marketplace development, the key to success in anything is to surround yourself with people you can count on. 

Our dev shop runs on expertise, experience, and trust built over decades of working together. We've helped seed and Series A startups turn their vision into real, customer-centric experiences that drive growth. 

As individuals, we got our hands dirty launching startups, leading software development teams, spearheading successful Y Combinator campaigns, and more. As a group, we turn your ideas into your customers' reality.

Responsive and Always-Ready Communication

Unclear expectations lead to delays, which result in excuses and ultimately frustration. 

The solution is simple: clear, transparent, and constant communication. Unfortunately, this can be a luxury when looking for online marketplace software developers — but not with Horizon Labs.

Get the attention to detail and responsiveness you deserve from day one, be it through Google Spaces, Discord, or Slack, to keep you up to speed. We're collaborative folk, and we welcome your feedback and suggestions through every stage to maintain alignment. 

Fast-Track Your Product to Perfection

When it comes to project timelines, agility is the name of the game. 

Our global team of flexible and highly talented software engineers isn't constrained by strict work hours. After all, we know how important it is for startups to get their product out to their customers on time. 

How do we keep a perfect record of timely deliveries without affecting quality? Because we're passionate about what we do — and that's the ultimate difference-maker. 

Scale with No Limits

No project is too big or too small for our dev shop, and we're more than happy to prove it. 

It doesn't matter if you're building from scratch or enhancing an existing platform. We have the tools, skills, experience, and never-ending appetite for innovation and growth to build a successful marketplace app that matches your business specifications. 

Leverage our team's expertise in Swift, SQL, React, Python, TypeScript, NodeJS, and other customer software development technology to bring your idea to life. We also have seasoned veterans for no-code and low-code platforms, like Sharetribe, Webflow, Airtable, Shopify, and WordPress. 

Thinking of building a mobile app? Read this guide on how to find the best mobile app development services. 

Who We Serve

Our marketplace development services are for businesses of all sizes — from startups to large brands — in a diverse range of industries. This includes: 

• SaaS
• Financial technology
• Healthcare
• Education
• Ecommerce
• Legal

Our Process

Build something great with Horizon Labs in four simple steps.

1. Reach Out to Us

Visit our contact page here to access different ways to get in touch. Tell us anything that can help kickstart your marketplace development journey, including your requirements and company background.

You can also reach us through Sharetribe. 

2. Receive a Proposal in 3-4 Days (or fewer)

We are always happy to tell you more about our marketplace development services. Expect a complete proposal and quote within 3-4 days after the discovery process.

3. Request a Demo Project

To make sure we're the right fit for your business, we welcome anyone to request a small demo project for a quick evaluation. Feel free to share prototypes, documentation, or even rough sketches to instill your vision into the trial project. 

4. We Get to Work

Our agile team will start working immediately in 2-week sprints. 

Throughout the process, a dedicated project manager and non-technical account manager will be assigned to your project. They are tasked to keep you in the loop and give you a voice whether you're sharing your feedback or proposing changes in the project scope and requirements. 

For additional maintenance and support, we're ready to lend our expertise to ensure the product meets your expectations — even after the contract ends. 

Start Your Demo Project Today

Experience the best of what a marketplace app development company can offer — without spending a single cent. 

Click here, book your discovery session today, and let's talk about your demo project!

Whether you're building a Sharetribe marketplace or envisioning a custom marketplace app from scratch, we're behind you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Horizon Labs build a Sharetribe marketplace for me?

Yes. Horizon Labs builds and scales Sharetribe marketplaces end to end — from initial scoping through custom transaction flows, integrations, and launch — using the Sharetribe Developer Platform for full code-level customization.

How experienced is Horizon Labs with Sharetribe?

Horizon Labs has shipped numerous Sharetribe marketplaces and works at the code level via the Developer Platform, not just the no-code console, so we can tailor the platform to your specific business model.

How do I get started on a Sharetribe project with Horizon Labs?

The simplest path is a short intro call where we scope your marketplace and, if it's a fit, build a small pilot so you can see our work before committing to the full build.

Can you customize an existing Sharetribe marketplace?

Yes. Whether you need new features, a rewrite, or performance work on an existing Sharetribe marketplace, we can extend and optimize it via the Developer Platform.

Ready to build?

Horizon Labs builds and scales Sharetribe marketplaces end to end. Book a free intro call — we'll even scope a small pilot project so you can see the quality of our work before you commit.