Build marketplaces for your Shopify clients
Your clients want to open their store to other sellers. You build the storefront; Garnet runs the multi-vendor layer behind it. Join the Garnet agency partner program and launch marketplaces with us.
Become a partnerHow agencies and Garnet work together
| The agency | Garnet |
|---|---|
| Designs and builds the Shopify theme | Runs vendor onboarding, the vendor portal and payouts |
| Migrates products, customers and content | Imports products and orders already in Shopify and splits them by vendor |
| Customizes storefront pages | Provides theme components, vendor pages, a vendor directory and custom login forms |
| Connects the client's other systems | Offers a REST API, webhooks and single sign-on |
| Owns the client relationship | Supports the agency's developers on Garnet setup |
Why agencies build marketplaces on Garnet
Shopify-native
Clients keep their theme, checkout and apps; your Shopify skills apply directly.
No marketplace back end to build
Vendor accounts, commissions, order splitting and payouts are ready, so your budget goes to the storefront and the launch.
Room for custom work
API, webhooks, SSO and theme components let you build what the client needs on top.
A team that knows marketplaces
The Garnet team works with your developers on setup and edge cases.
Become a partner
You build on Shopify and your clients want to run a marketplace? Tell us about your agency and your projects. We are selecting our first agency partners now.
Become a partnerAgency partner questions
What agencies ask before building a marketplace on Shopify with Garnet.
Ask a QuestionCan an agency build a multi-vendor marketplace on Shopify?
Yes. The agency builds the Shopify store and its theme; Garnet adds vendor accounts, order splitting, commissions and payouts.
Which Shopify plan does a marketplace need?
Garnet works on every Shopify plan, Basic included. For Garnet to manage shipping rates at checkout as well, the store needs Shopify Grow or above, on annual billing.
What does a marketplace project look like for an agency?
The same as a Shopify build, plus the marketplace setup: vendor onboarding, commission rules, payout providers and vendor pages. The Garnet team helps your developers with that part.
Building a marketplace for a client?
Tell us about the project. We'll help you scope the marketplace side and work with your team on the launch.
Become a partner