// stack/marketplace.md
# Marketplace MVP Tech Stack
// stack_breakdown
FrontendNext.js (App Router) + Tailwind CSS
BackendNestJS
DatabasePostgreSQL + Redis (queues, sessions)
AuthSupabase Auth
HostingVercel + Railway
// cost_estimate
USD range $9,500–$30,000
INR range ₹8.9L–₹28.0L
Timeline 14–24 weeks
// why_this_stack[]
## Why This Stack
01.Stripe Connect handles split payouts, KYC, and international compliance — building this yourself is a multi-month project.
02.Redis queues (via BullMQ) decouple payout processing and notification sending from the request cycle.
03.PostgreSQL's full-text search is sufficient for most marketplace search use cases at MVP — avoid Elasticsearch until you have data.
// mvp_features[]
## Common MVP Features
—Seller onboarding with Stripe Connect KYC
—Listing creation, editing, and moderation queue
—Buyer search, filters, and saved listings
—In-app messaging between buyer and seller
—Commission deduction and automated payouts
// risk_flags[]
## Risk Flags
!Two-sided trust is hard — build review/rating and dispute systems before launch or fraud will dominate support.
!Stripe Connect has different capabilities across countries — verify Indian seller onboarding flow with a test account early.
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