Introducing WP Sell Services: Build a Service Marketplace on WordPress

From Woo Sell Services to WP Sell Services: Built from scratch, built right.

Some of you know our earlier plugin, Woo Sell Services – a WooCommerce extension that let vendors sell services through WooCommerce product listings. It worked, but it was always constrained by WooCommerce’s product-centric architecture. Service workflows (requirements collection, delivery tracking, revision cycles, dispute resolution) were bolted on top of a system designed for shipping physical goods.

We heard you. Over the past year, we went back to the drawing board and built WP Sell Services from scratch – not a fork, not a refactor, a completely new plugin with a new architecture designed around service marketplace workflows from day one.

What changed

No WooCommerce dependency. WP Sell Services runs standalone with its own checkout, cart, Stripe, and PayPal. WooCommerce is now just one of several optional integrations in the Pro version – not a requirement.
Purpose-built data model. Dedicated database tables for orders, conversations, deliveries, reviews, disputes, and earnings. Fast queries, clean data, no WooCommerce meta hacks.
Extensible architecture. Hundreds of hooks and filters for customization, a full REST API with 125+ endpoints, and clean extension points. The Pro plugin hooks in seamlessly – no code patching, no function overrides.
Mobile-app ready. Complete REST API coverage for every user-facing feature. Batch endpoint for efficient mobile requests.
Generalized for any service niche. Woo Sell Services was built for one buying model. WP Sell Services supports both browse-and-buy and post-and-request models in the same plugin.

If you used Woo Sell Services, think of WP Sell Services as what it should have been from the start – the same mission, rebuilt with everything we learned, without the WooCommerce ceiling.

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What You Can Build With It

WP Sell Services isn’t a directory or a listing plugin. It’s a complete transaction platform with everything needed to run a professional marketplace from day one:

Launch a Freelance Marketplace

Vendors create professional service listings with a guided 6-step wizard. Three-tier pricing (Basic, Standard, Premium) with custom features per package. Add-ons and extras for upselling. Buyers browse, compare, and purchase directly on your WordPress site.

Run a Request Board for Buyer-Led Projects

Buyers post project briefs with budgets and deadlines. Vendors submit proposals with custom pricing and cover letters. Buyers review proposals and accept the best fit. The accepted proposal converts to an order with the full lifecycle – requirements, delivery, revisions, and reviews.

Manage the Entire Order Lifecycle

Every order moves through 11 structured statuses: pending payment → requirements collection → in progress → delivery → review → completion. Automatic deadline reminders, late order detection, auto-complete on buyer inaction, and configurable revision limits keep everything moving without manual intervention.

Accept Payments Without WooCommerce

Built-in standalone checkout with Stripe, PayPal, and Offline payment gateways. Multi-vendor cart with automatic per-vendor order splitting. Your marketplace processes payments out of the box – no WooCommerce, no additional plugins, no gateway extensions to buy.

Give Vendors a Complete Dashboard

Vendors manage services, orders, earnings, messages, portfolio, and profile from a responsive frontend dashboard. They never need to touch wp-admin. Four auto-calculated seller levels (New Seller → Rising Seller → Top Rated → Pro Seller) reward performance and build buyer trust.

Handle Disputes Fairly

Buyers open disputes with structured categories and evidence. Vendors respond with their side. Admin mediates with full conversation history and can resolve with full refund, partial refund, additional revision, or note mutual agreement. Every dispute is documented and tracked.

Track Commissions and Payouts

Set a global commission rate (0–50%) or customize per vendor. Earnings appear in vendor dashboards after a configurable clearance period. Vendors request withdrawals when they hit the minimum threshold. Admins approve and process. Pro adds automated scheduled payouts and Stripe Connect for direct payments.

Build a Mobile App on Top

A complete REST API covers every marketplace feature – services, orders, reviews, messaging, disputes, proposals, earnings, cart, and authentication. A batch endpoint lets mobile apps combine multiple requests into one call for fast performance. Full API documentation in the developer wiki.

What Pro Adds

The free plugin is a complete marketplace. WP Sell Services Pro adds what you need when your marketplace scales:

WooCommerce, EDD, FluentCart, SureCart – Use your existing e-commerce platform’s checkout and 100+ payment gateways
Razorpay – UPI, cards, netbanking, and wallets for Indian markets
Stripe Connect – Direct vendor payments with Express onboarding. Money goes straight to vendor accounts.
PayPal Mass Payouts – Automated batch vendor payments on a schedule
Vendor Analytics – Revenue charts, order trends, top services, vendor leaderboards. CSV and Excel export.
Cloud Storage – Deliver files via Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, or DigitalOcean Spaces instead of your server
Recurring Services – Subscription billing for retainer-based services with auto-renewal, pause, and cancel
Vendor Subscriptions – Paid vendor tiers with service limits, feature gating, and Stripe billing
Tiered Commissions – Different commission rates by category, order volume, or seller level
White-Label – Rebrand the entire marketplace with your custom name, logo, and styling
Wallet Integrations – Internal wallet, TeraWallet, WooWallet, MyCred for instant vendor payouts
Expanded Limits – Unlimited gallery images, add-ons, FAQs, and requirements per service

Pro starts at $69/year for 1 site. Lifetime licenses available. 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Who Is This For?

Freelance marketplace founders – Launch a service marketplace under your brand with zero monthly SaaS fees
Agencies building client platforms – White-label service marketplaces for any niche. Unlimited site license available.
Tutoring and coaching platforms – Tutors list subjects with pricing packages, students browse and book
Consulting directories – Business consultants offer tiered packages with clear deliverables and deadlines
Creative services hubs – Designers, writers, and video editors sell gig-based work with revision tracking and portfolio showcases
Corporate intranets – Internal service request system where departments post needs and approved vendors submit quotes

Under the Hood

FeatureDetails

REST APIFull API with 125+ endpoints – build mobile apps or custom integrations

Page Building6 Gutenberg blocks and 19 shortcodes – drop marketplace features onto any page

CustomizationHundreds of hooks, filters, and theme-overridable templates

DatabaseDedicated tables for fast marketplace queries – no post meta bloat

CompatibilityWorks with any WordPress theme. WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+

DependenciesNone. No WooCommerce, no extra plugins required

Get Started

The free plugin is a complete marketplace. No feature locks, no trial limitations, no forced upsells. Download it, run the setup wizard, and your marketplace is live in 10 minutes.

ResourceLink

Download Free Pluginwbcomdesigns.com/downloads/wp-sell-services/

Get Prowbcomdesigns.com/downloads/wp-sell-services-pro/

Live Sandbox DemoLaunch on InstaWP

Documentationstore.wbcomdesigns.com/wp-sell-services/docs/

Developer WikiGitHub Wiki

Product Landing PagesFree · Pro

Questions? Drop them in the comments or reach out to our support team. We’d love to hear what you build with it.

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