Arcadier supports a range of marketplace models and extension approaches on a single platform. The core engine handles the marketplace logic which typically includes vendors, listings, orders, payments, and commissions. What sits above and around that engine is largely up to you.
Marketplace models
- B2C product marketplaces - multi-vendor retail, physical goods, digital products.
- B2B procurement marketplaces - bulk ordering, purchase orders, approval workflows, quotation flows, and buyer sub-accounts with department-level controls.
- Service booking marketplaces - appointment scheduling, calendar-based availability, time-slot reservations, and location-based discovery.
- Space and rental marketplaces - property listings, booking calendars, and document management.
Frontend customisation
Because the platform is API-first, the frontend is not fixed. Common approaches include:
- Building or replacing buyer and seller experiences on top of the API Template.
- Implementing a fully headless storefront decoupled from the default portals.
- Creating custom portals or embedded flows for specific user segments or business contexts.
API-led workflow extensions
The REST API and webhook layer support programmatic orchestration beyond standard portal interactions:
- Multi-step business process automation - e.g., approval-gated procurement flows or custom onboarding sequences.
- Middleware or backend-for-frontend (BFF) services that sit between Arcadier and your other systems.
- Automated operational workflows triggered by platform events via webhooks.
Integrations
Arcadier connects to external business systems through its REST API and webhook event subscriptions. See Integration Use-Case article for details. Common integration surfaces include:
- ERP and order management systems (OMS).
- PIM and product catalog systems.
- Logistics and shipping providers.
- CRM and marketing tools.
- Identity providers via SSO.