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Classifieds Marketplace Development

OLX/Quikr-style classifieds for buying, selling and local listings

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Investment
₹2,50,000 - ₹18,00,000
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Timeline
8-16 weeks
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500+
Projects shipped
8 yrs
In business
7
Countries
4.8★
Client rating
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01 Overview

Classifieds connect local buyers and sellers for everything from cars to jobs. AdelSocial builds classifieds marketplaces with category listings, in-app chat, location search, paid promotions and moderation, so you can launch an OLX or Quikr-style platform for your city or category.

02 The Challenges

Problems we solve

The operational friction killing growth right now. Each one eliminated by what we build.

01

Spam & scams

Fake listings and fraud erode user trust.

02

Discovery

Users need strong category, location and search filters.

03

Monetisation

Free listings alone don't generate revenue.

04

Buyer-seller contact

Safe in-app communication beats exposing numbers.

03 Capabilities

Everything we ship

Standard in every engagement. Add more, remove some — each build adapts to your scope.

01
📝

Easy Listings

Post ads with photos, categories and location in seconds.

02
🔍

Search & Filters

Category, price, location and attribute filters with map.

03
💬

In-App Chat

Buyer-seller chat without sharing personal numbers.

04
💳

Paid Promotions

Featured/boosted ads and subscription packages.

05
🛡️

Moderation

Report, review and auto-flag spam and fraud.

06
📱

Mobile Apps

Android and iOS apps with alerts.

04 Stack

Built with modern, battle-tested tech

We pick the stack based on your scale, team and 5-year maintainability — not what's trendy.

Frontend
  • Next.js / React
  • Mobile apps
  • SEO listings
Backend
  • Laravel / Node.js
  • Search (Elasticsearch)
  • Payments
Infra
  • MySQL
  • Maps + CDN
  • AWS
05 Process

How we ship

Transparent, milestone-based process with weekly demos. No black box, ever.

01

Discovery & Scoping

We map your requirements, users and success metrics for the marketplace, then lock scope, milestones and a fixed quote.

Duration
1 week
02

UI/UX Design

Wireframes to pixel-perfect screens for every flow, reviewed with you before a line of code is written.

Duration
1-2 weeks
03

Architecture & Setup

Database schema, API design, cloud infrastructure and a security baseline built for your scale.

Duration
1 week
04

Development

Feature-by-feature builds shipped to a staging URL every week for your live feedback.

Duration
3-10 weeks
05

QA, Security & Testing

Manual and automated testing, load testing and a security pass before anything goes live.

Duration
1-2 weeks
06

Launch & Support

Deployment or app-store submission, plus post-launch support, monitoring and iteration.

Duration
Ongoing
06 Investment

Transparent pricing

Starting points based on business stage. Every tier is customizable — the final number depends on scope.

Starter
₹2,50,000

Startups & MVPs

  • Easy Listings
  • Search & Filters
  • In-App Chat
  • Admin dashboard
  • 3 months support
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Enterprise
Custom Quote

Large-scale & enterprise

  • Everything in Growth
  • Mobile Apps
  • Custom integrations & white-label
  • Dedicated project manager
  • 12 months support + SLA
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07 FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a classifieds marketplace cost in India?

It starts around ₹2,50,000 and ranges up to ₹18,00,000 with apps and advanced features.

Can you build an OLX or Quikr style app?

Yes — listings, chat, location search, promotions and moderation, customised to your category or city.

How does it make money?

Through featured/boosted ads, listing packages, subscriptions and banner ads.

How do you prevent spam and scams?

Moderation, auto-flagging, verification and reporting tools.

Is buyer-seller chat included?

Yes — in-app chat that protects users' personal phone numbers.

Let's build

Ready to ship?

Book a 30-minute consultation. We'll scope your project, estimate accurately, and share recommendations — no sales pressure, no obligations.