Everything you need to run successful markets

A two-sided platform giving organizers powerful management tools and vendors a seamless way to discover, apply, and participate in markets.

For Market Organizers

Create, manage, and grow your markets with tools designed to save you time and keep everything organised.

Market Creation Wizard

Create markets with custom zones, stand types, pricing, and optional extras. Set application windows and publish when you're ready for vendors to discover your market.

Application Management

Review vendor pitches with photo galleries showing their products. Switch between Kanban board and data table views. Approve, reject, or waitlist applications with a single click.

Stand Assignment

Visual stand assignment interface — click a vendor, then click an empty stand to assign them. Auto-generate stands with a prefix and count (e.g., FT-001 through FT-020).

Team Management

Invite co-organizers to help manage your markets. Share the workload across your team with collaborative access to applications, messaging, and assignments.

Built-in Messaging

Send direct messages to individual vendors or broadcast announcements to all approved vendors at once. Read receipts keep you informed of who has seen your messages.

Export & Reporting

Export vendor data, product catalogues, and barcodes (EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, Code 128, ITF-14) for seamless market-day operations. Download everything you need in one place.

For Vendors

Discover markets, showcase your products, and manage your applications — all from one place.

Market Discovery

Browse published markets with dates, locations, and categories. See which markets are currently accepting applications and when deadlines close.

Photo Pitch Applications

Apply with up to 6 product photos — each with a product name, short description, and price. Select up to 3 categories to help organizers understand your offering.

Application Tracking

Track your application status in real-time from Submitted through to Approved. Get notified instantly when your status changes so you never miss an update.

Product Management

Build and manage your product list with names, descriptions, prices, and barcodes. Keep your catalogue up to date for every market you participate in.

Secure Banking Details

Submit your banking information securely for organizer payments. Your details are encrypted in transit and at rest, and accessible only to relevant market organizers.

Direct Messaging

Communicate directly with market organizers before and after applying. Ask questions about the market, stand requirements, or logistics — all within the platform.

POPIA Compliant

Your data is protected under South African privacy law

Mobile-Friendly

Vendor portal designed for on-the-go access

Real-Time Updates

Live application statuses and read receipts

Built for South Africa

Designed for the local market culture

Ready to streamline your market?

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