Butterfly
Butterfly was one of the first agencies certified as a Sharetribe Expert, and over the past 8 years we've helped founders and companies turn marketplace ideas into platforms that actually scale. Marketplaces are all we do, and Sharetribe is where we go deepest. Most of our work starts where the default Sharetribe setup ends. We build the custom features, advanced category structures, and tailored listing flows that make a marketplace feel built for its business model rather than assembled from a template. When a project needs more, we extend Sharetribe with custom plugins, API development, and third-party integrations, from payment providers and identity verification to automation tools and external services. We also help teams migrate from other platforms, optimize underperforming marketplaces, and take over inherited or stalled projects and get them across the finish line. What sets us apart is how we work. Clear scoping before anything is built, fixed pricing with no hourly surprises, honest timelines, and a full team of designers, frontend, backend, and QA behind every engagement. Founders come to us to launch their first marketplace, and established companies come to us to scale platforms they've already outgrown. If you're building something on Sharetribe, we'd love to hear about it.
- 💻 Websitehttps://butterfly.rs
- 📍 LocationEurope & Africa
⭐️ Services
- Custom coded features
- UX / UI design
- No-code setup
- Growth and acquisition
- Pre-development services (feature prioritization, business strategy, brand design...)
🌎 Languages
- English
- French
- Spanish
⚙️ Core areas of expertise
- Marketplace design (all pages, emails, branding, …)
- Permissions (paid membership features, provider vs customer vs admin roles and actions)
- Paid membership features (search page sorting, enhanced listings, access control, …)
- Change Stripe to another payment system (PayPal, MangoPay, Adyen, …)
- Multi-vendor shopping cart (single vendor or multi-vendor checkout)
- Shipping improvements (dynamic pricing, tracking code, label printing, …)
- Listing creation aided by AI
💸 How pricing works
At Butterfly, pricing depends on the scope of the marketplace and the level of customization required. Many founders start with an MVP (minimum viable product) to validate their idea and launch quickly, then expand the platform with additional features as the marketplace grows. We build marketplaces on Sharetribe and focus on custom development that adapts the platform to each business model. This can include custom listing flows, advanced category structures, integrations with payment providers, and connections with external services through APIs. For example, custom UI/UX design, from end-to-end Figma mockups to implementing those designs in the Sharetribe template, typically ranges from €1,500 to €3,000, depending on complexity and number of screens. Every marketplace is different, so we usually start with a short discussion to understand the idea, recommend the right technical approach, and estimate the work involved.
We came to Aleksa and his team at Butterfly partway into our marketplace build, looking for a developer who could bring more structure, clearer communication, and better follow-through than we'd had up to that point. We'd reached a stage where we needed real confidence that when something was flagged, it would be fully resolved, and that's exactly what Butterfly delivered. As an officially certified ShareTribe developer, Aleksa was able to pick up the pieces of what we had and thoughtfully work with us to continue the build, while also going back to strengthen and clean up the work that came before. With custom development, issues will always come up, no matter how skilled or experienced your developer is. What sets Butterfly apart is how they handle those moments. Aleksa and his team are consistently quick and happy to resolve whatever arises. When you're in a sprint together, communication is top-notch: friendly, detailed, and always grounded in best practices. We're hoping to keep working with Butterfly well into the future as we continue building out our marketplace. If you're looking for an agency that will care about your project as much as you do, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Aleksa and his team. Posted by Sharetribe on behalf of the TradMarket team
The Sharetribe Team•July 2026•
We’ve had an excellent experience working with Aleksa and the team at Butterfly. From the outset, they’ve been professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping bring our vision to life. Building a platform like Her Travel Circle has involved a lot of custom development, problem-solving, and ongoing refinement, and Aleksa’s team has consistently delivered high-quality work while remaining patient, flexible, and easy to work with throughout the process. What has impressed us most is their willingness to listen, understand our goals, and find practical solutions rather than simply completing tasks. Communication has been clear, timelines have been realistic, and any issues that have arisen have been dealt with promptly and professionally. We continue to work with Butterfly on the ongoing development of the platform and look forward to building on what we’ve already achieved together. I would have no hesitation in recommending Aleksa and his team to anyone looking for a reliable, capable development partner. Posted by Sharetribe on behalf of Craig Avery Co-Founder, Her Travel Circle
The Sharetribe Team•June 2026•
Butterfly is the best technical partner I've worked with in 15 years of e-commerce. Strong structure, exceptional execution, and outstanding client communication. They tackle every challenge with a solution-oriented mindset and positive attitude. They have decoded my vision and delivered a marketplace that will put Zuprize on the map. I give Butterfly my highest recommendation. Posted by Sharetribe on behalf of the Zuprize team
The Sharetribe Team•June 2026•
- YN
Aleksa and his team are far more than just a supplier to us; they are a vital development partner who truly enabled our project to come to life. From day one, their approach has been exceptionally organized. They provided clear Statements of Work (SOW), realistic timelines, and transparent budgeting, which made the entire development process seamless. Their communication consistently exceeded our expectations, keeping us aligned and informed at every milestone. The quality of their work speaks for itself, and their ability to problem-solve and adapt to our needs was outstanding. I highly recommend Butterfly to anyone looking for a reliable, highly skilled, and professional development partner. We are incredibly grateful for Aleksa and his team's dedication and support.
The Attractr Team•May 2026•
Super experience. They listen, are super reactive, work mega fast and they do not disappear at the end of their mission. I highly recommend them. Posted by Sharetribe on behalf of the Secondo team
The Sharetribe Team•May 2026•
- CS
Terrific collaboration, with very clear communication and service far above and beyond expectations. Professional, friendly, efficient, meticulous, amazing to work with, excellent communication. Would highly recommend!
The Kuratert Team•May 2026•
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At Butterfly, we're dedicated to helping startups and businesses launch successful online marketplaces using cutting-edge Sharetribe technology. Our team of experienced…
At Butterfly, we're dedicated to helping startups and businesses launch successful online marketplaces using cutting-edge Sharetribe technology. Our team of experienced…