Modules & Microservices Marketplace¶
This page describes the Modules & Microservices Marketplace — a marketplace for prebuilt microservices and vertical modules built on ConnectSoft templates. It is written for SaaS companies, platform teams, and organizations looking to drop in ready-made capabilities.
The Modules Marketplace provides production-ready microservices that can be integrated into existing systems, built on ConnectSoft templates for consistent architecture and quality.
Warning
Marketplace is Phase 3+ — after Factory and Platforms are proven. Prerequisites include stable module extension models, versioning, security review pipelines, and billing infrastructure.
What This Marketplace Offers¶
The Modules Marketplace provides:
- Prebuilt Microservices - Production-ready microservices for specific domains
- Vertical Modules - Complete modules for specific industries
- Integration Modules - Pre-built integrations with common services
- Domain Services - Domain-specific business logic services
Types of Items Listed¶
Prebuilt Microservices¶
- "Vet Clinic Scheduling Service" - Complete scheduling microservice
- "Claims Scoring Engine" - Insurance claims scoring microservice
- "KYC Verification Microservice" - Know Your Customer verification service
- "Payment Processing Service" - Payment processing microservice
Vertical Modules¶
- Healthcare Modules - Patient management, appointment scheduling, etc.
- Financial Services Modules - KYC, AML, risk scoring, etc.
- E-Commerce Modules - Cart, checkout, inventory, etc.
- Education Modules - Course management, enrollment, etc.
Integration Modules¶
- CRM Integrations - Salesforce, HubSpot connectors
- Payment Integrations - Stripe, PayPal processors
- Communication Integrations - Email, SMS, push notification services
How Items Are Created and Curated¶
Creation Process¶
- ConnectSoft First-Party - Official modules built by ConnectSoft
- External Experts - Domain experts and agencies create modules
- Vertical SaaS Companies - Industry-specific companies contribute modules
- Community Contributions - Curated community modules (Phase 3+)
Quality Standards¶
- Built on Templates - All modules use ConnectSoft templates
- Code Review - All modules reviewed before listing
- Testing - Comprehensive tests and examples required
- Documentation - Complete API documentation required
- Security - Security review for all modules
How Customers Consume Items¶
Discovery¶
- Browse modules by category, domain, or use case
- Search modules by keywords
- Filter by integration type (API, events, etc.)
- View ratings and reviews
Installation¶
- Self-Hosted - Deploy module in your infrastructure
- Hosted SaaS - Use hosted instance on connectsoft.io
- Hybrid - Self-hosted with optional hosted components
Integration¶
- API Integration - REST/gRPC APIs for integration
- Event Integration - Event-driven integration via message bus
- SDK Support - SDKs for common platforms (.NET, JavaScript, etc.)
Phased Rollout Plan¶
Phase 1: Internal-Only (Current)¶
- Use modules internally
- Treat as "packaged services"
- Learn what works before opening up
- Build curation and review processes
Phase 2: Private Marketplace (6-12 months)¶
- For enterprise customers
- They can publish internal modules for their teams
- Controlled environment
- Learn from enterprise usage
Phase 3: Public Marketplace (12-18 months)¶
- Curated third-party contributions
- Revenue share model (70/30 creator/ConnectSoft)
- Security and quality review pipeline
- Public launch with select partners
Monetization¶
- License + Support - One-time license fee + optional support contract
- Hosted SaaS - Monthly subscription for hosted instance
- Revenue Share - 70/30 creator/ConnectSoft on hosted subscriptions
- Enterprise Licensing - Custom licensing for enterprise customers
Related Documents¶
- Marketplace Strategy - Overall marketplace strategy
- BDR-0005: Marketplace Phasing - Phasing decision
- Microservice Template - Base template used
- Factory Overview - How modules integrate with Factory