B2BFlow for Shopify
10/10
Demand Score
B2B sellers on Shopify are hemorrhaging money paying for Shopify Plus ($2000/month) just for basic B2B features, or losing sales due to clunky workarounds. Many are actively seeking alternatives or considering platform migration.
9/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$299-599
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
90 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Hard
The Problem
B2B sellers are frustrated by Shopify’s limited native B2B feature set, costly plan upgrades for basic functionality, restrictive staff account quotas, and the need to cobble together multiple paid apps to achieve standard business sales workflows.
Competitor Landscape
- SparkLayer - expensive and complex implementation
- Wholesale Gorilla - limited features, poor UX
- Bold Commerce B2B - requires multiple apps, costly
Must-Have Features for MVP
Unlimited staff/buyer accounts via secure proxy
Custom catalog and pricing per customer
Net payment terms and PO management
Quick order forms and bulk CSV ordering
Advanced approval workflows
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Shopify API rate limits and restrictions
- Ensuring compatibility with theme updates
- Managing complex B2B pricing logic efficiently
Risk Level: Moderate
🎯 Keys to Success
- Seamless integration without breaking existing setup
- Cost savings vs Shopify Plus clearly demonstrated
- Superior performance despite proxy architecture
Ready to Build This?
This hard-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.