OptionsGraph: Constraint-Based Product Options with SKU Virtualization
8/10
Demand Score
Variant limits and missing constraints cause mispriced orders, fulfillment errors, and returns in configurable catalogs.
8/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$79-299
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
10 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Hard
The Problem
Complexity and limitations with product options
Competitor Landscape
- Bold Product Options
- Infinite Options
- Zakeke
- Kickflip
- Threekit
- Product Customizer
Must-Have Features for MVP
Visual rules/constraint builder (requires/excludes, bundles)
Dynamic pricing engine with cost/margin guardrails
Virtual SKU/BOM generation and signature for tamper-proofing
Component-level inventory deduction and backorder rules
Image/3D swaps and dimension calculations
Freight class and shipping weight computation
ERP/MRP export (BOM, routings) and PDF spec sheets
Saved configurations and quote generation
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Price accuracy and tax handling at checkout with custom pricing
- Performance on mobile with complex constraint graphs
- Inventory mapping from components to finished goods
- Theme compatibility and edge cases with cart transforms
Risk Level: Low
🎯 Keys to Success
- Zero mispriced configurations after go-live
- <200ms option rule evaluation on PDP
- Manufacturable BOMs generated automatically
- Return rate reduction for configured items
- Fast setup via component library and rule templates
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This hard-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.