Variant Virtualizer CPQ (No-Explosion Configurator + BOM Pricing)
8/10
Demand Score
Variant caps and simplistic options force manual quotes and lost sales; B2B buyers need fast, accurate configuration and pricing.
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$299-1k
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
75 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Hard
The Problem
A storefront-native CPQ engine that virtualizes variants and computes pricing/lead times in real time—no 100-variant ceiling and no theme bloat. Define options, constraints, and BOMs; the engine calcu
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
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Competitor Landscape
- Threekit
- KBMax (Epicor CPQ)
- Zakeke
- Bold Product Options
- Shopify Bundles (limited)
Must-Have Features for MVP
Constraint/rules engine with visual rule builder and CSV import
BOM mapping with component-level inventory and lead times
Dynamic SKU/line-item injection and spec metafields
Price breaks, contract pricing, and margin guardrails
Quick-order matrix and CSV bulk configurator
Save-to-quote and PDF proposal generation
ERP/MRP export (cXML/CSV/API) and webhook events
Performance profiler and cache warmer
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Maintaining sub-150ms rule evaluation at scale
- Checkout extension limits for dynamic items across platforms
- Authoring complex rules without developer friction
- Accurate component inventory reservations and backorder logic
Risk Level: Moderate
🎯 Keys to Success
- Fast, reliable config responses
- Easy migration from spreadsheets to rules
- Accurate landed price and lead time outputs
- Documented ERP connectors and minimal dev lift
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