B2B Bridge for Shopify
9/10
Demand Score
Businesses are losing wholesale deals daily because they can't provide professional B2B experiences. They're forced to either upgrade to Shopify Plus ($2000+/month) or manually manage B2B orders via email/phone, which doesn't scale.
8/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$299-799
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
90 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate
The Problem
An AI-powered middleware layer that sits between Shopify and B2B buyers, automatically creating personalized storefronts with custom pricing rules, volume discounts, and account-based experiences. Use
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 3 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Shopify Plus B2B - expensive at $2000+/month, overkill for SMBs
- SparkLayer - limited AI capabilities, focuses mainly on manual B2B features
- B2B apps on Shopify App Store - fragmented solutions, poor integration between features
Must-Have Features for MVP
Custom pricing per customer account
Volume-based discount automation
Net payment terms management
Quick order forms for repeat purchases
Customer-specific catalogs
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Shopify API rate limits
- Convincing merchants to trust a third-party with pricing data
- Handling complex tax calculations for B2B
Risk Level: Low
🎯 Keys to Success
- Seamless Shopify integration
- Price point significantly below Shopify Plus
- Quick setup (under 1 hour)
- White-label customer portal option
Ready to Build This?
This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.