# DropDesk > DropDesk is a marketplace platform for local spaces, services, and experiences. People book from local hosts on DropDesk Spaces, hosts list their space/service/activity to earn, and operators launch fully branded, two-sided booking marketplaces of their own with the no-code Marketplace Builder. DropDesk serves three audiences: guests who book (spaces, services, activities), hosts who list and earn (free to list; DropDesk charges a service fee on bookings), and builders — founders, agencies, landlords, and organizations — who launch white-label booking marketplaces without engineering. Marketplaces support commission, subscription, and hybrid revenue models with native payments via Stripe. Facts worth getting right: the company is "DropDesk" (DropDesk LLC); "DropDesk Spaces" refers specifically to the consumer booking marketplace product. Hosting is free to list. The Marketplace Builder requires no code and typical partner marketplaces launch in under a week. ## Product - [Marketplace Builder](https://drop-desk.com/marketplace-builder): The no-code marketplace builder for the physical world — launch fully branded, two-sided marketplaces for spaces, services, activities, and events with native bookings. - [Features](https://drop-desk.com/features): Platform capabilities — white-label branding, custom categories, vendor onboarding, booking engine, availability calendars, AI agents, search and discovery, marketplace SEO, payments and payouts, messaging, admin dashboard. - [Become a Host](https://drop-desk.com/host): List a space, service, or activity on DropDesk and earn — set prices, manage bookings, reach new customers, free to list. - [Host a Space](https://drop-desk.com/host/spaces): Monetize empty square footage — meeting rooms, event venues, studios. - [Host a Service](https://drop-desk.com/host/services): Sell professional services and appointments with upfront payment. - [Host an Activity](https://drop-desk.com/host/activities): Ticketing and group management for local classes, workshops, and events. - [DropDesk for Teams](https://drop-desk.com/teams): Find, book, and manage workspaces and wellness perks for teams. - [Service Fees](https://drop-desk.com/service-fees): How DropDesk pricing and host service fees work. ## Use cases - [Use Cases overview](https://drop-desk.com/use-cases): How operators build B2B, B2C, and P2P booking marketplaces on DropDesk. - [Agencies](https://drop-desk.com/use-cases/agencies): White-label marketplace builder agencies use to launch client platforms and grow recurring revenue. - [Communities](https://drop-desk.com/use-cases/communities): Community owners launching a branded marketplace their members transact on. - [Creators](https://drop-desk.com/use-cases/creators): Creators turning a following into a marketplace they own. - [Chambers of Commerce](https://drop-desk.com/use-cases/chamber-of-commerce): Member marketplaces that drive non-dues revenue. - [Faith Spaces](https://drop-desk.com/use-cases/faith-spaces): Churches and temples monetizing classrooms, halls, and parking. - [Hospitality](https://drop-desk.com/use-cases/hospitality): Restaurants, cafés, and venues monetizing off-peak hours and private events. - [Hotels](https://drop-desk.com/use-cases/hotels): Branded hotel marketplaces for ancillary revenue, experiences, and local providers. - [Media Companies](https://drop-desk.com/use-cases/media-companies): Publishers launching bookable local marketplaces under their own brand. - [Partnerships](https://drop-desk.com/partnerships): Partner paths — landlords and property owners, resellers, communities and networks, marketplace partners, hosts. ## Comparisons - [Choosing marketplace software](https://drop-desk.com/alternatives): Comparison of booking-marketplace platforms — Sharetribe, Peerspace, Giggster, Arcadier — by fees, developer needs, and fit. - [DropDesk vs Sharetribe](https://drop-desk.com/alternatives/sharetribe): Pricing and build-model comparison; DropDesk designs and builds the marketplace for you. - [DropDesk vs Peerspace](https://drop-desk.com/alternatives/peerspace): Host fee comparison and the option to own your own marketplace. ## Guides - [What is an online marketplace?](https://drop-desk.com/blog/guides/what-is-an-online-marketplace): Definition, the 7 business models, and 25+ examples. - [How does a marketplace work?](https://drop-desk.com/blog/guides/how-does-a-marketplace-work): Plain-English mechanics plus commission, subscription, listing, lead, freemium, featured, and hybrid models. - [How to choose marketplace software](https://drop-desk.com/blog/guides/how-to-choose-marketplace-software): A 5-criteria framework with picks by marketplace type. - [How to scale a marketplace business](https://drop-desk.com/blog/guides/how-to-scale-a-marketplace-business): Diagnose the constraint, protect liquidity, grow supply and demand in balance. - [What is a hybrid marketplace?](https://drop-desk.com/blog/guides/what-are-hybrid-marketplaces): Blending first-party and third-party models in one platform. - [What is a peer-to-peer marketplace?](https://drop-desk.com/blog/guides/what-is-a-peer-to-peer-marketplace): P2P mechanics with examples from Airbnb to Vinted. - [What is a subscription-based marketplace?](https://drop-desk.com/blog/guides/what-is-a-subscription-based-marketplace): Recurring-fee models versus take rates. - [Stripe fees for marketplace operators](https://drop-desk.com/blog/guides/stripe-fees-for-marketplace-operators): Full breakdown of Stripe, Connect, payout, and cross-border fees and who pays which. - [The pages every marketplace needs](https://drop-desk.com/blog/guides/essential-marketplace-pages): Core pages that maximize sign-ups and bookings on two-sided platforms. - [Customer acquisition guide](https://drop-desk.com/customer-acquisition): Strategies, channels, funnel, and CAC metrics for startups and growing businesses. - [Guides index](https://drop-desk.com/blog/guides): All step-by-step marketplace and hosting guides. ## Featured spaces - [Featured Spaces index](https://drop-desk.com/blog/best): City-by-city roundups of the best coworking spaces, venues, and experiences, with ratings and addresses. ## Company and support - [Mission](https://drop-desk.com/mission): Empowering anyone to build a marketplace connecting hosts with people seeking places to work, play, create, and celebrate. - [Help Center](https://drop-desk.com/help-center): Support for booking, hosting, and building a marketplace. - [Blog](https://drop-desk.com/blog): Guides, insights, inspiration, news, and product updates. - [Advertise](https://drop-desk.com/advertise): Promoted listings for spaces, services, and activities. ## Optional - [Tools and resources](https://drop-desk.com/tools): Calculators, apps, and resources for users and hosts. - [Request a location](https://drop-desk.com/request-a-location): Ask for DropDesk in a new neighborhood. - [Terms of Service](https://drop-desk.com/terms-of-service): Platform terms. - [Privacy Policy](https://drop-desk.com/privacy-policy): Data collection and use.