MLM Software Features Checklist — Everything Your System Should Have

Before you pay for MLM software, run through this checklist to make sure you are getting what you actually need. Many people realize after delivery that critical features are missing — and by then, getting them added costs extra or is not possible at all.

Admin Panel Features

• Dashboard with key metrics — total distributors, active users, today's sales, pending payouts
• User management — add, edit, suspend, terminate distributors with full history
• Plan configuration — change commission percentages, capping rules, depth limits without developer help
• Product management — add, edit, categorize products with images, pricing, and BV values
• Order management — view, process, and track all orders
• Payout management — approve/reject withdrawal requests, process batch payouts, view payout history
• Report center — sales reports, commission reports, distributor activity reports, exportable to Excel/CSV
• TDS management — configure TDS rates, view TDS collected, generate reports for filing
• Content management — edit website pages, notifications, announcements without coding
• Role-based access — create sub-admins with limited permissions

Distributor Panel Features

• Personal genealogy tree with search and filter
• Real-time commission dashboard — current period, total earned, pending, paid
• E-wallet — balance, transaction history, withdrawal request
• Profile management — personal details, bank details, KYC documents
• Downline performance — see team activity, top performers, inactive members
• Referral tools — referral link, QR code, share buttons
• Commission statements — downloadable PDF reports
• Notification center — alerts for commissions, team activity, announcements
• Support ticket system — raise and track issues

Commission System Features

• Real-time calculation (not batch mode)
• Multiple commission types — retail, level, matching, rank bonus, override
• Configurable capping — daily, weekly, monthly limits
• Flush and carry-forward options
• BV/PV/CV multi-metric support
• Commission hold and release rules
• Audit trail — every commission transaction logged with full details

E-Commerce Features (If Applicable)

• Product catalog with categories, variants, and stock management
• Shopping cart with discount code support
• Multiple payment gateways — cards, UPI, net banking, wallets
• Order tracking with shipping integration
• Return and refund management
• Auto-BV assignment on successful purchase
• Repurchase tracking and minimum purchase alerts

Security Features

• Two-factor authentication (2FA) for admin and distributors
• SQL injection and XSS protection
• Encrypted password storage
• Session management with auto-logout
• IP-based access restrictions for admin
• Login attempt tracking and blocking
• Regular security audit capability
• HTTPS enforcement

Technical Features

• Mobile-responsive design (not just mobile-friendly)
• Fast page load times (under 3 seconds)
• Scalable architecture — handles 50,000+ distributors without degradation
• Automated database backups
• API availability for mobile app or third-party integrations
• Multi-language support (if targeting multiple regions)
• Multi-currency support (if operating internationally)

How to Use This Checklist

Go through each feature and mark it as "Must Have," "Nice to Have," or "Not Needed" for your specific business. Then give this checklist to every developer you talk to and ask them to confirm which features their software includes. Compare the responses side by side and the right choice becomes much clearer. Any developer who says "yes" to everything without asking clarifying questions is probably not being honest.

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