Picking a Shopify development company in the USA is mostly a filtering problem. There are hundreds of agencies, most of them call themselves experts, and the agency lists you find online are often years out of date: Half Helix merged into Domaine in 2023, and the Shopify profile of BVA now belongs to Accenture.
This 2026 edition compares 15 Shopify development companies. Every fact about each agency comes from its current Shopify Partner Directory profile or its own website, checked in October 2026: Shopify partner tier, rating and number of reviews on Shopify, the starting price the agency lists, how long it has been a Shopify partner, and the kind of work its case studies show.
Disclosure: this list is published by Mgroup, a Shopify agency. We included ourselves at the position our own criteria give us, and we say clearly that we are not based in the USA. No agency paid to be included.
Short answer:
- For enterprise Shopify Plus builds with ERP integrations, shortlist Arctic Grey, Absolute Web or Domaine.
- For a migration to Shopify, look at Netalico, Electric Eye, Fyresite or Command C.
- For email-led growth on Klaviyo, Fuel Made. For SEO-led builds, Coalition Technologies. For CPG and food brands, Barrel.
- For a smaller budget, or US-hours work from a remote team, compare the listed starting prices: they range from $500 to $10,000 in the Shopify Partner Directory.
How we chose these Shopify development companies
We started from the Shopify Partner Directory, the list of agencies Shopify has reviewed and approved, and kept agencies that build Shopify stores as their main work and are based in the USA. Then we checked five things for each one:
- Shopify partner tier. Shopify ranks partners as Select, Plus, Premier and Platinum, mainly by the volume and size of the stores they bring to the platform. A higher tier shows a longer track record with large merchants. It does not guarantee a better fit for your project.
- Reviews on Shopify. Directory reviews come from Shopify merchants who hired the partner, which makes them harder to fake than most online reviews. We list the rating and the number of reviews; several large agencies have none yet.
- Published Shopify case studies. Named clients, with the work described on the agency’s own site.
- Specialisation. What the agency’s case studies and service pages focus on: Shopify Plus builds, migrations, headless, B2B, CRO, email.
- Price transparency. Whether the agency lists a starting price in the directory or asks you to contact it.
How the list is ordered: by the number of reviews on Shopify, then by rating, then by partner tier. The order shows how much verified merchant feedback each agency has. It is not a quality score, and the best agency for you is the one whose specialisation matches your project.
Shopify development companies in the USA at a glance
| # | Company | Based in | Shopify tier | Shopify rating | Listed starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arctic Grey | New York, NY | Platinum | 5.0 (185 reviews) | From $199* | Enterprise Plus builds, ERP integrations |
| 2 | Electric Eye | Columbus, OH | Premier | 5.0 (65) | From $5,000 | Theme design, migrations, retainers |
| 3 | Absolute Web | Miami, FL | Platinum | 4.9 (38) | From $5,000 | Plus replatforming plus marketing |
| 4 | Coalition Technologies | Los Angeles, CA | Premier | 4.8 (31) | Builds $5,000–$100,000 | SEO-led Shopify builds |
| 5 | Fuel Made | Colbert, WA | Plus | 5.0 (31) | Contact | Klaviyo email and SMS growth |
| 6 | Ambaum | Burien, WA | Premier | 5.0 (28) | From $5,000 | Configurators, complex catalogs |
| 7 | Netalico | Miami, FL | Premier | 5.0 (15) | Contact | Migrations that keep SEO |
| 8 | Praella | Chicago, IL | Platinum | 5.0 (10) | Contact | Beauty and celebrity brands, retention |
| 9 | Mgroup | Ukraine (serves US brands) | Select | 5.0 (9) | From $500 | Migrations, B2B, custom apps |
| 10 | Fyresite | Tempe, AZ | Premier | 5.0 (8) | From $1,800 | Plus migrations, B2B, auto parts |
| 11 | Avex | New York, NY | Platinum | 5.0 (4) | From $10,000 | Design-led Plus builds |
| 12 | Domaine | New York, NY | Platinum | No reviews yet | Contact | Large enterprise migrations, headless |
| 13 | Barrel | New York, NY | Platinum | No reviews yet | Contact | CPG and food and beverage brands |
| 14 | Command C | Carrboro, NC | Premier | No reviews yet | Contact | Long-term development partnerships |
| 15 | DYODE | Fullerton, CA | Premier | No reviews yet | Contact | Apparel and retail builds plus marketing |
Ratings, tiers and prices as shown in the Shopify Partner Directory in October 2026. *Arctic Grey lists $199 as its starting price on Shopify, while its Clutch profile gives a $75,000+ minimum project size, so plan for an enterprise budget.
The 15 best Shopify development companies in the USA
1. Arctic Grey
Arctic Grey has the largest body of merchant feedback of any agency on this list: 185 reviews on Shopify with a 5.0 rating. It has been a Shopify partner since April 2013 and works mostly on enterprise Shopify Plus stores: custom themes, migrations from BigCommerce, Magento, NetSuite, Salesforce and WooCommerce, ERP integrations, B2B and wholesale, POS, and private apps. Published case studies include Bark and Harvard University.
- Based in: New York, NY
- Shopify tier: Platinum
- Best for: large Shopify Plus stores that need integrations with ERP and back-office systems
- Arctic Grey on the Shopify Partner Directory
2. Electric Eye
Electric Eye is a Columbus, Ohio, agency founded in 2016 and a Shopify partner since February 2017. Its 65 Shopify reviews average 5.0. The work centres on Shopify theme design and development, migrations to Shopify, and ongoing optimisation and maintenance retainers; it also runs paid Shopify diagnostic audits. Case studies include Giordano’s (migrated from UltraCart), Barton Perreira (custom theme) and Rancho Gordo.
- Based in: Columbus, OH
- Shopify tier: Premier
- Best for: mid-market brands that want a custom theme and a team to keep improving it after launch
- Electric Eye on the Shopify Partner Directory
3. Absolute Web
Absolute Web was founded in Miami in 1999 and has been a Shopify partner since March 2015. It reached the Platinum tier in October 2025 and has 38 Shopify reviews averaging 4.9. Besides Shopify Plus replatforming, custom apps, integrations and B2B, it runs SEO, paid search and email marketing, so one team can cover both the build and the growth work. Case studies include Modloft (custom platform to Shopify Plus) and Four Sigmatic (headless back to native Shopify).
- Based in: Miami, FL, with an office in Los Angeles
- Shopify tier: Platinum
- Best for: brands moving to Shopify Plus that want build and marketing from one agency
- Absolute Web on the Shopify Partner Directory
4. Coalition Technologies
Coalition Technologies, listed on Shopify as Coalition SEO, was founded in Los Angeles in 2009 and has been a Shopify partner since September 2011. It has 31 Shopify reviews averaging 4.8 and the most transparent pricing on this list: store builds and redesigns from $5,000 to $100,000, SEO from $1,800. The agency is SEO-first, and its Shopify work includes headless Shopify Plus for Quadratec and B2B and B2C migrations such as Kenian Imports.
- Based in: Los Angeles, CA
- Shopify tier: Premier
- Best for: stores where organic search is the main growth channel
- Coalition Technologies on the Shopify Partner Directory
5. Fuel Made
Fuel Made describes itself as one of the original Shopify partner agencies, and its directory profile confirms a partnership since June 2011. It has 31 Shopify reviews averaging 5.0. Alongside Shopify and Shopify Plus design and development, it is a Klaviyo Master Elite partner and focuses on conversion rate, average order value and customer lifetime value. Case studies include Tuft & Paw (move to Shopify 2.0), The Office Oasis and Turbie Twist.
- Based in: Colbert, WA
- Shopify tier: Plus
- Best for: brands where email and SMS drive a large share of revenue
- Fuel Made on the Shopify Partner Directory
6. Ambaum
Ambaum is a Seattle-area agency in Burien, Washington, and a Shopify partner since February 2014, with 28 Shopify reviews averaging 5.0. It builds on Shopify and Shopify Plus front to back, including product configurators and replatforming, and offers fractional CTO services. Its industry focus is auto and parts, B2B and wholesale, home goods, and food and beverage. Case studies include Westinghouse, RAM Mounts (Shopify Plus rebuild) and Inside Weather (product configurator).
- Based in: Burien, WA
- Shopify tier: Premier
- Best for: configurable products and complex catalogs
- Ambaum on the Shopify Partner Directory
7. Netalico
Netalico has been a Shopify partner since January 2016 and has 15 Shopify reviews averaging 5.0. It describes itself as Americas-based, with team members in several US cities. Its strongest area is migration to Shopify Plus from BigCommerce, Magento and other platforms with search rankings preserved, plus UX, custom themes, checkout extensions and ERP integrations. Case studies include Shop QEP (OroCommerce to Shopify), Mijenta Tequila and GoTags.
- Based in: Miami, FL (per its Shopify profile)
- Shopify tier: Premier
- Best for: migrations where keeping organic traffic is the main risk
- Netalico on the Shopify Partner Directory
8. Praella
Praella is a Chicago agency, a Shopify partner since March 2018, that reached the Platinum tier in 2026. It has 10 Shopify reviews averaging 5.0. It combines Shopify Plus builds and UX design with lifecycle and retention work on tools such as Recharge, Klaviyo, Gorgias and Yotpo. Its case studies include Fenty Beauty, Billie Eilish Fragrances and CrunchLabs.
- Based in: Chicago, IL
- Shopify tier: Platinum
- Best for: high-profile beauty and creator brands that need launches and retention together
- Praella on the Shopify Partner Directory
9. Mgroup
Mgroup is our agency. We are not a US company: the team of 20+ is based in Ukraine and works remotely with brands in the US, UK and EU. We were founded in 2015 and have been a Shopify partner since October 2016, with 9 Shopify reviews averaging 5.0 and the lowest listed starting price on this list, $500. Our main work is migration to Shopify, Shopify Plus development, B2B and wholesale, and custom apps; we build and run three of our own apps on the Shopify App Store. Case studies include Wigiwama (speed and mobile conversion), Baseline Vision (B2B on Shopify Plus) and Biird (CRO and performance).
- Based in: Ukraine, serving US brands remotely
- Shopify tier: Select
- Best for: migrations, B2B and custom app work at Eastern European rates
- Mgroup on the Shopify Partner Directory
10. Fyresite
Fyresite is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, and has been a Shopify partner since April 2020, with 8 Shopify reviews averaging 5.0 and a listed starting price of $1,800. Its Shopify work focuses on Shopify Plus development, migrations from Magento, BigCommerce and WooCommerce, B2B and POS, with a strong automotive parts portfolio. Case studies include Corbeau (BigCommerce to Shopify Plus) and Clé Tile (Magento to Shopify Plus).
- Based in: Tempe, AZ
- Shopify tier: Premier
- Best for: Shopify Plus migrations and B2B, especially automotive
- Fyresite on the Shopify Partner Directory
11. Avex
Avex is a New York agency and one of the longest-standing partners here, on Shopify since March 2012. It has 4 Shopify reviews averaging 5.0 and lists projects from $10,000, the highest listed starting price on this list. Its work is design-led Shopify Plus builds, replatforming, systems integrations and international expansion. Case studies include AriZona Beverages (Shopify Plus rebuild) and KHAITE.
- Based in: New York, NY
- Shopify tier: Platinum
- Best for: fashion and consumer brands where design carries the brand
- Avex on the Shopify Partner Directory
12. Domaine
Domaine was formed in 2023, when Half Helix merged with Tomorrow, and works only on Shopify. It is remote-first, with team members in New York, Los Angeles and Charleston and in Canada and Europe. Its directory profile calls it the world’s largest independent Shopify design and development partner; it has no Shopify reviews yet. The focus is large migrations from Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Adobe Commerce, BigCommerce and commercetools, headless builds, B2B and international stores. Case studies include Arhaus, Timex and Benchmade.
- Based in: New York, NY (remote-first)
- Shopify tier: Platinum
- Best for: enterprise replatforming from Salesforce or Adobe Commerce
- Domaine on the Shopify Partner Directory
13. Barrel
Barrel is a New York agency that says it has worked on Shopify since 2009 and on Shopify Plus since 2017. It has no Shopify reviews yet. It specialises in consumer packaged goods and food and beverage brands: direct-to-consumer stores on Shopify Plus, multi-brand setups, B2B and POS. Case studies include McCormick & Company, Sweet Loren’s (WooCommerce to Shopify) and Bobo’s (Shopify Plus redesign).
- Based in: New York, NY
- Shopify tier: Platinum
- Best for: CPG and food and beverage brands, including multi-brand companies
- Barrel on the Shopify Partner Directory
14. Command C
Command C is a women-owned agency in Carrboro, North Carolina, working since 2004; it says it was one of the first 12 Shopify Plus partners. It has no Shopify reviews yet. Its focus is enterprise migrations to Shopify Plus, technical roadmaps and long-term development retainers, including subscription migrations. Case studies include Outlier (Magento to Shopify Plus), Muenster Pet Food and Miracle Ventures Brands.
- Based in: Carrboro, NC
- Shopify tier: Premier
- Best for: brands that want one development partner for years, not one project
- Command C on the Shopify Partner Directory
15. DYODE
DYODE was founded in 2016 in Fullerton, California, by former ecommerce leads of PacSun and Tilly’s. It has no Shopify reviews yet. It builds and migrates Shopify Plus stores, develops custom apps for ERP and B2B, and also runs paid media, email and Amazon marketing. Case studies include AG Jeans, WYZE and Loved01.
- Based in: Fullerton, CA
- Shopify tier: Premier
- Best for: apparel and retail brands that want a retail-minded team
- DYODE on the Shopify Partner Directory
Which Shopify agency should you choose?
Start from the project, not the ranking:
- Moving from Magento, BigCommerce or WooCommerce: Netalico, Fyresite, Command C or Mgroup. Ask each for a migration they completed on your current platform and what happened to organic traffic in the first three months.
- Enterprise Shopify Plus with ERP, PIM or OMS integrations: Arctic Grey, Domaine or Absolute Web. Ask who owns the integration layer after launch.
- A new custom theme for a growing brand: Electric Eye, Avex or Barrel.
- Growth after launch: Fuel Made for email and SMS, Coalition Technologies for SEO, Praella for retention.
- B2B and wholesale: Ambaum, Fyresite or Mgroup. Check whether your requirements need Shopify Plus: B2B features are available on every plan, but some, such as company-level price lists and deposits, are Plus-only.
- A limited budget: compare the listed starting prices of Mgroup ($500), Fyresite ($1,800) and the $5,000 tier.
For a full checklist of questions to ask before you sign, see how to choose a Shopify agency. If your project is Shopify Plus specifically, our separate list of the top Shopify Plus agencies in 2026 covers partners in the US and Europe.
How much do Shopify development companies in the USA charge?
Most US agencies quote per project, and the starting prices they list on Shopify give a useful floor: from $500 to $10,000 among the agencies on this list, with Coalition Technologies publishing a range of $5,000 to $100,000 for a store build or redesign. Enterprise Shopify Plus projects with integrations usually go well above that range.
When agencies quote hourly, senior Shopify developers and agencies in North America commonly charge $80 to $200+ per hour, while strong senior teams in Eastern Europe are typically $40 to $90 per hour. What drives the final cost:
- Theme approach: customising a theme from the Shopify Theme Store costs a fraction of a custom theme.
- Migration scope: the number of products, customers, orders and URLs to move and redirect.
- Integrations: every ERP, PIM, subscription or loyalty system adds its own development and testing.
- Plan: checkout customisation and some B2B features need Shopify Plus, which changes both the platform fee and the build (see Shopify pricing in 2026).
- Support after launch: a monthly retainer is usually cheaper than ad hoc fixes.
For a fuller breakdown of rates and hiring models, see how to hire a Shopify developer.
Factors to consider when choosing a Shopify development company in the USA
- Check the Shopify profile, not just the website. The Shopify Partner Directory shows the real tier, verified reviews and how long the agency has been a partner. Several agencies from older lists have since been acquired or renamed.
- Ask for case studies on your platform and in your category. A migration from Magento is a different project from a new DTC store.
- Get the price in writing. A fixed-price scope or a clear hourly estimate, with what is not included.
- Know who does the work. Ask whether the team that pitches is the team that builds, and whether any work is subcontracted.
- Plan for after launch. Agree on support response times and who owns the code, themes and apps.
- Time zones. A US-based agency shares your hours. A remote team can work just as well if the daily overlap and the communication rhythm are agreed up front.
Conclusion
The Shopify development companies in the USA on this list cover most project types: enterprise Shopify Plus, migrations, custom themes, B2B, and growth work after launch. Use the table to shortlist three agencies whose specialisation matches your project, check their Shopify profiles, and ask each one for a comparable case study and a written estimate.
If you want an estimate from us as well, tell us about your project. We will tell you honestly if one of the agencies above is a better fit.
