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Pramendra Yadav
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Asked: 2026-09-29T17:20:01+05:30 In:

What is the typical cost of hiring a Shopify agency?

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The cost can range from relatively small amounts for theme customization to several lakhs or more for complex custom Shopify projects. Factors include UI/UX design, custom development, integrations, migration, number of pages, Shopify Plus requirements and post-launch support. A detailed scope should be prepared before finalizing the project budget.

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  1. Pramendra Yadav
    Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    Shopify agency costs vary depending on the store’s complexity, design requirements, integrations, and the level of ongoing support. In India, a small theme-based store generally costs less than a custom-designed, enterprise, or Shopify Plus project.

    Typical Shopify agency costs in India (2026)

    These are indicative one-time development budgets, not fixed market rates. Published agency estimates vary by scope and provider.

    Thriftizer
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    Project type

    Typical budget

    Basic store setup using a theme

    ₹25,000–₹75,000

    Standard store with theme customization

    ₹75,000–₹3 lakh

    Premium branded storefront

    ₹1.5–₹5 lakh

    Complex build with custom features and integrations

    ₹3–₹8 lakh+

    Shopify Plus / enterprise project

    ₹5–₹20 lakh+

    Headless Shopify storefront

    ₹8 lakh+

    Ongoing costs to budget for

    • Shopify subscription: paid separately to Shopify.

    • Paid theme and apps: may involve one-time or recurring fees.

    • Maintenance and development: often quoted as a monthly retainer; published India estimates range from roughly ₹8,000 to ₹80,000+ depending on support and ongoing work.

      OneOnic
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    • Payment and transaction fees: depend on your plan and payment provider.

    • Content and marketing: product photography, copywriting, SEO, and paid advertising may be separate services.

    Example planning budgets

    • New small store: around ₹50,000–₹1.5 lakh for setup and customization.

    • Growing D2C brand: around ₹1.5–₹5 lakh for a more tailored storefront.

    • Complex or enterprise store: ₹5 lakh and upward, depending on integrations, migration, and architecture.

    These are planning estimates, not quotes.

    Before hiring: ask for an itemized proposal separating design, development, integrations, migration, testing, launch, and support. Confirm whether GST, paid apps, premium themes, and post-launch changes are included.