Shopify developer cost · 2026 guide
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Shopify Developer?
Shopify developers charge anything from a few hundred rupees to over a hundred dollars an hour, and quotes for the same store can differ ten times over. This page explains what you should expect to pay, when a freelancer is enough and when you need an agency, and how to spot a reliable Shopify developer before you hand over your store.
- Freelance Shopify work from ₹999/hour in India (US$20 · £16 · A$30 for overseas clients)
- Shopify store setup from ₹24,999
- Fixed written quotes for projects
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Quick answer
Hiring a Shopify developer in India in 2026 typically costs ₹500 to ₹3,000 an hour for freelancers, depending on experience, and more for established agencies. Overseas clients usually pay US$15 to US$40 an hour to Indian developers, compared with US$75 to US$150 or more locally in the US, UK or Australia. With Anurag Kamboj's team, freelance Shopify work starts at ₹999 an hour for Indian clients and US$20 · £16 · A$30 for overseas clients, a complete Shopify store setup starts at ₹24,999, and a custom-designed Shopify store at ₹39,999. The cost depends mainly on theme customisation versus a custom theme, the number of products and collections, apps and integrations such as Razorpay, Shiprocket or an ERP, and whether SEO and content are included. Shopify's own monthly plan and app subscriptions are billed separately by Shopify.
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Shopify developer rates in 2026
Typical market ranges, so you can judge any quote, including ours.
| Who | Typical hourly rate | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Junior freelancer in India | ₹500 to ₹1,000 | Small theme edits, product uploads |
| Experienced freelancer in India | ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 | Theme customisation, apps, speed and SEO |
| Indian agency (for overseas clients) | US$15 to US$40 | Full builds, ongoing development |
| US, UK or Australian agency | US$75 to US$150+ | Local meetings, large brands |
Market ranges are indicative and vary by city and experience.
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What a Shopify project costs with us
| Project | Starting price | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Small fixes and changes | ₹999/hour | Same week |
| Shopify store setup (theme-based) | ₹24,999 | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Custom-designed Shopify store | ₹39,999 | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Store for overseas clients | US$800 · £640 · A$1,200 | 3 to 5 weeks |
| Monthly Shopify support | ₹2,999/month | Ongoing |
Prices exclude GST, Shopify's plan and paid apps.
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Freelance Shopify developer or agency?
| Freelancer | Agency | Working with us | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lowest | Highest | Freelance rates, agency backup |
| Who you talk to | The developer | An account manager | Anurag, directly |
| If they are busy or ill | Work stops | Someone covers | The team covers |
| Design, SEO and marketing | Usually not | Yes | Yes, in-house |
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How to find a reliable Shopify developer
Check these before you hire anyone, us included.
- Ask for live Shopify stores they built, and check them on your phone
- Ask for a written scope with pages, apps and integrations listed
- Make sure the store is created under your own Shopify account
- Give staff access, never your owner password
- Ask how they handle Shopify SEO: collection structure, URLs and redirects
- Check who maintains the store after launch, and at what rate
- Avoid anyone who installs many paid apps for things a theme can do
- Ask for references from small businesses like yours
Why us
Why businesses choose us
An in-house team of developers and SEO experts, led by a founder who builds SEO software, with one point of contact for your project.
A full in-house team
10 developers and 8 SEO experts work together, so design, development, deployment and SEO happen under one roof. No outsourcing, no hand-offs between agencies.
Founder-led by an IIT BHU engineer
Anurag Kamboj (Mathematics & Computing, IIT BHU), with 5+ years of experience, leads every project, with a single point of contact from first call to launch.
We build SEO software ourselves
Anurag is CTO of SEORCE, an AI SEO platform, and Jarbug, programmatic SEO for ecommerce. The same search-first standards go into every client project.
VisitEnd to end, so you can focus on growth
100+ clients, 20+ mobile apps and 10+ ecommerce stores delivered, from planning and design to deployment, hosting and support.
FAQ
Shopify Developer Cost: frequently asked questions
How much does a Shopify developer cost in India?
Freelance Shopify developers in India usually charge ₹500 to ₹3,000 an hour. With us, freelance Shopify work starts at ₹999 an hour and a full store setup at ₹24,999.
What does it cost to hire a Shopify developer from India for an overseas business?
Indian Shopify developers usually charge US$15 to US$40 an hour. Our rate starts at US$20 · £16 · A$30, and a complete store at US$800 · £640 · A$1,200.
Should a small business hire a freelance Shopify developer or an agency?
For small changes, a freelancer is enough. For a new store that needs design, setup, SEO and marketing, an agency or a freelancer with a team behind them is safer, because work does not stop if one person is unavailable.
How do I find a good Shopify developer?
Look at live stores they built, ask for a written scope, keep the store in your own account, check how they handle SEO and ask who supports the store after launch.
Is Shopify's monthly fee included?
No. Shopify bills its plan and any paid apps directly to you. We recommend the right plan and avoid unnecessary paid apps.
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