Key takeaways

• The right agency depends on your bottleneck: a replatform, a store rebuild, or growth after launch.
• Shopify’s Partner Directory is the most reliable place to compare partner tiers and verified reviews side by side.
• Lantern Sol has the most Shopify reviews of the 10 agencies here, with 253 reviews at a 5.0 rating as of November 3, 2026.
• Platinum and Premier partners such as Eastside Co, BORN and Anatta lead on large builds, migrations and headless work.
• Starting prices on Shopify’s directory run from $1,500 to $40,000 across this list, so scope matters more than the logo.
• Agency revenue figures are self-reported, so ask for case studies with dates, timeframes and the platform the data came from.
• Reddit threads in r/shopify and r/ecommerce are a useful gut check on how an agency behaves after launch.

The top Shopify agencies of 2026 at a glance

Here’s the full list in one table. Ratings and review counts come from each agency’s Shopify Partner Directory and Clutch profiles as of November 3, 2026, and "from" prices are the starting prices shown on Shopify’s directory.

How we picked and ranked these agencies

We started with the agencies that show up most across this year’s "best Shopify agencies" roundups, then kept the ones with a public Shopify or Clutch track record we could verify. Agencies with no Shopify listing and no Shopify focus on their own site didn’t make the cut.

The order reflects fit for growth-stage DTC brands, the stores we see most often: brands already selling on Shopify that need more revenue, not just a new theme. We weighed four things, in this order:

• Verified review volume and rating on Shopify’s Partner Directory and Clutch, because one 5.0 review tells you far less than 200.
• Post-launch growth services such as paid ads, SEO, email and CRO, since most revenue is made after the build ships.
• Partner tier, which Shopify assigns based on a partner’s history and results on the platform.
• Published proof: case studies with real numbers and timeframes.

A quick note on fairness. We ranked ourselves first because we lead this list on Shopify review volume and cover more growth channels under one team than any other agency here. We also show where we’re not the right pick, and every figure an agency reports about itself is labeled "per the agency" so you can tell self-reported claims from platform data.

The 10 top Shopify agencies, compared

Each profile covers what the agency does best, the numbers you can verify and who should look elsewhere. Figures are current as of November 3, 2026.

1. Lantern Sol: best for full-funnel growth for DTC brands

Lantern Sol runs Shopify growth for 7 to 9 figure DTC brands with one senior team across paid ads, Shopify SEO, CRO, Klaviyo email and Amazon, measured against topline revenue rather than billed hours. We’ve worked with brands since 2015 and report $150M+ in Shopify revenue generated for clients (per the agency).

Two results you can read in full: SMRTFT reached a 5.39x blended ROAS and $31.8M in tracked paid revenue over 56 months, and InfiniWell grew organic revenue 106% in six months of SEO. On the platforms, Lantern Sol holds a 5.0 rating from 253 Shopify reviews and 86 Clutch reviews, and it’s a Klaviyo Silver Master partner.

Look elsewhere if: you need a large engineering team for an enterprise replatform. Our Shopify tier is Select, below the Platinum and Premier shops on this list, and Clutch shows our most common project size is under $10,000, so Anatta or BORN may suit very large builds better.

2. Eastside Co: best for proven Shopify and Shopify Plus builds

Eastside Co is a London agency founded in 2012 and one of the longest-standing partners on Shopify, listed since September 2012. It focuses on Shopify and Shopify Plus builds and says it has built 500+ Shopify sites (per the agency). Its UK directory listing shows a Platinum tier and a 4.9 rating from 139 reviews, with projects from $2,000.

Look elsewhere if: you want independent reviews beyond Shopify. Eastside has no Clutch reviews yet, and its tier label differs between its UK and US directory listings.

3. Swanky: best for full-service Shopify Plus in the UK

Swanky is based in Exeter, UK, was founded in 2010 and has been a Shopify partner since 2011. It’s a Platinum partner offering design, development, CRO and marketing for Shopify Plus brands, with a 5.0 rating from 35 Shopify reviews and projects from $1,500.

Look elsewhere if: you want a deep review history to lean on. Swanky’s ratings are perfect, but the sample is small next to the larger shops here.

4. BORN (formerly We Make Websites): best for international and headless builds

We Make Websites now appears on Shopify’s directory as BORN, though its reviews still carry the old name. The London team, founded in 2009, is a Platinum partner known for international storefronts and headless commerce, with a 5.0 rating from 82 Shopify reviews.

Look elsewhere if: your budget is under $40,000. That’s BORN’s starting price on Shopify’s directory, the highest entry point on this list.

5. Electric Eye: best for design-led DTC stores

Electric Eye is a Columbus, Ohio studio founded in 2016 that joined Shopify’s partner program in 2017 and now holds a Premier tier. It designs and develops Shopify stores for DTC brands, says it has built 100+ Shopify stores (per the agency) and holds a 5.0 rating from 66 Shopify reviews, with projects from $5,000.

Look elsewhere if: you need ongoing paid media or SEO from the same team, since Electric Eye’s focus is the build itself.

6. Coalition Technologies: best for pairing a Shopify build with SEO

Coalition Technologies is a Los Angeles agency founded in 2009, listed on Shopify as "Coalition SEO" with a Premier tier. It combines Shopify web design with ecommerce SEO and says it has built 800+ websites (per the agency). It has the deepest Clutch history on this list at 4.8 from 167 reviews, plus 4.8 from 31 Shopify reviews, with projects from $1,800.

Look elsewhere if: you want paid ads, email and CRO run by one team alongside SEO.

7. Fuel Made: best for development plus Klaviyo and CRO

Fuel Made is a US agency founded in 2007 that has been a Shopify partner since 2011 and now holds a Plus tier. It covers Shopify development, Klaviyo email and CRO, and its ratings line up across platforms: 5.0 from 31 Shopify reviews and 5.0 from 28 Clutch reviews. Pricing is on request.

Look elsewhere if: you want a published company-wide results figure. Fuel Made shares results case by case instead.

8. Blend Commerce: best for conversion rate optimization

Blend Commerce is a UK-based Plus partner founded in 2017 that specializes in conversion rate optimization for DTC brands. It reports an average 70% revenue lift after 12 months of CRO (per the agency) and holds a 5.0 rating from 38 Shopify reviews.

Look elsewhere if: your store doesn’t have enough traffic for testing yet. CRO pays off once there’s volume to test against, so traffic usually comes first.

9. Anatta: best for enterprise Shopify engineering

Anatta is an Austin agency founded in 2008 and a Shopify Platinum partner. It focuses on enterprise engineering and says it has migrated $4B+ in GMV to Shopify (per the agency).

Look elsewhere if: you rely on public reviews to shortlist. Anatta has no reviews on its Shopify listing or Clutch, so you’ll need client references.

10. Common Thread Collective: best for strategy-led paid media

Common Thread Collective is a Costa Mesa, California agency founded in 2012 that focuses on profit-based growth consulting and paid media for DTC brands. It reports $3B+ in profitable growth for clients (per the agency) and holds a 4.1 rating from 17 Clutch reviews.

Look elsewhere if: you need store development. We couldn’t find a Shopify Partner Directory listing for it, and its work centers on growth strategy and ads.

How to choose the right Shopify agency for your brand

Start with your bottleneck, not the agency. A Shopify development agency and an ecommerce marketing agency solve different problems, and hiring the wrong type is the most common reason partnerships stall.

Once you have a shortlist, vet each agency the same way:

• Read dated reviews on the Shopify Partner Directory and sort by newest, so you’re judging the team as it works today.
• Ask for case studies with a timeframe and a data source, like "6 months, Google Analytics", not just a percentage.
• Ask who works on your account day to day, and how many accounts they handle.
• Check Reddit. Threads in r/shopify and r/ecommerce show how agencies handle missed deadlines and post-launch bugs, which reviews rarely cover.

Not sure whether your store needs a rebuild or a growth plan? Book a free strategy call with Lantern Sol and we’ll tell you which one moves revenue first, even if the answer is another agency on this list.

What Shopify agencies cost in 2026

Expect anywhere from $1,500 to $40,000 just to start, based on the "from" prices agencies list on Shopify’s directory. Swanky lists $1,500, Coalition Technologies $1,800, Eastside Co $2,000, Lantern Sol $3,000, Electric Eye $5,000 and BORN $40,000.

Those are entry points, not project totals. Growth work like paid ads, SEO and email usually runs as a monthly retainer, while builds and migrations are priced per project. For reference, Lantern Sol’s Shopify listing shows $3,000 to $50,000 for selected services, and Clutch lists our hourly rate at $150 to $199.

What to read next:

• How to improve your Shopify conversion rate
• How to rank in Google AI Overviews
• InfiniWell: strategic SEO that increased rankings, traffic and revenue

If your store is live and you’re ready for one team to own ads, SEO, CRO and email against your revenue number, let’s talk about your growth plan.

Top Shopify agencies FAQs

What are the top Shopify agencies in 2026?

Based on verified reviews, tier and specialty, our list includes Lantern Sol, Eastside Co, Swanky, BORN, Electric Eye, Coalition Technologies, Fuel Made, Blend Commerce, Anatta and Common Thread Collective. The best one for you depends on whether you need a build, a migration or growth after launch.

How much does a Shopify agency cost?

Starting prices on Shopify’s Partner Directory range from $1,500 to $40,000 across this list. Builds are usually priced per project, while growth services like ads and SEO run as monthly retainers.

What do Shopify partner tiers mean?

Shopify labels partners as Select, Plus, Premier or Platinum based on their history and proven results on the platform. Tier signals scale and experience, but review volume and case studies tell you more about fit.

Do I need a Shopify Plus agency?

Only if you’re on Shopify Plus or planning a move to it, usually for higher volume, B2B or complex checkout needs. Most growing DTC brands on standard Shopify plans get more from a growth-focused team than a Plus specialist.

Should I hire a Shopify development agency or an ecommerce marketing agency?

Hire a development agency when the store itself is the problem: slow, outdated or on the wrong platform. Hire an ecommerce marketing agency when the store works but traffic and sales have stalled.

Can a Shopify SEO agency help my store show up in AI search?

Yes. A good Shopify SEO agency now covers AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Perplexity alongside Google rankings, because the same structured, well-cited content earns visibility in both.

How do I know if an agency’s reviews are real?

Use reviews hosted on third-party platforms like Shopify’s directory and Clutch, which tie each review to a real project. Agency-published stats are self-reported, so ask for the dates and data source behind them.