No single Shopify agency in India is the best for everyone. The right pick depends on your budget, how complex your store is and what kind of work you need. Based on what each agency’s own site lists: Dynamic Dreamz for Shopify Plus and B2B builds, Lucent Innovation for custom apps and enterprise commerce, Codal for replatforming with a US/UK-based team, Codify Infotech for custom-coded stores on hourly terms, Seventh Triangle for D2C launches and migrations, and Seamedia for Shopify website and app development with ERP integration.
Last reviewed November 2026. Editorial disclosure: Seamedia publishes this guide and is one of the agencies compared. We describe every agency, including ourselves, only from its own website and the public Shopify Partner Directory, and we use the same criteria for each.
The short answer: which Shopify agency in India is best for you?
Pick the agency that fits the job, not the one at the top of a ranking. A theme-based D2C launch, a Magento migration, a custom app and an ERP integration each need different skills. Shortlist two or three agencies whose own pages show the exact service you need. Check them in the Shopify Partner Directory, ask to see live stores like yours, and compare quotes against one written scope. As a rough guide, a theme-based launch usually falls in the low lakhs, and enterprise builds run much higher (see the indicative bands below).
How we evaluated each Shopify agency in India
We used one method for every agency. For each one, we read its homepage, its contact page and up to four Shopify-related service pages, which we found through the site’s own links and sitemap. We also checked the Shopify Partner Directory.
- India presence: the offices listed on each agency’s own contact page.
- Services: a service counts only if the agency’s own page names it.
- Plus and app capability: as each agency states it. Partner tiers are labelled as the agency’s own claim.
- Public pricing: marked “stated” only if a rate appears on the pages we read.
- Directory rating: only where we saw one, with the date we checked.
Limits of this review: we did not score agencies, interview their clients or audit their code. Tiers, ratings and prices change, so check the live profiles before you sign. Where we didn’t see a fact, the table says “not stated”.
Shopify agency comparison India: six agencies side by side
| Agency | India presence (own site) | Best for | Plus / app capability (own claims) | Public pricing | Partner Directory rating (checked Nov 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Dreamz | Surat and Ahmedabad | Plus, B2B/wholesale, white-label work for agencies | Says it is a Shopify Platinum Partner; builds custom apps, Functions and buyer portals | Not stated | Not recorded |
| Lucent Innovation | Offices in the USA and India (no cities given on the contact page) | Custom apps, enterprise integrations, migration | Says “Shopify Plus Partner since 2016” and “500+ custom Shopify apps delivered” | Not stated | Not recorded |
| Codal | None listed (Chicago, USA and Lincoln, UK) | Replatforming off legacy eCommerce | Not stated on the Shopify page we reviewed | Not stated | Not recorded |
| Codify Infotech | Surat | Custom-coded stores, hourly dev work, COD tooling | Lists Plus work (checkout extensibility, Functions, B2B) without stating a tier; publishes its own apps | Stated: developers from $15/hour | 4.9 from 636 reviews (as seen in directory search) |
| Seventh Triangle | Noida and Bengaluru | D2C launches, migration, support with SLAs | Says it is a Shopify Plus Partner; mentions custom app development on its support page | Not stated | Not recorded (its own site shows 4.8) |
| Seamedia | Malappuram, Kerala (plus Seamedia LLC, USA) | Store build plus custom apps or ERP integration | Shopify app and custom API development; Plus migration covered in its FAQ; no tier stated | Not stated (says “competitive pricing”) | Not recorded |
Best for… quick picks by use case
We name an agency below only if its own page lists that service.
- D2C launch: Seventh Triangle’s store setup service covers payments, taxes, shipping and catalog setup.
- Migration: Lucent Innovation, Seventh Triangle, Codal and Seamedia.
- Custom Shopify app: Lucent Innovation, Codify Infotech, Dynamic Dreamz and Seamedia.
- Plus / enterprise: Dynamic Dreamz, Lucent Innovation and Seventh Triangle.
- ERP/B2B: Dynamic Dreamz and Seamedia.
- Ongoing support: Seventh Triangle, Codify Infotech and Seamedia.
Agency profiles: our judgement and one question to test fit
Dynamic Dreamz
Dynamic Dreamz is the most B2B-heavy agency on this list. It describes itself as a Platinum Partner for “DTC brands, B2B businesses and agencies”. Its portfolio shows Shopify partnerships that have lasted several years, and its B2B page covers ERP middleware. Consider it if you sell both wholesale and direct-to-consumer.
Test question: “Show us a live store that runs mixed D2C and B2B pricing, and explain where native Shopify B2B stopped and your custom work started.”
Lucent Innovation
Lucent has the strongest app and enterprise focus here. It also offers data engineering and AI services. Its app page describes a middleware app for one client that handles order sync, GST validation and shipping. That makes it a natural fit if you have complex Indian back-office requirements.
Test question: “Who owns and hosts the app after delivery, and what does maintenance cost each year?”
Codal
Codal is headquartered outside India. Its own site lists offices only in Chicago and Lincoln, UK. It suits companies with US or UK operations that want strategy, design and engineering in one replatforming project. Its Shopify page claims “nearly two decades” of eCommerce experience.
Test question: “Have you integrated Indian payment gateways or couriers, and which time zone will our team work in?”
Codify Infotech
Codify is the most developer-hands-on option on this list, and it is the only one that publishes a rate. It sells its own COD, order edit and prepaid-discount apps, which matter for stores in India where many orders are cash on delivery. It is a good choice if you want flexible hourly or retainer help.
Test question: “Will the same developer stay on our account, and how do you hand over custom code?”
Seventh Triangle
Seventh Triangle is the most D2C-oriented agency here. It has offices in Noida and Bengaluru, and its pages cover setup, migration, B2B portals and support with custom SLAs. Its migration FAQ is upfront that customer passwords can’t be migrated.
Test question: “What response time does your SLA guarantee for a broken checkout?”
Seamedia: Shopify website and app development
Seamedia publishes this guide, so here is what our own pages say and nothing more. Our office is in Malappuram, Kerala, and we have a US entity, Seamedia LLC. Our site states 15+ years of experience. Our service pages list custom store builds, theme customisation, migration from WooCommerce and Magento, custom app and API development, and hourly developers.
Our ERP integration page goes into the most technical detail. It describes middleware architecture, queue-based processing and GraphQL-first API use, along with POS sync, stock levels by location and B2B pricing sync. If your store needs to connect to an ERP or physical stores, that is where we fit best. If you need AI or data engineering work in-house, we are not the obvious choice.
What to ask us to show: live stores, a sample ERP integration architecture, our Partner Directory profile and tier, the team who would work on your project, and a fixed quote against your brief. Hold us to the same evidence standard as every other agency on this list.
Shopify agency cost in India: indicative ranges for 2026
The bands below are our indicative estimates for the Indian market. They are not quotes, and they are not any named agency’s rates. GST at 18% is extra. Shopify subscription fees, paid themes and app fees are not included.
| Project type | Indicative range (INR, excl. GST) | What it typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme-based launch | ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000 | Premium theme setup, up to a few hundred products, payments, COD, shipping | Estimate |
| Custom D2C build | ₹2,50,000 – ₹10,00,000 | Custom design, custom Liquid sections, apps, speed optimisation | Estimate |
| Migration (Magento/WooCommerce) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹8,00,000 | Moving products, customers and orders, 301 redirects, QA | Estimate |
| Custom Shopify app | ₹1,50,000 – ₹15,00,000 | Private app, admin UI, API integrations, hosting setup | Estimate |
| Plus / enterprise | ₹10,00,000 – ₹50,00,000+ | Checkout extensibility, Functions, B2B, ERP, multi-store | Estimate |
| Monthly retainer | ₹30,000 – ₹3,00,000 / month | Fixed hours for fixes, CRO, feature releases | Estimate |
| Offshore hourly | US$15 – US$50 / hour | Dedicated or ad-hoc developer time | Estimate; Codify lists from $15/hour |
Worked example: a D2C brand on WooCommerce with 800 SKUs wants to move to Shopify, add a custom theme and connect Shiprocket. That project would likely sit in the migration band plus part of the custom build band, roughly ₹4-8 lakh plus 18% GST. Ask for INR invoicing with GST so you can claim input credit.
What drives price
- Theme customisation versus custom Liquid versus a headless Hydrogen build.
- Number of SKUs, variants and historic orders to migrate.
- Integrations: Razorpay, PayU or Cashfree for payments, Shiprocket for shipping, COD verification apps, and any ERP.
- Pricing model: a fixed price for a defined scope, a retainer for ongoing work, or hourly when the scope is unclear.
- Support SLAs and whether you get dedicated developers.
Agency vs freelancer, and typical timelines
| Factor | Freelancer | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lower | Higher, but QA and project management are included |
| Best for | Small theme tweaks and fixes | Migrations, apps, ERP, Plus |
| Risk | One person is a single point of failure | Team continuity if someone leaves |
Indicative timelines (our estimates): theme launch 2-4 weeks, custom D2C build 6-12 weeks, migration 4-10 weeks, custom app 4-12 weeks, Plus/ERP projects 3-6 months.
How to choose a Shopify agency in India: questions to ask
- Partner status: what tier are you, and are you a Plus Partner? Then check the answer yourself in the directory.
- Theme vs custom: which approach do you recommend for us, and why?
- Liquid and Hydrogen: can you show live examples of each?
- Apps: do you build custom apps, public apps or both? Who owns the code?
- Migration: how do you handle redirects, data mapping and customer password resets?
- India stack: have you set up GST invoicing, Razorpay, PayU, Cashfree, Shiprocket and COD controls?
- Handover: will we get the source code, documentation and clean removal of your access?
- Support: what response times are written into the contract?
Copy-paste scope brief
Current platform: ___. SKUs/variants: ___. Orders to migrate: ___. Theme: premium or custom. Payments: Razorpay/PayU/Cashfree, COD rules: ___. Shipping: Shiprocket or other: ___. Integrations (ERP/POS/CRM): ___. Shopify plan (Basic/Plus): ___. Custom features/apps: ___. Launch date: ___. Support needed after launch: ___. Please quote in INR excluding GST, with milestones.
If you plan to connect an ERP, our guide to Shopify ERP integration covers sync design.
Red flags and how to verify claims
- A badge image on the agency’s site and nothing else. Anyone can paste a logo, so search the agency’s name in the Partner Directory.
- Screenshots instead of live stores. A portfolio can look good while the real store is slow or broken. Open three live stores, test them on mobile and add items to a test cart.
- Quotes based on different scopes. The cheapest quote often leaves out redirects or QA. Send every agency the same brief.
- Guaranteed revenue uplift before any audit. Treat this as a sales line, not a plan.
- No code-ownership clause. Without one, switching agencies can mean rebuilding your apps.
When a theme partner is enough, and when you need the best Shopify Plus agency in India
A theme partner is enough when you have a new D2C brand, a few hundred products, standard payments and COD, and no ERP. You need a Plus or enterprise team when you run B2B alongside D2C, sync inventory with an ERP or POS, are leaving Magento with years of SEO traffic to protect, or need checkout extensibility. Our pages on Shopify migration services and custom Shopify app development describe what discovery covers in each case.
Next step: shortlist checklist and contacting Seamedia
- Partner Directory listing and tier confirmed on the live profile.
- Plus status confirmed, if you need Plus.
- Theme vs custom approach explained for your scope.
- Liquid or Hydrogen work shown on live stores.
- App code ownership agreed.
- Migration plan includes redirects.
- GST, INR billing, payments, COD and courier setup covered.
- Support SLA written into the contract.
Fill in the scope brief above and send it to two or three agencies on your shortlist. If your project combines a Shopify website build with custom apps or an ERP connection, send the same brief through the Seamedia contact page. We’ll reply with a milestone quote in INR excluding GST, plus relevant live work, so you can compare us like-for-like against any other Shopify agency in India.
FAQ
Which is the best Shopify agency in India?
There is no single best one. It depends on the work you need. Dynamic Dreamz focuses on Plus and B2B, Lucent Innovation on apps, Codify Infotech on hourly development, Seventh Triangle on D2C launches and Seamedia on builds with ERP integration. Check each agency in the Shopify Partner Directory and compare quotes against the same written scope.
How much does a Shopify store cost in India?
These are our indicative estimates, not quotes. A theme-based launch is roughly ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh. A custom D2C build is ₹2.5 to ₹10 lakh, and Plus or enterprise builds start around ₹10 lakh. GST at 18% is extra, as are Shopify subscription and app fees.
Should I hire a Shopify agency or a freelancer?
A freelancer is fine for small tweaks on a tight budget. An agency is safer for migrations, custom apps, ERP integration or Plus work, because you get QA, project management and continuity if one developer leaves. Either way, get code ownership and support terms in writing.
How long does a Shopify build take?
These are indicative estimates. A theme launch takes 2-4 weeks, a custom D2C build 6-12 weeks and a migration 4-10 weeks. Plus or ERP projects often take 3-6 months. Ask for a phased timeline with milestones tied to your scope.
Can a Shopify agency in India handle COD, GST and Indian couriers?
Many can, but confirm it on live stores. Ask whether the agency has set up GST invoicing, Razorpay, PayU or Cashfree, Shiprocket and COD verification. Codify Infotech publishes its own COD apps, and Lucent Innovation describes a middleware app it built that includes GST validation.
How do I verify an agency's Shopify Plus status?
Search the agency's name in the Shopify Partner Directory and compare its live profile and tier with what its website claims. Then ask for live store URLs and two references from clients of a similar size. Don't rely on badge images.
