How much does it cost to build a Shopify store?
UK agencies typically charge £1,000 to £2,000 for a theme setup, £2,000 to £8,000 for a custom build, and £8,000 and up for Shopify Plus or headless.
Published 2026 UK agency pricing runs from about £1,000 to £2,000 for a store built on a premium theme, £2,000 to £4,000 for a customized design, £4,000 to £8,000 for an advanced build with integrations, and £8,000 and up for Shopify Plus or headless stores. US agencies charge similar or higher figures in dollars. On top of the build, budget for your Shopify plan, paid apps and payment fees every month.
What are the monthly running costs?
- Shopify plan: from £19 to £259 a month in the UK, or $29 to $299 in the US, billed annually.
- Apps: reviews, subscriptions, search and email, often $50 to $300 a month combined.
- Payment processing on every order.
- A paid theme, usually a one-off cost.
What changes the price of a build?
Catalog size and how messy the product data is, integrations with ERP, warehouse or accounting software, B2B pricing, multiple currencies and languages, and migration from another platform with URL redirects.
Can you build a Shopify store yourself?
Yes, if your catalog is small and your products are simple. Pay for help when you’re migrating an existing store with search rankings to protect, or when you need integrations that keep stock and orders in sync.
How long does a build take?
Usually 4 to 8 weeks from kick-off. Migrations take longer when product data needs cleaning first.
See our Shopify and WooCommerce build service or Shopify vs WooCommerce.
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