7 Best Shopify Agencies in New York (2026)
7 Shopify agencies in New York, ranked on partner tier, Shopify focus, public reviews and track record. Arctic Grey is number one. Has the highest count of Shopify directory reviews on this list (186), plus named brand clients, as a Platinum partner since 2013.
- Last checked October 28, 2026
- Facts from each agency’s own site and public review pages
Short comparison
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| # | Agency | Best for | Founded | Rating (reviews) | Partner tier | Minimum project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arctic Grey | Projects involving migrations to Shopify, custom apps, B2B or POS | — | 5.0 (186) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $75,000+ |
| 2 | BlueSwitch | Mid-market brands that want one Shopify Plus store for both B2B and DTC | 2000 | 4.9 (54) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $50,000+ |
| 3 | Total Commerce | Brands that must migrate to Shopify Plus or set up B2B and ERP integration | — | 5.0 (46) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $5,000+; migrations from $20,000 |
| 4 | Roswell NYC | Brands in beauty, fashion and consumer goods that need design work and retention marketing | — | 5.0 (10) Clutch | Platinum | $10,000+ |
| 5 | Avex | Brands in fashion, lifestyle or beauty that plan a redesign or a move onto Shopify | — | 5.0 (12) Clutch | Platinum | $25,000+ |
| 6 | Barrel | Food and drink brands as well as consumer packaged goods brands | 2006 | — | Platinum | $50,000+ |
| 7 | Blackbelt Commerce | Smaller and mid-size stores in need of a build, a migration or SEO help | — | 5.0 (178) Shopify Partner Directory | Plus | — |
Every agency, in rank order
1Arctic Grey
$150-199/hrBest for: Projects involving migrations to Shopify, custom apps, B2B or POS
This agency in New York names Shopify as its focus. The Shopify directory lists it as a Platinum partner since April 2013. On Clutch, its profile shows 54 reviews with a 4.9 rating.
- Based in
- New York, United States, Mountain View, London
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Team size
- 50-249
- Minimum project
- $75,000+
- Named clients
- Olaplex, Lids, Bark Box, Everlast, The Cashmere Sale, IPSY
Why it ranks here
Has the highest count of Shopify directory reviews on this list (186), plus named brand clients, as a Platinum partner since 2013.
Strengths
- Shopify directory data lists Platinum partner status from April 2013
- 186 reviews on the Shopify directory give it 5.0
- 54 Clutch reviews average 4.9
- Everlast, Bark Box, Lids and Olaplex are among its named clients
Things to check
- The minimum project size on Clutch is $75,000+
- On Clutch, the hourly rate runs $150-199
- The 550+ five-star reviews claimed on its site are self-reported, while the Shopify directory shows 186.
- Store build and redesign
- Store migration
- Theme customization
- Custom apps and integrations
- B2B store setup
- POS migration and custom POS apps
- Checkout and cart optimization
- A/B testing and UX audits
- Site speed optimization
2BlueSwitch
Best for: Mid-market brands that want one Shopify Plus store for both B2B and DTC
BlueSwitch works from 29 Broadway in New York. It has operated since 2000. Its Platinum partner listing with Shopify dates from December 2013. Its main work is B2B, migrations and complex Shopify Plus builds.
- Based in
- New York, United States
- Founded
- 2000
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Team size
- 10-49
- Minimum project
- $50,000+
- Named clients
- Panasonic, Ted Baker, Mario Badescu, Tata Harper, TYR, e.l.f., Wirecutter
Why it ranks here
Shopify is 95 percent of its work and it focuses on B2B, with a 4.9 rating from 54 Shopify reviews and Platinum partner status since 2013, though few of those reviews are recent.
Strengths
- Platinum partner tier since December 2013, according to the Shopify directory
- The Shopify directory shows a 4.9 average over 54 reviews.
- Ecommerce work at the agency is 95 percent Shopify, per Clutch.
- Tata Harper, Panasonic, Ted Baker and TYR are all clients it names
Things to check
- The minimum project size on Clutch is $50,000+.
- It has no Clutch reviews. Its Shopify profile's newest review dates from October 2024.
- Shopify Plus store build
- Store migration
- Wholesale and B2B
- Systems integration
- POS setup and migration
- Theme customization
3Total Commerce
Best for: Brands that must migrate to Shopify Plus or set up B2B and ERP integration
Total Commerce is based in New York at 79 Madison Avenue. Since February 2015 it has been a Platinum partner, according to Shopify. Its services cover strategy and builds, plus migrations, B2B, SEO and retention marketing.
- Based in
- New York, United States
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Minimum project
- $5,000+; migrations from $20,000
- Named clients
- Lonely Planet, Blue Ocean Traders, Chef iQ
Why it ranks here
Case studies on migrations and B2B work, 5.0 across 46 recent Shopify reviews and Platinum partner status since 2015.
Strengths
- It is a Platinum partner since February 2015, according to the Shopify directory
- The Shopify directory gives it 5.0 across 46 reviews, some posted in 2026
- Blue Ocean Traders is the subject of a case study that covers migrating to Shopify Plus with NetSuite
Things to check
- Its site gives neither a team size nor a founding year
- Shopify work since 2014 is the record its Shopify profile claims, shorter than BlueSwitch or Arctic Grey
- Ecommerce strategy
- Shopify and Shopify Plus design and build
- Store migration
- B2B and wholesale
- SEO, GEO and CRO
- Retention marketing
4Roswell NYC
$150-199/hrBest for: Brands in beauty, fashion and consumer goods that need design work and retention marketing
This New York agency has held Shopify Platinum partner status since October 2015. For brands in beauty, fashion and consumer goods it offers Shopify Plus builds, design and retention marketing.
- Based in
- New York, United States
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Team size
- 10-49
- Minimum project
- $10,000+
- Named clients
- amika, Kjaer Weis, Boyne, IQBar, TYR Sports, Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Why it ranks here
Platinum partner whose Shopify rating is 5.0 from 5 reviews and whose Clutch rating is also 5.0 from 10 reviews, with services spanning design to marketing.
Strengths
- Shopify's directory lists it as a Platinum partner
- Clutch gives it 5.0 across 10 reviews, and the Shopify directory gives 5.0 across 5.
- Clutch splits its client mix 50% small business, 50% midmarket
- Its site states it is a Webby Award winner
Things to check
- Both Shopify and Clutch show small review counts
- Its hourly rate on Clutch is $150-199
- Neither its site nor its Shopify profile shows prices, and both direct visitors to contact for pricing
- Shopify Plus development
- Branding and UX/UI design
- Composable commerce
- eCommerce migrations
- Subscription commerce
- Conversion rate optimization
- Retention marketing (email and SMS)
- Paid digital
- SEO and AI search
5Avex
$100-149/hrBest for: Brands in fashion, lifestyle or beauty that plan a redesign or a move onto Shopify
This agency in New York appears as a Shopify Platinum partner from March 2012. Services include retention marketing, headless builds, migrations and redesigns.
- Based in
- New York, United States
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Minimum project
- $25,000+
- Named clients
- KITH, quip, Equinox, FILA, Khaite, AriZona Beverages
Why it ranks here
Holds a Clutch rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews as a Platinum partner since 2012, but has few Shopify directory reviews and an About page that describes it as platform-agnostic.
Strengths
- The Shopify directory has it as a Platinum partner from March 2012
- 12 Clutch reviews average 5.0
- Case studies are named for AriZona Beverages, Khaite, FILA, Equinox and quip
- Its Shopify profile lists selected services starting from $10,000
Things to check
- The Shopify directory carries just 4 reviews
- The minimum project size listed on Clutch is $25,000+
- The About page describes its approach as platform-agnostic, yet its listings and homepage point to Shopify
- Store build or redesign
- Store migration
- Headless commerce
- Conversion rate optimization
- International expansion
- Systems integration
- Retention marketing
- B2B and wholesale setup
6Barrel
$150-199/hrBest for: Food and drink brands as well as consumer packaged goods brands
This New York agency specializes in consumer packaged goods brands. The Shopify directory has it as a Platinum partner. Its Shopify profile adds that 2017 was the year it became a Shopify Plus partner.
- Based in
- New York, United States
- Founded
- 2006
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Team size
- 10-49
- Minimum project
- $50,000+
- Named clients
- McCormick, Waterloo Sparkling Water, Sweet Loren's, Once Upon a Farm, Kite Hill, Cabot Creamery, Revision Skincare
Why it ranks here
This Platinum partner concentrates on consumer packaged goods and has named client work, yet no third-party reviews are on record.
Strengths
- Listed as Platinum in the Shopify directory
- Per its site, Shopify has been part of its work since 2009
- Case studies are named for Sweet Loren's, Waterloo Sparkling Water and McCormick
- Clutch lists 50% of its clients as midmarket and 20% as enterprise
Things to check
- Neither the Shopify directory nor Clutch shows reviews
- Its minimum project size on Clutch is $50,000+
- It concentrates on brands that sell consumer packaged goods
- The agency's own site claims 150+ brand migrations to Shopify, a self-reported figure.
- Strategy and design
- Shopify builds and migrations
- Lifecycle marketing (email and SMS)
- SEO and marketplace storefronts
- Conversion testing and analytics
- Ecommerce audits
- Headless commerce
7Blackbelt Commerce
Best for: Smaller and mid-size stores in need of a build, a migration or SEO help
A family-led agency based in New York. The Shopify directory shows Plus-tier partner status dating from April 2012, and its Shopify profile shows 178 reviews averaging 5.0.
- Based in
- New York, United States
- Partner tier
- Plus
- Named clients
- Judith Leiber, Erica Wilson, Metro School Uniforms, Lindísima, PeloFacil, Silver Lining Herbs
Why it ranks here
Has 178 Shopify directory reviews and has been a Plus-tier partner since 2012, but sits at a lower tier and its site also covers other platforms.
Strengths
- The Shopify directory dates its partnership to April 2012
- 178 reviews in the Shopify directory average 5.0
- The quote form on its site offers budget bands that start at $2,500-$4,000 and reach $20,000+
- Its site states that starting does not require a retainer
Things to check
- Its Plus tier sits beneath Premier and Platinum
- BigCommerce and WordPress work also features on its site
- Review counts vary from page to page, and certain figures on the site are marked with sample/verify labels
- Shopify web design and development
- Theme customization
- Shopify migration
- SEO
- Ongoing support and maintenance
- Branding and visual identity
- Digital marketing and social media
Which one should you pick?
- Arctic Grey is the pick for projects involving migrations to Shopify, custom apps, B2B or POS. Check this first: the minimum project size on Clutch is $75,000+.
- BlueSwitch is the pick for mid-market brands that want one Shopify Plus store for both B2B and DTC. Check this first: the minimum project size on Clutch is $50,000+.
- Total Commerce is the pick for brands that must migrate to Shopify Plus or set up B2B and ERP integration. Check this first: its site gives neither a team size nor a founding year.
- Roswell NYC is the pick for brands in beauty, fashion and consumer goods that need design work and retention marketing. Check this first: both Shopify and Clutch show small review counts.
- Avex is the pick for brands in fashion, lifestyle or beauty that plan a redesign or a move onto Shopify. Check this first: the Shopify directory carries just 4 reviews.
- Barrel is the pick for food and drink brands as well as consumer packaged goods brands. Check this first: neither the Shopify directory nor Clutch shows reviews.
- Blackbelt Commerce is the pick for smaller and mid-size stores in need of a build, a migration or SEO help. Check this first: its Plus tier sits beneath Premier and Platinum.
Seven checks, same for every agency
Every list is ranked the same way. Only agencies trading today are included, and any fact we could not confirm is left out.
- Partner tier: the tier on the agency’s Shopify Partner Directory profile, or on its own site when the directory is silent.
- Shopify focus: the share of the agency’s work that is Shopify rather than other platforms.
- Public reviews: ratings and review counts from public sites, with the source named beside every score.
- Track record: the year the agency was founded, when it or a public record says so.
- Store-size fit: whether the agency is set up for small shops, mid-market brands or enterprise stores.
- Range of services: design, development, migration, conversion work, custom apps and ongoing support.
- Named clients: brands the agency lists on its own site, and a website that loads and works today.
What does an agency cost in New York?
The Blackbelt Commerce quote form offers budget bands from $2,500-$4,000 up to $20,000+. On Clutch, Avex is at $100-149/hr while Arctic Grey, Roswell NYC and Barrel are at $150-199/hr, and minimum project sizes are $10,000+ for Roswell NYC, $25,000+ for Avex, $50,000+ for Barrel and BlueSwitch, and $75,000+ for Arctic Grey. Total Commerce lists $5,000 (migrations from $20,000) while selected Avex services start at $10,000 and selected Arctic Grey services at $199 on Shopify profiles.
Hiring a Shopify agency in New York
Which Shopify agencies come first in New York?
Arctic Grey, BlueSwitch and Total Commerce take the top three places on this list. Arctic Grey is number one. Has the highest count of Shopify directory reviews on this list (186), plus named brand clients, as a Platinum partner since 2013.
What should I budget for a Shopify agency in New York?
The Blackbelt Commerce quote form offers budget bands from $2,500-$4,000 up to $20,000+. On Clutch, Avex is at $100-149/hr while Arctic Grey, Roswell NYC and Barrel are at $150-199/hr, and minimum project sizes are $10,000+ for Roswell NYC, $25,000+ for Avex, $50,000+ for Barrel and BlueSwitch, and $75,000+ for Arctic Grey. Total Commerce lists $5,000 (migrations from $20,000) while selected Avex services start at $10,000 and selected Arctic Grey services at $199 on Shopify profiles.
Does New York have Shopify Platinum partners?
Platinum status is confirmed for Arctic Grey, BlueSwitch, Total Commerce, Roswell NYC, Avex and Barrel. Tiers can change, so look the agency up in the Shopify Partner Directory again before you sign.
Where do I verify an agency’s partner tier?
Find the agency’s profile in the Shopify Partner Directory. Then ask the agency itself for its tier, two recent client references and a written scope of work.
When was this list last checked?
Every figure was last checked on October 28, 2026. If something is out of date, send us the source and we will correct it once we have verified it.
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