How Much Does a Shopify Website Cost in the UK?
The cost of a Shopify website in the UK depends on whether you are building new, migrating from another platform or improving an existing store, and on how much custom design and development you need. Here is how we price Shopify projects at 263 Commerce.
Shopify agency pricing at a glance
| Service | Typical starting price |
|---|---|
| Shopify design and build | From £9,500 |
| Like-for-like migration to Shopify | From £6,000, depending on your current platform |
| Migration with a full custom redesign | From £9,500 |
| Growth retainer: Foundation | From £1,500 per month |
| Growth retainer: Growth | From £2,500 per month |
| Growth retainer: Scale | From £5,000 per month |
We work on fixed project fees and monthly retainers. We never take a percentage of your sales.
What makes up the cost of a Shopify website
- The Shopify plan, which is a monthly subscription paid to Shopify. Check Shopify’s own website for current plan prices as they change.
- Design: a customised theme or a fully custom design.
- Development: custom features, integrations and any bespoke functionality.
- Apps: some are free, many carry a monthly fee.
- Migration: moving products, customers, orders and redirects from another platform.
- Content: product data, copy and photography.
- Ongoing work: CRO, SEO, advertising and maintenance after launch.
Shopify agency pricing in the UK: how agencies charge
UK Shopify agencies usually charge in one of three ways: a fixed project fee, a monthly retainer, or a day rate. We use fixed project fees for builds and migrations, and monthly retainers for ongoing growth work, so you know what you are paying before work starts.
What pushes the price up or down
- Number of products, variants and templates
- Custom design versus a customised theme
- Integrations such as ERP, subscriptions, B2B pricing or shipping
- Multiple markets, currencies and languages
- Shopify Plus requirements
- Timeline and urgency
How much does a Shopify agency retainer cost?
Our retainers start from £1,500 per month for Foundation, £2,500 for Growth and £5,000 for Scale, depending on the hours and scope you need. They include a monthly growth roadmap, ongoing CRO testing, builds and fixes, and regular reporting. See our Shopify growth retainer page.
How to get an accurate quote
Book a free 30-minute call. We will look at your store, talk through your goals and give you a clear quote with no pressure and no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
Do you take a percentage of our Shopify sales?
No. We work on fixed project fees and monthly retainers, so there is no hidden commission.
How much does it cost to migrate to Shopify?
Like-for-like migrations typically start from £6,000, depending on your current platform, and migrations with a full custom redesign from £9,500. See our WooCommerce to Shopify migration page for what is included.
How long does it take to build a Shopify store?
Most builds take four to eight weeks from kickoff to launch.
Is Shopify Plus more expensive?
Shopify Plus costs more than standard Shopify and suits higher-volume brands with more advanced needs. See Shopify vs Shopify Plus.
Ready to build your Shopify store?
Book a free 30-minute call. We’ll talk through your goals, scope your build and give you a clear estimate, timeline and next steps.