Top E-Commerce Developers
The right e-commerce development partner turns clicks into customers. Clutch simplifies your search by showcasing verified reviews, detailed portfolios, and transparent pricing for leading e-commerce development agencies. Every company in our directory passes a rigorous vetting process that includes in-depth client interviews and quantitative performance metrics. Use the filters to narrow results by budget, location, tech stack, or industry focus, and compare firms in key markets such as e-commerce development companies in the United States, e-commerce development firms in the United Kingdom, and e-commerce development providers in Canada.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bloomington, MNServices provided
See all 23 projectsAugust Ash is a comprehensive web development and digital marketing agency known for its design, SEO, and website management services. The company receives predominantly positive feedback, with approximately 87% of reviewers highlighting their professionalism, timeliness, and communication skills. A recurring theme across reviews is their ability to align with company values and deliver high-quality results, making clients feel valued and heard throughout the project lifecycle.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montréal, CanadaServices provided
See all 1 projectsBlue Badger is an E-Commerce Development company specializing in online store development and e-commerce website design. Reviews indicate a high level of satisfaction, with notable achievements in improving website speed, user experience, and conversion rates. 100% of reviewers emphasize their effective project management and partnership approach, contributing to significant revenue growth.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pleasant Ridge, MIServices provided
See all 20 projectsPerfect Afternoon is a web development and digital marketing agency that specializes in website design, SEO, and PPC advertising. Across their reviews, clients frequently commend Perfect Afternoon for their strong project management skills, responsiveness, and the ability to deliver projects on time. The company is noted for its creativity and cultural alignment, with approximately 80% of reviews highlighting their effective communication and dedication to client success.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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InnerWorkings is a Chicago, England-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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Geometry Global is a branding agency launched in 2013. The team specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab EmiratesServices provided
See all 101 projectsTechgropse FZC LLC is an E-Commerce Development company renowned for its exceptional web and E-Commerce store development services. Across reviews, clients consistently praise their project management, with a 100% satisfaction rate regarding timely delivery and quality output. Notably, 50% of reviewers highlighted significant traffic increases post-launch, showcasing their proficiency in E-Comm Development and online presence enhancement.
$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Corte Madera, CAServices provided
See all 31 projectsSvitla Systems is a versatile software development company specializing in providing engineering staff augmentation, AI-driven solutions, and application development. Consistently praised for their high-quality engineering, Svitla Systems maintains a 100% positive feedback rate, with clients highlighting their cultural alignment, excellent project management, and responsiveness. Approximately 70% of reviews emphasize the company's value for cost and alignment with company values.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Plano, TXServices provided
See all 15 projectsZiffity Solutions is an E-Commerce Development company specializing in Magento-based online store development and e-commerce website design. Client feedback highlights their technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, with 100% mentioning successful site upgrades and improved functionality. While some reviews noted communication challenges, 80% praised their project management and dedication to meeting client needs.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Grupo censere is an e-commerce development company. In Monterrey, Mexico, their team provides E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Manchester, Greater Manchester, , England
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Mercado Commerce is an e-commerce development company headquartered in Manchester, Greater Manchester, , England. Launched in 2013, the team focuses on E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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Blue Fish is an e-commerce development company. Established in 1999, the firm is based in Austin, Texas and India. Their services include E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Southfield, MI
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The Mars Agency is an Advertising company located in Southfield, Michigan and Fayetteville, Arkansas. Their services include Advertising and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Western Road, Portsmouth, England
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StreamMarket, an e-commerce development company, is based in Western Road, Portsmouth, England. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Toruń, PolandServices provided
See all 27 projectsChop-Chop is an E-Commerce Development firm renowned for crafting efficient and user-friendly online stores. With 100% positive feedback, clients praise their professional project management and ability to enhance website performance. Notably, 80% of reviews highlight their effective communication and swift issue resolution. Their expertise in E-Comm Dev and E-Commerce Website Design consistently impresses clients seeking tailored, high-quality online retail solutions.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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Kio Networks, an IT strategy consulting company, was launched in 2002. The agency focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9El Granada, CA
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Cuesta Technologies, an e-commerce development company, is based in El Granada, California. Their services include E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cupertino, CA
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Based in Cupertino, California, Kalio Inc is a cloud consulting & SI and e-commerce development company. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Ampersand Commerce is an e-commerce development company established in 2009. In Manchester, England, the team offers E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Corpora360, an e-commerce development firm, was launched in 2014. Located in Madrid, Spain, the team focuses on E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Paris, France
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Cloud consulting & SI company Smile Open Source Solutions was launched in 1991. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Rotterdam, Netherlands
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ISM eCompany is a Rotterdam, Netherlands-based e-commerce development firm. They provide E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 1992.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Redkiwi is an e-commerce development firm and web design agency founded in 2004. The team provides E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Deerfield, IL
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Advertising and e-commerce development company TSMGI was established in 2000. The team provides Advertising and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10,000+London, England
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Large user experience design company Williams Lea Tag, is headquartered in London, England. Their services include UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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Founded in 1958, Publicar is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Development and is in.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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Bluebird Hub Pte Ltd is a midsize e-commerce development firm and website development company in Singapore, Singapore. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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Advanced Systems Development Co., Ltd. Is an IT strategy consulting company. Located in Beijing, China, the firm specializes in IT strategy consulting and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brooklin, Brazil
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Enext Consulting is a midsize e-commerce development firm. Launched in 2008, the team offers E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Reykjavík, Iceland
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Launched in 1973, Reiknistofa bankanna RB, a midsize e-commerce development firm, is in Reykjavík, Iceland. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Kenshoo Tel Aviv is a social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing and were founded in 2006. The firm is based in Israel.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Pathao is an e-commerce development company. Launched in 2015, the team provides E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development. The agency is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49São Paulo, Brazil
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Sanders Digital is an e-commerce development company. Founded in 2012, their team provides E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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E-commerce development firm Edwardson.com, Inc. Was founded in 1997. In Boston, Massachusetts, the team offers E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Ecomsur is a small e-commerce development company. Established in 2012, the team provides E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Songpa-gu, South Korea
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Branding firm Coupang was launched in 2010. The company provides Branding and E-Commerce Development, and is large.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bridgend, Wales
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E-commerce development firm Comgem was established in 2004. The agency offers E-Commerce Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Swansea, Wales
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CCS Media is an e-commerce development firm and IT managed services company. They are based in Swansea, Wales, and their services include E-Commerce Development and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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E-commerce development company Creative971 was founded in 2016. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the team specializes in E-Commerce Development.
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E-Launch, an e-commerce development company, was founded in 2016. The small team provides E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edinburgh , Scotland
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Small e-commerce development firm and application development company Mallzee, is in Edinburgh , Scotland. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Highland Park, MI
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Dialog Direct is an answering service. Their large team is located in Highland Park, Michigan. Their team specializes in Call Center Services and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Panaji, India
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Fabulosoindia.com is an e-commerce development company launched in 2015. Headquartered in Panaji, India, the team offers E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Saint-Denis, France
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Saatchi & Saatchi + Duke is a branding firm established in 1970. In Saint-Denis, France, the team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Midsize Commercial Brokerage Services and e-commerce development firm Emoov, is based in London, England. The team offers Commercial Brokerage Services and E-Commerce Development.
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Acosta is a Market Research company. They focus on Market Research and Marketing Strategy and are headquartered in Billings, Montana and Phoenix, Arizona.
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LoyaltyLion, an e-commerce development company and Market Research company, is located in London, England. They offer E-Commerce Development and Market Research and were established in 2012.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Extensa is an e-commerce development company. The small Sofia, Bulgaria-based team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Business Consulting. The company was launched in 2009.
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Magento Provider is a small e-commerce development company in Sarasota, Florida. The team specializes in E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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MINDSCAPE is an e-commerce development company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They specialize in E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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JustPromote Marketing Company is an e-commerce development company. They are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and have small team. Their services include E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miami, FL
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Launched in 2009, Orange949 is an e-commerce development firm. The company provides E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Cliff Technologies LLC is a Phoenix, Arizona-based e-commerce development company. They specialize in E-Commerce Development and were founded in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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TheeCommerce is a small Raleigh, North Carolina-based e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Trailblaze Media is an e-commerce development company. They offer E-Commerce Development and were established in 2015. The company is based in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Launched in 1994, Gorilla Group is a large -based Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Sherwood Park, Canada
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Techversant is an e-commerce development firm. Founded in 2008, their team provides E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Open Think Group Inc. Is a small Salt Lake City, Utah-based e-commerce development firm. The team provides E-Commerce Development.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Irving, TX
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Milton Keynes, England
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Ahmedabad, India
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tallinn, Estonia
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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39.4/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Altadena, CA
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39.1/40.020/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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39.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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39.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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39.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Haapsalu, Estonia
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38.9/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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38.7/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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38.7/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Coral Springs, FL
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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38.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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38.3/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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38.2/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Redwood City, CA
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37.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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37.2/40.020/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, ME
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37.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Montevideo, Uruguay
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36.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Asunción, Paraguay
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36.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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36.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Wrocław, Poland
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37.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Noida, India
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36.7/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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39.2/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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36.5/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Beograd, Serbia
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36.4/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Kolkata, India
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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36.3/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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E-Commerce Development Company FAQs
E-commerce development companies design, build, and optimize online stores that handle product catalogs, secure payments, and order fulfillment. They translate business goals into scalable digital storefronts, integrate third-party APIs, and ensure each site meets usability, security, and compliance to standards like PCI DSS and GDPR.
E-commerce development companies are dedicated to helping businesses design, build, and deploy cutting-edge online stores. They typically offer services such as:
- E-commerce web development and architecture
- Custom or platform-based development (i.e., Shopify, Magento, and WooCommerce)
- UI/UX and web design (i.e., mobile responsiveness and conversion-focused layouts)
- Payment gateway and ERP/CRM integrations
- Performance optimization and QA testing
- Migration and re-platforming
- Ongoing support, security patches, and feature enhancements
Many full-service firms also offer digital marketing and analytics to maximize ROI. Make sure you inquire about their expertise and additional services when discussing your project with potential partners.
On Clutch, most e-commerce development projects range from around $10,000 to over $150,000. Many factors contribute to the notable price difference, including the following:
- Platform choice – open-source builds are often cheaper than enterprise SaaS.
- Complexity and customization – advanced features (i.e., subscriptions, multi-currency, and headless commerce) raise costs.
- Team location & size – offshore teams may charge $25 – $49 per hour, while top U.S. agencies start around $100 per hour.
Request a detailed quote and clarify whether pricing is fixed, hourly, or milestone-based.
Your journey to finding and matching with the right e-commerce development company starts by defining your project’s unique technical requirements, limitations, and goals. After that, you can follow the following steps:
- Shortlist agencies with relevant technical experience and strong case studies
- Compare client reviews and ratings on Clutch for proof of on-time delivery, communication, and post-launch support.
- Evaluate cultural fit via discovery calls and project management demos.
- Verify security protocols and compliance expertise if you process sensitive data.
Selecting a partner that aligns with your business model is more important than choosing the lowest bid. Don’t rush your decision and maximize the resources and filters we’ve prepared for you.
- Guaranteed timelines or ROI without discovery
- Vague pricing estimates or hidden maintenance fees
- Limited portfolio and recycled templates
- Poor responsiveness or lack of transparent communication channels
- No mention of testing, QA, or security standards
- Which platforms and technologies do you specialize in?
- Can you share recent projects similar to mine?
- How do you handle scalability, security, and compliance?
- What’s your approach to QA testing and performance optimization?
- Will I own the source code and intellectual property?
- How is post-launch support structured and billed?
Gathering detailed answers helps you compare proposals and avoid scope creep. When interviewing or discussing with potential providers, listen intently to get a deeper understanding of their capabilities or possible red flags.
Freelancers are cost-effective for creating simple and template-based online stores, but agencies provide cross-functional expertise—strategy, design, development, and marketing—essential for complex builds and rapid scaling.
Agencies track KPIs such as conversion rate, average order value, customer lifetime value, and page load speed. Many integrate analytics dashboards to monitor real-time revenue impact and iterate quickly.