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.
Looking for BigCommerce services? Check out our directory of Top BigCommerce Developers worldwide.
To complement your e-commerce development efforts, you can also explore our global list of e-commerce marketing companies that help attract shoppers, optimize conversions, and grow long-term revenue.
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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 E-Comm Dev and Online Store Development. Their clients praise their ability to enhance website speed, user-friendliness, and conversion rates, with 100% positive feedback on their seamless project management and partnership. Clients consistently report a significant increase in revenue, demonstrating Blue Badger's expertise in E-Commerce Software Dev and Retail Software Development.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Services provided
See all 13 projectsSUPLEX is an e-commerce development company specializing in e-commerce website design and development. Overall feedback highlights their flexibility and collaborative approach, with 100% of reviewers noting satisfaction with the end product. However, some mention delayed delivery and suggest improvements in project speed and communication frequency.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Founded in 2011, Website Tech Pro is a social media marketing firm. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Cybus Solutions, a web design company, was launched in 2011. The agency focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab EmiratesServices provided
See all 92 projectsTechgropse FZC LLC is an E-Commerce Development company specializing in online store development and e-commerce website design. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their project management and timely delivery. Approximately 100% of reviewers note their satisfaction with the deliverables, highlighting Techgropse's ability to increase website traffic and engagement significantly.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Toruń, PolandServices provided
See all 27 projectsChop-Chop is an E-Commerce Development company known for delivering comprehensive online store solutions such as WooCommerce and Shopify development. They receive high praise for their project management, with 100% of reviews highlighting their professional and timely delivery. Clients appreciate their effective communication and personalized service, with around 80% noting their responsiveness and attention to detail.
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Headquartered in , SEOPro.AE is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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AS Tech is a small Gurugram, India-based web development company. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Launched in 2016, Web Care House (PVT) LTD is a custom software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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WebDigiSoft is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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EVRR Digital is a branding agency launched in 2015. The firm provides Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Branding agency 2P Marketing was launched in 2016. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAuckland, New Zealand
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Avela Design is a SEO agency. Launched in 2019, the agency is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bratislava, Slovakia
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In Bratislava, Slovakia, Tricks is a small SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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New Way is a web design agency. The Bratislava, Slovakia-based company provides Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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HawkEyeDubai is a media planning and buying agency. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing, and the agency is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Webzia Infotech is a midsize Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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ECOMGRID is a social media marketing agency. The agency is located in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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DevGate is a web design agency. The Islamabad, Pakistan-based agency was launched in 2021. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bhiwadi (M), India
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Vexocore IT Services Pvt. Ltd. Is a Bhiwadi (M), India-based web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Qukon Tech is a midsize social media marketing company launched in 2016. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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The Virtual Salt is a social media marketing agency. Their midsize team is based in Mumbai, India and Gurugram, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kolding, Denmark
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Asmussen Media Aps is a social media marketing firm. The small Kolding, Denmark-based team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was established in 2016.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Established in 2015, Púca Design is a social media marketing firm. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design, and is small.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Singapore
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Ascentis Sdn Bhd, a CRM consulting and SI company, specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy. The agency is headquartered in Singapore and Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
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SEO company Logovie is headquartered in West Hollywood, California. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Digital Chevaal is an Advertising company. The Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based agency was founded in 2023. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Custom software development firm Softzino Technologies was established in 2015. Headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Shine Well Digital Solutions is a social media marketing agency. The agency is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Market Research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Website Development Company in India is a website development company. Launched in 2009, the agency is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their team provides Web Development and Web Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Surat, India
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Established in 2017, LogicGo Infotech is a midsize branding agency based in Surat, India. Their team provides Branding and UX/UI Design.
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Ready Set SEO Digital Marketing Adelaide is a Marketing Strategy company. They are based in Kent Town, Australia, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Ankara, Türkiye
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Vorante is a branding agency founded in 2023. Their team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMünchen, Germany
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Digitalebox.de is a small branding firm headquartered in München, Germany. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Yerevan, Armenia
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Tewris is a software development company established in 2017. The firm specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development, and is midsize.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lucknow, India
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VIRTUOSO IT SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. Is a Lucknow, India-based custom software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Founded in 2023, Appxide is a midsize New York, New York-based web development firm. Their team offers Web Development and Web Design.
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Logo Web Design is a social media marketing firm founded in 2010. Based in San Francisco, California, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerAbohar, India
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UX company jassinfotech is headquartered in Abohar, India. The team provides UX/UI Design and Logo.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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BeeHive Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd., a branding agency, was established in 2006. In Karachi, Pakistan, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Cyber Bark LLC, a midsize big data analytics company, is located in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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Founded in 2019, Design in PK is a midsize branding company. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ghaziabad, India
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Balj services, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2015. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Columbus Website Design is a social media marketing firm based in Columbus, Ohio. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2005.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Zumaia, Spain
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L.I Branding Studio is a branding firm launched in 2014. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Marysville, WA
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Hybrid Mediaworks is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2017, their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Webibm is a social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is in New Delhi, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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Marten Digitals is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2019, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Mindtech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a custom software development company, is located in Mumbai, India. Founded in 2008, the team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerJohannesburg, South Africa
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Matrix Media is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, their small team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design. The agency was launched in 2015.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerChristchurch, New Zealand
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Alliance IT Solutions limited is a branding firm based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Webfymedia is a social media marketing agency. Their team is based in Noida, India and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerCamborne, England
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Small social media marketing company Mana.Marketing, is headquartered in Camborne, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Lewes, DE
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Qurilo Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a midsize cloud consulting & SI company, is based in Delhi, India and Lewes, Delaware. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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List of the Top 15 E-Commerce Development Companies
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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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$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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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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39.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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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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$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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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38.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Haapsalu, Estonia
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38.1/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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37.9/40.019/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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37.6/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Wrocław, Poland
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38.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Rzeszów, Poland
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37.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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37.3/40.020/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Ahmedabad, India
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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37.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 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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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Kolkata, India
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39.3/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Redwood City, CA
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36.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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36.5/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 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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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Beograd, Serbia
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36.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Asunción, Paraguay
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36.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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.