--- title: 4 Best Shopify Agencies in Boston (2026) canonical: "https://www.thrivedesk.com/best-shopify-agencies/boston/" author: ThriveDesk description: "Ranked list of 4 Shopify agencies in Boston: partner status, public reviews, founding year, and who each one suits. Verified October 28, 2026." categories: [page] --- # 4 Best Shopify Agencies in Boston (2026) 4 Shopify agencies in Boston, ranked by partner status, Shopify focus, public reviews, and years in business. Third and Grove ranks first: the only Platinum agency based in Boston, with all of its Clutch ecommerce work on Shopify. - Last verified October 28, 2026 - Facts from each agency’s own site and public review pages ## Short comparison A dash means we found no public figure. We do not fill gaps with estimates. Ratings come from different sites, so the source stays in the cell. Shopify agencies in Boston compared | # | Agency | Best for | Founded | Rating (reviews) | Partner tier | Minimum project | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Third and Grove](#third-and-grove) | Beauty, CPG, apparel and outdoor brands with larger budgets | 2013 | 4.9 (8) Clutch | Platinum | $25,000+ | | 2 | [Sparky](#sparky) | Fast-growing DTC brands that need builds plus CRO | 2018 | 5.0 (2) Shopify Partner Directory | Plus | $50,000+ | | 3 | [Kasama](#kasama) | Mid-market and enterprise replatforming at lower rates | 2020 | — | Plus | $10,000+ | | 4 | [WhatArmy](#whatarmy) | Small stores that want monthly Shopify support | 2011 | 4.9 (7) Shopify Partner Directory | Select | $10,000+ | ## Seven checks, same for every agency We rank each list the same way. We list only agencies that operate now. We omit any fact we could not confirm. - Partner status: the Shopify partner tier shown on the agency’s Shopify Partner Directory profile. - Shopify focus: how much of the agency’s work is on Shopify, not on other platforms. - Public reviews: scores and review counts on public sites. The source stays next to the number. - Years in business: the founding year, when the agency or a public record states it. - Store-size fit: whether the agency suits small, mid-market, or enterprise stores. - Service range: design, build, migration, conversion work, apps, and support. - Client work: named brands on the agency’s own site, and a site that works today. 1. ### 1. Third and Grove **$150-199/hr** Best for: Beauty, CPG, apparel and outdoor brands with larger budgets Third and Grove is a Boston agency at 333 Washington St that builds Shopify stores for beauty, CPG, apparel, footwear and outdoor brands. It also does CMS work, such as moves from AEM to Contentful. Based in Boston, United States Founded 2013 Partner tier Platinum Team size 50-249 Minimum project $25,000+ Named clients Reef, Stanley 1913, Brooks Running, Grande Cosmetics, Coola, Roofnest #### Why it ranks here The only Platinum agency based in Boston, with all of its Clutch ecommerce work on Shopify. #### Strengths - Shopify Platinum Partner; it also runs the Elva profile, which is now part of Third and Grove. - Clutch shows all of its ecommerce work is on Shopify. - Its site shows work for Reef, Stanley 1913 and Brooks Running. #### Things to check - No reviews yet on its Shopify Partner Directory profile. - Clutch lists a $25,000+ minimum project. - Store build or redesign - Store migration - Custom apps and integrations - Site performance and speed - Creative and brand design 2. ### 2. Sparky **$200-300/hr** Best for: Fast-growing DTC brands that need builds plus CRO Sparky is a Shopify design, development and CRO agency in the Boston area. It builds and migrates Shopify Plus stores and runs A/B tests after launch. Based in Boston, United States Founded 2018 Partner tier Plus Team size 10-49 Minimum project $50,000+ Named clients HEYDUDE, '47, GHOST, Venus, York Athletics, Wink #### Why it ranks here Plus tier and Shopify-only, with named DTC builds, but few third-party reviews. #### Strengths - Shopify Plus Partner since December 2018; Clutch shows all of its ecommerce work is on Shopify. - Its site shows builds or migrations for HEYDUDE, '47, GHOST, Venus and Wink. #### Things to check - Only 2 Shopify Partner Directory reviews and 1 Clutch review. - Clutch lists a $50,000+ minimum project and lists the head office in Norwood, MA. - Store build or redesign - Store migration - Conversion rate optimization - A/B testing - Promo and campaign management 3. [![Kasama home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/kasama.C5cLoc8s_g72Au.webp)](https://www.kasamadigital.com/) ### 3. Kasama **$50-99/hr** Best for: Mid-market and enterprise replatforming at lower rates Kasama is a commerce agency with a US base in the Boston area and a delivery team in Manila. It works on Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Scayle and OroCommerce. Based in Acton, United States, Makati City Founded 2020 Partner tier Plus Team size 50-249 Minimum project $10,000+ #### Why it ranks here Plus tier with enterprise migration work and lower rates, but no reviews and a multi-platform mix. #### Strengths - Shopify Plus Partner; its Shopify profile cites 100+ enterprise ecommerce implementations. - Clutch lists $50-99/hr, lower than most Boston agencies. #### Things to check - No reviews yet on Clutch or the Shopify Partner Directory. - Most staff are in the Philippines (Clutch), and Shopify is about 45% of its ecommerce work. - Platform migration - UX design - Staff augmentation - Multi-cloud consulting 4. [![WhatArmy home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/whatarmy.BuvXjP1R_Z2imT1W.webp)](https://www.whatarmy.com/) ### 4. WhatArmy **$150-199/hr** Best for: Small stores that want monthly Shopify support WhatArmy is a Boston-area web team that works on WordPress and Shopify only. It sets up, develops and supports Shopify stores on monthly plans. Based in Bedford, United States Founded 2011 Partner tier Select Team size 10-49 Minimum project $10,000+ #### Why it ranks here Select tier with 4.9 from 7 Shopify reviews and support plans for small stores, but its reviews are old. #### Strengths - Shopify Partner since June 2013, with a 4.9 rating from 7 Shopify Partner Directory reviews. - Its site says Shopify support plans start at $600 a month for four hours of work. #### Things to check - Its site now leads with managed WordPress, and its Shopify reviews date from 2018. - The Shopify Partner Directory lists Chicopee, MA; Clutch lists the office at 142 Great Rd, Bedford, MA. - Shopify store setup - Shopify development - Shopify marketing - Shopify support plans ## Which one should you pick? - [Third and Grove](#third-and-grove) is the pick for beauty, CPG, apparel and outdoor brands with larger budgets. Check this first: no reviews yet on its Shopify Partner Directory profile. - [Sparky](#sparky) is the pick for fast-growing DTC brands that need builds plus CRO. Check this first: only 2 Shopify Partner Directory reviews and 1 Clutch review. - [Kasama](#kasama) is the pick for mid-market and enterprise replatforming at lower rates. Check this first: no reviews yet on Clutch or the Shopify Partner Directory. - [WhatArmy](#whatarmy) is the pick for small stores that want monthly Shopify support. Check this first: its site now leads with managed WordPress, and its Shopify reviews date from 2018. ## What does an agency cost in Boston? Clutch lists Third and Grove at $25,000+ and $150-199/hr, Sparky at $50,000+ and $200-300/hr, Kasama at $10,000+ and $50-99/hr, and WhatArmy at $10,000+ and $150-199/hr. WhatArmy's site lists Shopify support plans from $600 a month. ## Hiring a Shopify agency in Boston ### What are the best Shopify agencies in Boston? Third and Grove, Sparky and Kasama rank highest on our list. Third and Grove ranks first: the only Platinum agency based in Boston, with all of its Clutch ecommerce work on Shopify. ### How much does a Shopify agency cost in Boston? Clutch lists Third and Grove at $25,000+ and $150-199/hr, Sparky at $50,000+ and $200-300/hr, Kasama at $10,000+ and $50-99/hr, and WhatArmy at $10,000+ and $150-199/hr. WhatArmy's site lists Shopify support plans from $600 a month. ### Which Boston agencies are Shopify Platinum partners? We confirmed the Platinum tier for Third and Grove. Check the Shopify Partner Directory before you sign, because partner tiers can change. ### How do I check an agency’s partner status? Search for the agency in the Shopify Partner Directory and read its profile. Then ask the agency for its partner tier, two recent client references, and a written scope. ### How often do you update this list? We last verified it on October 28, 2026. 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