8 Best Shopify Agencies in Chicago (2026)
8 Shopify agencies in Chicago, ranked by partner status, Shopify focus, public reviews, and years in business. Uncap ranks first: platinum tier, Shopify-only, and the most Shopify Partner Directory reviews among Chicago Platinum agencies (5.0 from 65).
- 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.
| # | Agency | Best for | Founded | Rating (reviews) | Partner tier | Minimum project |
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| 1 | Uncap | B2B and wholesale stores with ERP links | 2013 | 5.0 (65) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $25,000+ |
| 2 | Praella | DTC brands that need Shopify Plus design and builds | 2018 | 5.0 (10) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $10,000+ |
| 3 | Codal | Enterprise brands with complex B2B or headless needs | 2009 | 5.0 (4) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $75,000+ |
| 4 | CQL | Enterprise retail brands that need ecommerce and store POS together | 1995 | 4.9 (4) Clutch | Platinum | $250,000+ |
| 5 | Americaneagle.com | B2B and enterprise stores that want one large vendor | — | 5.0 (3) Shopify Partner Directory | Premier | $5,000+ |
| 6 | Ethercycle | Growing Shopify brands that want CRO and theme work | 2009 | 5.0 (76) Shopify Partner Directory | Plus | $5,000+ |
| 7 | The Chicago Web Co. | Small and mid-size brands that want a direct designer contact | 2013 | 4.9 (50) Shopify Partner Directory | Select | — |
| 8 | Code2Commerce | Startups and small brands on a fixed budget | — | 4.9 (33) Shopify Partner Directory | Select | — |
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.
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1. Uncap
$100-149/hrBest for: B2B and wholesale stores with ERP links
Uncap is a Chicago Shopify agency that works mostly for manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. It builds B2B, B2C and POS on Shopify and connects stores to ERP systems.
- Based in
- Chicago, United States, Dallas, New York, Los Angeles
- Founded
- 2013
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Team size
- 10-49
- Minimum project
- $25,000+
- Named clients
- Kooks Headers, LEKI USA, TotalBoat, Vosges Haut-Chocolat, SignWarehouse, Jimmy Beans Wool
Why it ranks here
Platinum tier, Shopify-only, and the most Shopify Partner Directory reviews among Chicago Platinum agencies (5.0 from 65).
Strengths
- Shopify Platinum Partner since May 2013, with a 5.0 rating from 65 reviews on the Shopify Partner Directory.
- Makes its own Shopify apps for ERP sync, quotes and auto-parts fitment (Uncap Connect, Uncap Quotes, Uncap Garage).
- Its ULE Group and Kooks projects have Shopify case studies on shopify.com.
Things to check
- Clutch lists a $25,000+ minimum project, so small stores may not fit.
- The focus is B2B and parts catalogs, not design-led DTC brands.
- Shopify build
- Shopify migration
- ERP integration
- Managed growth
- Custom Shopify app development
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2. Praella
Best for: DTC brands that need Shopify Plus design and builds
Praella is a Chicago Shopify Plus agency that does UX design, migrations, system integrations and custom apps. Its Shopify profile says it has 135+ team members.
- Based in
- Chicago, United States
- Founded
- 2018
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Team size
- 50-249
- Minimum project
- $10,000+
- Named clients
- Fenty Beauty, Billie Eilish Fragrances, BattlBox, Espro, CrunchLabs, CurlMix
Why it ranks here
Platinum tier with a Shopify-first practice (90% on Clutch) and a 5.0 rating from 10 Shopify reviews.
Strengths
- Shopify Platinum Partner since March 2018, with a 5.0 rating from 10 Shopify Partner Directory reviews.
- Clutch shows 90% of its ecommerce work is on Shopify.
- Its site shows builds for Fenty Beauty, Billie Eilish Fragrances and BattlBox.
Things to check
- It has fewer Shopify Partner Directory reviews than some peers.
- Clutch does not list an hourly rate, so ask for a rate card.
- Shopify Plus design and development
- Platform migration
- Systems integration
- Conversion rate optimization
- Custom app development
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3. Codal
$150-199/hrBest for: Enterprise brands with complex B2B or headless needs
Codal is a Chicago design and development firm with a Shopify practice for enterprise clients. It does migrations, headless builds, B2B features and custom integrations.
- Based in
- Chicago, United States, Toronto, Lincoln
- Founded
- 2009
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Team size
- 250-999
- Minimum project
- $75,000+
- Named clients
- Cost Plus Drugs, Origin Denim
Why it ranks here
Platinum tier with 5.0 from 4 Shopify reviews and 4.9 from 21 Clutch reviews, but Shopify shares its work with BigCommerce.
Strengths
- Shopify Platinum Partner since June 2016, with a 5.0 rating from 4 Shopify Partner Directory reviews and 4.9 from 21 Clutch reviews.
- A large team (250-999 on Clutch) that also does product design, AI and cloud work.
Things to check
- Clutch lists a $75,000+ minimum project and $150-199/hr.
- Shopify is one of two main commerce platforms (Clutch shows 50% Shopify, 50% BigCommerce).
- Store migration
- Headless commerce
- Wholesale and B2B
- Custom apps and integrations
- International expansion
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4. CQL
$200-300/hrBest for: Enterprise retail brands that need ecommerce and store POS together
CQL is a Shopify Platinum agency that builds ecommerce and point-of-sale setups for retail brands. It bought Riess Group, another Chicago Shopify Platinum agency, and its contact page lists a Chicago office.
- Based in
- Chicago, United States
- Founded
- 1995
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Team size
- 50-249
- Minimum project
- $250,000+
- Named clients
- ALDO Group, Denon, Magnolia, Frye, Rudis
Why it ranks here
Platinum tier that took over Riess Group's Chicago team, but it has no Shopify Partner Directory reviews and a $250,000+ minimum.
Strengths
- Shopify Platinum Partner; it added the Riess Group team and its POS work through the acquisition.
- Shopify profile shows a Salesforce Commerce Cloud to Shopify move for Tarte Cosmetics.
Things to check
- Clutch lists a $250,000+ minimum project, so it fits large budgets only.
- Clutch still lists Grand Rapids, Michigan as headquarters; its own site lists only the Chicago office.
- Store build or redesign
- Store migration
- POS setup and migration
- Systems integration
- Conversion rate optimization
- Custom apps and integrations
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5. Americaneagle.com
$150-199/hrBest for: B2B and enterprise stores that want one large vendor
Americaneagle.com is a large web agency with a head office in Des Plaines and an office at 200 W Jackson Blvd in Chicago. It does Shopify and Shopify Plus design, development, marketing and support, and says it has worked for over 30 years.
- Based in
- Des Plaines, United States, Chicago, New York, London, Sofia
- Partner tier
- Premier
- Team size
- 250-999
- Minimum project
- $5,000+
- Named clients
- Delasco, Seedburo, Mrs. Prindable's, The Deck Store, Natori
Why it ranks here
Premier tier with a large Chicago-area team, but Shopify is only 15% of its ecommerce work.
Strengths
- Shopify Premier Partner, with a 5.0 rating from 3 Shopify Partner Directory reviews.
- Shopify profile shows B2B Shopify Plus work for Delasco, Seedburo and TestEquity, with ERP links.
Things to check
- Shopify is a small part of its ecommerce work (15% on Clutch).
- A big multi-platform agency may feel less direct than a small Shopify shop.
- Shopify Plus development
- Shopify design
- B2B commerce
- Digital marketing
- Hosting and support
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6. Ethercycle
$200-300/hrBest for: Growing Shopify brands that want CRO and theme work
Ethercycle is a small Shopify-only agency in Skokie, next to Chicago. It does store builds, redesigns, migrations and conversion work, and its founder hosts The Unofficial Shopify Podcast.
- Based in
- Skokie, United States
- Founded
- 2009
- Partner tier
- Plus
- Team size
- 2-9
- Minimum project
- $5,000+
- Named clients
- Hoonigan, Jomboy Media, Condition 1
Why it ranks here
Plus tier, Shopify-only since 2014, with 5.0 from 76 Shopify reviews, but a very small team.
Strengths
- Shopify Partner since August 2011, with a 5.0 rating from 76 Shopify Partner Directory reviews.
- Works only on Shopify since 2014, its site says.
- Its site says the podcast has 2,200,000+ downloads.
Things to check
- A team of 2-9 people (Clutch) limits how many large projects it can take at once.
- Nine of its 10 newest Shopify Partner Directory reviews date from 2018-2019.
- Conversion rate optimization
- Theme customization
- Store build or redesign
- Store migration
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7. The Chicago Web Co.
Best for: Small and mid-size brands that want a direct designer contact
The Chicago Web Co. is a woman-owned Shopify studio in Chicago. It does Shopify strategy, design and development, and clients work directly with the founder.
- Based in
- Chicago, United States
- Founded
- 2013
- Partner tier
- Select
- Named clients
- Mielle Organics, Oui the People, Delta Faucet, Maria Pinto
Why it ranks here
Select tier with 4.9 from 50 Shopify reviews and a long Shopify history since 2013.
Strengths
- Shopify Partner since May 2014, with a 4.9 rating from 50 Shopify Partner Directory reviews.
- Its site says it has launched over 1,200 stores since 2013.
- Shopify profile shows work for Mielle Organics and Fire Department Coffee.
Things to check
- A small team, so large custom builds and integrations are not its main work.
- No Clutch profile was found to confirm rates or team size.
- Store build or redesign
- Shopify design
- Conversion rate optimization
- Business strategy guidance
- Checkout upgrade
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8. Code2Commerce
Best for: Startups and small brands on a fixed budget
Code2Commerce is a remote-first Shopify studio with its head office in Chicago and team members in India and Europe. It does custom themes, store builds, migrations and monthly support.
- Based in
- Chicago, United States
- Partner tier
- Select
Why it ranks here
Select tier with 4.9 from 33 recent Shopify reviews, but a Shopify Partner only since 2024.
Strengths
- 4.9 rating from 33 Shopify Partner Directory reviews; the 10 newest date from 2026.
- Published prices: store builds from $1,499, migrations from $2,499, retainers from $499 (Shopify Partner Directory).
Things to check
- Shopify Partner only since March 2024.
- Remote-first, with much of the team outside Chicago.
- Store build or redesign
- Store migration
- Theme customization
- Ongoing website management
- SEO
Which one should you pick?
- Uncap is the pick for b2B and wholesale stores with ERP links. Check this first: clutch lists a $25,000+ minimum project, so small stores may not fit.
- Praella is the pick for dTC brands that need Shopify Plus design and builds. Check this first: it has fewer Shopify Partner Directory reviews than some peers.
- Codal is the pick for enterprise brands with complex B2B or headless needs. Check this first: clutch lists a $75,000+ minimum project and $150-199/hr.
- CQL is the pick for enterprise retail brands that need ecommerce and store POS together. Check this first: clutch lists a $250,000+ minimum project, so it fits large budgets only.
- Americaneagle.com is the pick for b2B and enterprise stores that want one large vendor. Check this first: shopify is a small part of its ecommerce work (15% on Clutch).
- Ethercycle is the pick for growing Shopify brands that want CRO and theme work. Check this first: a team of 2-9 people (Clutch) limits how many large projects it can take at once.
- The Chicago Web Co. is the pick for small and mid-size brands that want a direct designer contact. Check this first: a small team, so large custom builds and integrations are not its main work.
- Code2Commerce is the pick for startups and small brands on a fixed budget. Check this first: shopify Partner only since March 2024.
What does an agency cost in Chicago?
Clutch lists minimums of $10,000+ for Praella, $25,000+ for Uncap, $75,000+ for Codal and $250,000+ for CQL, with rates from $100-149/hr (Uncap) to $200-300/hr (CQL, Ethercycle). On the Shopify Partner Directory, Ethercycle starts at $6,995, Americaneagle.com at $3,000 and Code2Commerce store builds at $1,499.
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