--- title: 7 Best Shopify Agencies in New York (2026) canonical: "https://www.thrivedesk.com/best-shopify-agencies/new-york/" author: ThriveDesk description: "Ranked list of 7 Shopify agencies in New York: partner status, public reviews, founding year, and who each one suits. Verified October 28, 2026." categories: [page] --- # 7 Best Shopify Agencies in New York (2026) 7 Shopify agencies in New York, ranked by partner status, Shopify focus, public reviews, and years in business. Arctic Grey ranks first: platinum partner since 2013 with the most Shopify directory reviews in this list (186) and named brand clients. - 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 New York compared | # | Agency | Best for | Founded | Rating (reviews) | Partner tier | Minimum project | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Arctic Grey](#arctic-grey) | Shopify migrations, custom apps, B2B and POS projects | — | 5.0 (186) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $75,000+ | | 2 | [BlueSwitch](#blueswitch) | Mid-market brands that need B2B and DTC on one Shopify Plus setup | 2000 | 4.9 (54) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $50,000+ | | 3 | [Total Commerce](#total-commerce) | Brands that need a Shopify Plus migration, B2B setup or ERP integration | — | 5.0 (46) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $5,000+; migrations from $20,000 | | 4 | [Roswell NYC](#roswell-nyc) | Beauty, fashion and consumer goods brands that need design and retention marketing | — | 5.0 (10) Clutch | Platinum | $10,000+ | | 5 | [Avex](#avex) | Fashion, lifestyle and beauty brands that redesign or move to Shopify | — | 5.0 (12) Clutch | Platinum | $25,000+ | | 6 | [Barrel](#barrel) | Consumer packaged goods and food and drink brands | 2006 | — | Platinum | $50,000+ | | 7 | [Blackbelt Commerce](#blackbelt-commerce) | Small and mid-size stores that need a build, migration or SEO help | — | 5.0 (178) Shopify Partner Directory | Plus | — | ## 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. [![Arctic Grey home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/arctic-grey.N3bunMxI_ZvYM0S.webp)](https://arcticgrey.com/) ### 1. Arctic Grey **$150-199/hr** Best for: Shopify migrations, custom apps, B2B and POS projects New York agency that lists Shopify as its focus. Shopify lists it as a Platinum partner since April 2013. Its Clutch profile shows 4.9 from 54 reviews. Based in New York, United States, Mountain View, London Partner tier Platinum Team size 50-249 Minimum project $75,000+ Named clients Olaplex, Lids, Bark Box, Everlast, The Cashmere Sale, IPSY #### Why it ranks here Platinum partner since 2013 with the most Shopify directory reviews in this list (186) and named brand clients. #### Strengths - Platinum partner since April 2013 (Shopify directory) - 5.0 rating from 186 Shopify directory reviews - 4.9 rating from 54 Clutch reviews - Named clients include Olaplex, Lids, Bark Box and Everlast #### Things to check - Clutch lists a $75,000+ minimum project size - Clutch hourly rate is $150-199 - Its site claims 550+ five-star reviews. This is self-reported. The Shopify directory shows 186. - Store build and redesign - Store migration - Theme customization - Custom apps and integrations - B2B store setup - POS migration and custom POS apps - Checkout and cart optimization - A/B testing and UX audits - Site speed optimization 2. [![BlueSwitch home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/blueswitch.jn6HENyo_Z1p60H1.webp)](https://www.blueswitch.com/) ### 2. BlueSwitch Best for: Mid-market brands that need B2B and DTC on one Shopify Plus setup New York agency at 29 Broadway, in operation since 2000. Shopify lists it as a Platinum partner since December 2013. It focuses on complex Shopify Plus builds, migrations and B2B. Based in New York, United States Founded 2000 Partner tier Platinum Team size 10-49 Minimum project $50,000+ Named clients Panasonic, Ted Baker, Mario Badescu, Tata Harper, TYR, e.l.f., Wirecutter #### Why it ranks here Platinum partner since 2013 with 4.9 from 54 Shopify reviews, 95 percent Shopify work and a B2B focus, but few recent reviews. #### Strengths - Platinum tier, partner since December 2013 (Shopify directory) - 4.9 from 54 Shopify directory reviews - Clutch puts Shopify at 95 percent of its ecommerce work - Named clients include Panasonic, Ted Baker, Tata Harper and TYR #### Things to check - Clutch lists a $50,000+ minimum project size - No Clutch reviews. The newest review on its Shopify profile is from October 2024. - Shopify Plus store build - Store migration - Wholesale and B2B - Systems integration - POS setup and migration - Theme customization 3. [![Total Commerce home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/total-commerce.BwTlf1xX_Z288dTd.webp)](https://totalcommerce.partners/) ### 3. Total Commerce Best for: Brands that need a Shopify Plus migration, B2B setup or ERP integration New York Shopify agency at 79 Madison Avenue. Shopify lists it as a Platinum partner since February 2015. It covers strategy, builds, migrations, B2B, SEO and retention marketing. Based in New York, United States Partner tier Platinum Minimum project $5,000+; migrations from $20,000 Named clients Lonely Planet, Blue Ocean Traders, Chef iQ #### Why it ranks here Platinum partner since 2015 with 5.0 from 46 recent Shopify reviews and migration and B2B case studies. #### Strengths - Platinum tier, partner since February 2015 (Shopify directory) - 5.0 from 46 Shopify directory reviews, with recent reviews in 2026 - Case studies include a Shopify Plus migration with NetSuite for Blue Ocean Traders #### Things to check - Its site does not state a team size or founding year - Its Shopify profile says it has built on Shopify since 2014, a shorter record than BlueSwitch or Arctic Grey - Ecommerce strategy - Shopify and Shopify Plus design and build - Store migration - B2B and wholesale - SEO, GEO and CRO - Retention marketing 4. [![Roswell NYC home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/roswell-nyc.EyPplaGG_23JUuR.webp)](https://roswell.nyc/) ### 4. Roswell NYC **$150-199/hr** Best for: Beauty, fashion and consumer goods brands that need design and retention marketing New York agency and Shopify Platinum partner since October 2015. It covers Shopify Plus builds, design and retention marketing for beauty, fashion and consumer goods brands. Based in New York, United States Partner tier Platinum Team size 10-49 Minimum project $10,000+ Named clients amika, Kjaer Weis, Boyne, IQBar, TYR Sports, Hyperlite Mountain Gear #### Why it ranks here Platinum partner with 5.0 ratings on both Shopify (5 reviews) and Clutch (10 reviews) and a wide design-to-marketing service range. #### Strengths - Platinum partner (Shopify directory) - 5.0 rating from 10 Clutch reviews and 5.0 from 5 Shopify directory reviews - Clutch client mix is 50% small business and 50% midmarket - Webby Award winner (stated on its site) #### Things to check - Review counts are small on both Shopify and Clutch - Clutch hourly rate is $150-199 - No prices on its site or Shopify profile (contact for pricing) - Shopify Plus development - Branding and UX/UI design - Composable commerce - eCommerce migrations - Subscription commerce - Conversion rate optimization - Retention marketing (email and SMS) - Paid digital - SEO and AI search 5. [![Avex home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/avex.CWB5yY5O_Z181Aiq.webp)](https://avexdesigns.com/) ### 5. Avex **$100-149/hr** Best for: Fashion, lifestyle and beauty brands that redesign or move to Shopify New York agency listed as a Shopify Platinum partner since March 2012. Its work covers redesigns, migrations, headless builds and retention marketing. Based in New York, United States Partner tier Platinum Minimum project $25,000+ Named clients KITH, quip, Equinox, FILA, Khaite, AriZona Beverages #### Why it ranks here Platinum partner since 2012 with a 5.0 Clutch rating from 12 reviews, but few Shopify directory reviews and a platform-agnostic About page. #### Strengths - Platinum partner since March 2012 (Shopify directory) - 5.0 rating from 12 Clutch reviews - Named case studies include quip, Equinox, FILA, Khaite and AriZona Beverages - Shopify profile shows work from $10,000 for selected services #### Things to check - Only 4 reviews on the Shopify directory - Clutch lists a $25,000+ minimum project size - Its About page calls its approach platform-agnostic, while its listings and homepage point to Shopify - Store build or redesign - Store migration - Headless commerce - Conversion rate optimization - International expansion - Systems integration - Retention marketing - B2B and wholesale setup 6. [![Barrel home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/barrel.CMVlTxGy_1kOCAM.webp)](https://www.barrelny.com/) ### 6. Barrel **$150-199/hr** Best for: Consumer packaged goods and food and drink brands New York agency that focuses on consumer packaged goods brands. Shopify lists it as a Platinum partner. Its Shopify profile says it became a Shopify Plus partner in 2017. Based in New York, United States Founded 2006 Partner tier Platinum Team size 10-49 Minimum project $50,000+ Named clients McCormick, Waterloo Sparkling Water, Sweet Loren's, Once Upon a Farm, Kite Hill, Cabot Creamery, Revision Skincare #### Why it ranks here Platinum partner with clear consumer packaged goods focus and named client work, but no third-party reviews. #### Strengths - Platinum partner (Shopify directory) - Has worked with Shopify since 2009 (stated on its site) - Named case studies include McCormick, Waterloo Sparkling Water and Sweet Loren's - Clutch client mix is 50% midmarket and 20% enterprise #### Things to check - No reviews on the Shopify directory or Clutch - Clutch lists a $50,000+ minimum project size - Focus is consumer packaged goods brands - Its site says it has migrated 150+ brands to Shopify. This is self-reported. - Strategy and design - Shopify builds and migrations - Lifecycle marketing (email and SMS) - SEO and marketplace storefronts - Conversion testing and analytics - Ecommerce audits - Headless commerce 7. [![Blackbelt Commerce home page](https://www.thrivedesk.com/_astro/blackbelt-commerce.-vxTO43M_1UDcuN.webp)](https://www.blackbeltcommerce.com/) ### 7. Blackbelt Commerce Best for: Small and mid-size stores that need a build, migration or SEO help Family-led New York agency. Shopify lists it as a Plus-tier partner since April 2012. Its Shopify profile shows a 5.0 average from 178 reviews. Based in New York, United States Partner tier Plus Named clients Judith Leiber, Erica Wilson, Metro School Uniforms, Lindísima, PeloFacil, Silver Lining Herbs #### Why it ranks here Plus-tier partner since 2012 with 178 Shopify directory reviews, but a lower tier and a site that also covers other platforms. #### Strengths - Partner since April 2012 (Shopify directory) - 5.0 average from 178 Shopify directory reviews - Its quote form lists budget bands from $2,500-$4,000 up to $20,000+ - No retainer is needed to start (stated on its site) #### Things to check - Plus tier is below Premier and Platinum - Its site also covers BigCommerce and WordPress - Some figures on its site carry sample/verify labels and review counts differ between pages - Shopify web design and development - Theme customization - Shopify migration - SEO - Ongoing support and maintenance - Branding and visual identity - Digital marketing and social media ## Which one should you pick? - [Arctic Grey](#arctic-grey) is the pick for shopify migrations, custom apps, B2B and POS projects. Check this first: clutch lists a $75,000+ minimum project size. - [BlueSwitch](#blueswitch) is the pick for mid-market brands that need B2B and DTC on one Shopify Plus setup. Check this first: clutch lists a $50,000+ minimum project size. - [Total Commerce](#total-commerce) is the pick for brands that need a Shopify Plus migration, B2B setup or ERP integration. Check this first: its site does not state a team size or founding year. - [Roswell NYC](#roswell-nyc) is the pick for beauty, fashion and consumer goods brands that need design and retention marketing. Check this first: review counts are small on both Shopify and Clutch. - [Avex](#avex) is the pick for fashion, lifestyle and beauty brands that redesign or move to Shopify. Check this first: only 4 reviews on the Shopify directory. - [Barrel](#barrel) is the pick for consumer packaged goods and food and drink brands. Check this first: no reviews on the Shopify directory or Clutch. - [Blackbelt Commerce](#blackbelt-commerce) is the pick for small and mid-size stores that need a build, migration or SEO help. Check this first: plus tier is below Premier and Platinum. ## What does an agency cost in New York? Clutch lists hourly rates of $100-149 for Avex and $150-199 for Arctic Grey, Roswell NYC and Barrel. Clutch minimum project sizes are $10,000+ (Roswell NYC), $25,000+ (Avex), $50,000+ (Barrel and BlueSwitch) and $75,000+ (Arctic Grey). Shopify profiles show starting prices of $5,000 for Total Commerce (migrations from $20,000), $10,000 for selected Avex services and $199 for selected Arctic Grey services. The Blackbelt Commerce quote form lists budget bands from $2,500-$4,000 up to $20,000+. ## Hiring a Shopify agency in New York ### What are the best Shopify agencies in New York? Arctic Grey, BlueSwitch and Total Commerce rank highest on our list. Arctic Grey ranks first: platinum partner since 2013 with the most Shopify directory reviews in this list (186) and named brand clients. ### How much does a Shopify agency cost in New York? Clutch lists hourly rates of $100-149 for Avex and $150-199 for Arctic Grey, Roswell NYC and Barrel. Clutch minimum project sizes are $10,000+ (Roswell NYC), $25,000+ (Avex), $50,000+ (Barrel and BlueSwitch) and $75,000+ (Arctic Grey). Shopify profiles show starting prices of $5,000 for Total Commerce (migrations from $20,000), $10,000 for selected Avex services and $199 for selected Arctic Grey services. The Blackbelt Commerce quote form lists budget bands from $2,500-$4,000 up to $20,000+. ### Which New York agencies are Shopify Platinum partners? We confirmed the Platinum tier for Arctic Grey, BlueSwitch, Total Commerce, Roswell NYC, Avex and Barrel. 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. If a figure has changed, tell us and we will check it against the source. ## Other places to find an agency Run an agency, or spot a figure that changed? [Tell us](https://www.thrivedesk.com/contact/) and we will check it against the source. 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