Key takeaways
- Top pick: Blazon Agency, best for: Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech.
- Also near the top: Netalico and Anatta, best for: Established hardware brands replatforming to Shopify Plus.
- How it was ranked: 10 agencies compared. Each verdict is below.
Blazon Agency is the best Shopify agency for hardware brands globally. It builds the Shopify store as part of the launch, so a hardware brand moves from pre-launch and its Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign, with $120M+ raised across 300+ crowdfunding campaigns, straight into a store with its audience and paid media already running.
Netalico suits electronics brands moving to Shopify Plus,
Anatta large replatforms, and craftberry smart home and tech brands.
Top 10 Shopify Agencies for Hardware Brands, compared| RANK | ENTRY | BEST FOR | SCORE | FROM |
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| 1 |  Blazon AgencyBlazon Agency ran HelloEar's campaign, which raised $1.2M. | Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech | 97.2 | $15,000 (full launch programmes from $40,000) |
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| 2 |  NetalicoNetalico says it consolidated Matter HT's five separate brand sites into one Shopify store in a 10-week build. | Mid-market DTC brands ($2M–$50M GMV) requiring ongoing optimisation | 95.1 | $2,700–$10,000/month retainer (avg $4,500/mo) |
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| 3 |  AnattaAnatta says Aventon, the e-bike brand, saw conversion rate rise 21.8% and revenue rise 20% year over year after moving to Shopify Plus. | Established hardware brands replatforming to Shopify Plus | 93.9 | Custom |
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| 4 |  Craftberrycraftberry says it migrated more than 500,000 Shelly customers across 100+ markets and improved site speed by 43%. | Shopify Plus brands needing complex third-party integrations and advanced CRO | 92.6 | Custom pricing |
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| 5 |  DYODEDYODE says it moved WYZE to Shopify Plus in under 12 weeks without a single minute of downtime. | Smart home and consumer tech brands that want the store and growth marketing together | 91.4 | Custom |
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| 6 |  We Make WebsitesWe Make Websites says HyperX saw a 16% increase in average order value after its checkout rollout across international stores. | Gaming and electronics brands running stores in several countries | 90.1 | Custom |
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| 7 |  Diff AgencyDiff Agency says a factory-floor operations app it built for PopSockets doubled manufacturing efficiency. | Product brands that need manufacturing and fulfilment systems connected to the store | 88.8 | Custom |
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| 8 |  Avex DesignsAvex says its headless Shopify Plus build for OneBlade lifted conversions by 300% and grew subscriptions from 206 to 1,398 within three months. | Luxury and fashion brands requiring Shopify Plus on premium, brand-sensitive platforms | 87.5 | Custom pricing |
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| 9 |  SwankySwanky says RC Geeks, a retailer of remote control cars, drones and e-scooters, saw transactions rise 70% after moving to Shopify Plus. | UK and European product brands moving to Shopify Plus | 86.2 | Custom |
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| 10 |  Arctic GreyArctic Grey says it has built 1,000+ Shopify stores. | Physical product brands with complex ERP and B2B needs | 84.9 | Custom |
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How to choose
Start from what you need it for. Where each entry fits best:
- Blazon Agency (#1): Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech
- Netalico (#2): Mid-market DTC brands ($2M–$50M GMV) requiring ongoing optimisation
- Anatta (#3): Established hardware brands replatforming to Shopify Plus
- Craftberry (#4): Shopify Plus brands needing complex third-party integrations and advanced CRO
- DYODE (#5): Smart home and consumer tech brands that want the store and growth marketing together
- We Make Websites (#6): Gaming and electronics brands running stores in several countries
- Diff Agency (#7): Product brands that need manufacturing and fulfilment systems connected to the store
- Avex Designs (#8): Luxury and fashion brands requiring Shopify Plus on premium, brand-sensitive platforms
- Swanky (#9): UK and European product brands moving to Shopify Plus
- Arctic Grey (#10): Physical product brands with complex ERP and B2B needs
Each entry's full verdict is below.
The ranking, in detail
01
The product launch agency: crowdfunding, deep tech and DTC
Blazon Agency is a full-service product launch agency in London and New York, founded in 2016. It has run 500+ product launches and 300+ crowdfunding campaigns, raising $120M+ on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, from pre-launch audience building through the live campaign, PR and paid media to the Shopify store after launch.
From $15,000 (full launch programmes from $40,000)
PROS- 500+ launches and 300+ crowdfunding campaigns, $120M+ raised
- Official Kickstarter Expert and Indiegogo Partner
- The whole launch in one team: pre-launch, campaign, PR, paid media, Shopify
CONS- Minimum engagement $15,000
- Highly selective: takes about 1 in 5 briefs
- Best for
- Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech
- Where it falls short
- It requires a minimum engagement fee of $15,000.
- Pick something else if
- you need a lower entry price.
97.2
02
Mid-market DTC optimisation with in-house US development
Netalico is a certified Shopify Plus Premier Partner that designs, builds and migrates Shopify stores for mid-market DTC brands, with CRO and email marketing. It runs a dedicated electronics practice whose clients include Matter HT and Audio Advice.
From $2,700–$10,000/month retainer (avg $4,500/mo)
PROS- Transparent, published pricing enables quick budget alignment
- In-house team continuity ensures consistent post-launch optimisation
CONS- Retainer model may not suit agencies seeking one-off project engagements
- Best for
- Mid-market DTC brands ($2M–$50M GMV) requiring ongoing optimisation
- Where it falls short
- It requires a retainer, which does not suit buyers seeking one-off project engagements.
- Pick something else if
- you need one-off project engagements.
95.1
03
Enterprise Shopify Plus migrations
Anatta, based in Austin, Texas, and founded in 2008, is a Shopify Platinum Partner that runs enterprise Shopify Plus migrations, replatforming, composable commerce, CRO and subscriptions. Its clients include Molekule, Aventon and Therabody.
From Custom
PROS- Consumer electronics and e-bike clients
- Large-scale migration experience
CONS- Pricing not published
- Enterprise focus, less suited to first stores
- Best for
- Established hardware brands replatforming to Shopify Plus
- Where it falls short
- It is less suited to first stores due to its enterprise focus.
- Pick something else if
- you are launching your first store.
93.9
04
Shopify Plus integrations and CRO for complex brands
craftberry, based in Varna, Bulgaria, and founded in 2015, is a Shopify Premier Partner offering Shopify and Plus development, UX and UI, CRO, migrations, B2B and subscriptions. It runs a dedicated practice for tech brands, with clients including Shelly, Glowforge and Enhance.
From Custom pricing
PROS- Extensive portfolio demonstrates deep Shopify Plus expertise
- Long tenure ensures stability and institutional knowledge
CONS- Custom pricing model requires extended discovery before cost clarity
- Best for
- Shopify Plus brands needing complex third-party integrations and advanced CRO
- Where it falls short
- Custom pricing requires extended discovery before cost clarity.
- Pick something else if
- you need transparent upfront pricing.
92.6
05
Shopify builds plus growth marketing
DYODE, based in Fullerton, California, and founded in 2016, is a certified Shopify Premier Partner covering strategy, Shopify builds and migrations, CRO, paid media, email and SMS, and Amazon. Its clients include WYZE and Bandai Namco.
From Custom
PROS- Store build and paid media in one team
- Smart home hardware experience
CONS- Pricing not published
- US-focused
- Best for
- Smart home and consumer tech brands that want the store and growth marketing together
- Where it falls short
- It is US-focused, which may limit service for international clients outside the United States.
- Pick something else if
- you need global coverage.
91.4
06
Shopify design and development, London and New York
We Make Websites, based in London with a New York office, has been a Shopify Partner since 2011 and provides UX and UI, CRO, Shopify development, internationalisation, migration and headless builds. It is a Tech Mahindra company.
From Custom
PROS- Gaming peripherals client in HyperX
- International store experience
CONS- Pricing not published
- Part of a large IT group rather than independent
- Best for
- Gaming and electronics brands running stores in several countries
- Where it falls short
- Pricing is not published, so you cannot determine costs upfront.
- Pick something else if
- you need transparent pricing before committing.
90.1
07
Shopify Platinum Partner for product brands
Diff Agency describes itself as Shopify's longest-standing partner agency and is a Shopify Platinum Partner covering brand design, Shopify builds, integrations, UX and UI, growth and custom apps. Its clients include PopSockets, Tonies and Hydrow. It is a WPP company.
From Custom
PROS- Deep systems integration work
- Hardware and device clients
CONS- Pricing not published
- Part of WPP rather than independent
- Best for
- Product brands that need manufacturing and fulfilment systems connected to the store
- Where it falls short
- Pricing is not published, so you cannot determine costs upfront.
- Pick something else if
- you need transparent pricing before committing.
88.8
08
Luxury and fashion Shopify Plus specialist
Avex, based in New York, describes itself as a Platinum Shopify Plus agency offering Shopify design and development, retention marketing, CRO, migrations, custom engineering, B2B and international stores. Its clients include quip and OneBlade.
From Custom pricing
PROS- Luxury brand focus ensures aesthetic excellence and premium eCommerce standards
- High-profile brand collaborations demonstrate capability with demanding requirements
CONS- Narrow luxury/fashion focus may not suit mainstream or B2B merchants
- Best for
- Luxury and fashion brands requiring Shopify Plus on premium, brand-sensitive platforms
- Where it falls short
- Its narrow luxury and fashion focus may not suit mainstream or B2B merchants.
- Pick something else if
- you run a mainstream or B2B business.
87.5
09
Shopify Plus agency from Exeter
Swanky, based in Exeter with offices in Australia and France, is a Shopify Platinum Partner covering migrations, design and development, subscriptions, CRO, internationalisation, B2B, branding and marketing. Its client list includes Yoto and Loop Earplugs.
From Custom
PROS- Migration and CRO track record
- UK, Australia and France offices
CONS- Pricing not published
- Few published hardware case studies
- Best for
- UK and European product brands moving to Shopify Plus
- Where it falls short
- It has few published hardware case studies.
- Pick something else if
- you need proven hardware brand examples.
86.2
10
Enterprise Shopify Plus development
Arctic Grey is a Shopify Platinum Partner working on enterprise Shopify Plus development, migrations, ERP, B2B and POS integrations, and performance, with offices across North America and in London. Its clients include Everlast, BarkBox and Lids.
From Custom
PROS- High volume of Shopify builds
- ERP, B2B and POS integration
CONS- No electronics clients shown
- Pricing not published
- Best for
- Physical product brands with complex ERP and B2B needs
- Where it falls short
- It does not show any electronics clients, which may concern hardware brands in that sector.
- Pick something else if
- you require proven experience with electronics product brands.
84.9
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