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Skip the recruiting process. Get experienced Shopify developers working on your store within 24 hours for a flat $999/month.
$999/month · Pause or cancel anytime
The Real Cost of Shopify Development
Compare the true cost of hiring versus subscribing.
| Option | Avg. Salary | Total Cost | Autive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Shopify Developer | $110,000–150,000/yr | $140,000–195,000/yr | $999/mo ($11,988/yr) |
| Shopify Agency Project | N/A | $10,000–80,000/project | $999/mo, unlimited projects |
| Freelance Shopify Dev | $75–125/hr | $12,000–20,000/mo | $999/mo flat |
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The Challenge of Hiring Shopify Developers
Traditional hiring comes with hidden costs and delays.
Good Shopify developers are rare
Shopify development requires a unique blend of e-commerce knowledge, Liquid templating skills, and frontend expertise. Finding developers with all three is challenging.
E-commerce agencies charge project rates
Most Shopify agencies quote $10K-80K per project with rigid scopes. Changes and additions mean new proposals, new invoices, and more waiting.
Freelancers disappear after launch
Many freelance Shopify developers move to the next project after launch. Ongoing maintenance, updates, and seasonal changes fall through the cracks.
Your store needs change constantly
New products, seasonal campaigns, A/B tests, and app integrations — e-commerce is never done. You need ongoing development, not one-time projects.
Why a Subscription Beats Hiring
Get Shopify expertise without the overhead of traditional hiring.
Launch your store changes this week
No proposals, no invoices, no waiting. Submit your Shopify request and get deliverables within 24-48 hours.
E-commerce expertise on demand
Our team brings deep Shopify knowledge including Plus features, Hydrogen, and conversion optimization — all included in your subscription.
Continuous improvement, not one-off projects
Your store evolves every month. Our subscription model means you always have developers ready for the next feature, fix, or campaign.
Pause during slow seasons
E-commerce is seasonal. Pause your subscription when things are quiet and resume before your next big launch. No penalties.
One plan. Unlimited everything.
One simple plan. No tiers, no hidden fees, no long-term contracts.
Pause or cancel anytime
What's included:
Pause or cancel anytime
Pause when you're not busy, resume anytime. Or cancel — no penalties.
Money-back guarantee
Not happy after 2 weeks? Get 50% back, no questions asked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know.
Our Shopify developers have built and maintained stores generating over $10M in annual revenue. They're experienced with Liquid, Hydrogen, Shopify APIs, and Plus features.
Yes. We help prepare stores for high-traffic events including performance optimization, load testing, and rapid response during the event itself.
Absolutely. We set up multi-currency, multi-language stores with localized content and region-specific shipping and tax configurations.
Our subscription covers design and development. We can create custom designs for your store, landing pages, and email templates — all included.
You manage a simple request queue. Prioritize what matters most — we work through requests one at a time, keeping everything moving forward.
See if Autive is the right fit (it totally is)
Book a quick intro call and we'll show you how Autive fits into your workflow. No pitch, just a real conversation.