Shopify Hydrogen & headless
Headless commerce for brands that have outgrown themes.
Custom storefronts on Shopify Hydrogen with complete design freedom, fast performance and Shopify’s commerce engine underneath.
Discuss a headless buildWhy it works
Built around outcomes.
Total design control
Bespoke experiences that themes cannot deliver.
Performance by design
Server rendering, streaming and caching tuned for Core Web Vitals.
Composable stack
Connect CMS, search, personalisation and loyalty tools cleanly.
Scope
Included
- Architecture and technical plan
- Custom design system
- Hydrogen storefront
- CMS integration
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Launch and handover
Not included
- Shopify Plus or third-party subscriptions
- Content production
Compare
Theme vs. headless
| Criteria | Theme-based Shopify | Hydrogen headless |
|---|---|---|
| Design flexibility | Within theme limits | Fully custom |
| Time to launch | Days to weeks | Weeks to months |
| Best for | Most growing stores | Premium, high-traffic brands |
| Team needed to maintain | Merchandiser | Merchandiser + developer |
Pricing
Custom-scope project
Headless projects are scoped after discovery. Request a quote to receive a detailed estimate.
FAQ
Before you start.
Is headless right for me?
Headless makes sense when design, performance or integration needs exceed what a theme can do. For many stores a well-built theme is the better investment, and we will tell you if that is the case.
Get started
Discuss a headless build
Tell us about your business and we’ll confirm scope and timing within one business day.