Fixed-scope Hydrogen packages

Shopify Hydrogen packages from $2K-$5K

Launch a lean custom Hydrogen storefront without hiring a full agency.

Starter, Standard, and Growth packages are priced by project requirements: routes, templates, components, integrations, migration risk, SEO needs, analytics, and launch QA. They are not priced by traffic or pageviews.

Why fixed scope

Start with the smallest storefront that can prove the direction.

A first Hydrogen launch should not become a full migration by default. Fixed scope keeps the first version focused around core ecommerce pages, product flow, cart behavior, Shopify checkout handoff, and clean performance.

Build packages

Hydrogen build packages priced by project requirements.

Fixed-scope storefront packages for brands that want a lean custom Hydrogen build without agency overhead. Pricing is based on project scope, not traffic, not pageviews, or store size.

Starting at $2,000

Hydrogen Starter Storefront

Best for: A lean custom storefront with the core shopping flow.

Includes

  • Home / landing page
  • Collection / listing page
  • Product detail page
  • Add to cart
  • Cart drawer
  • Shopify checkout handoff
  • Basic account entry
  • Header / footer
  • 1 reusable content page template
  • Basic SEO setup
  • Oxygen deployment guidance

Not included

  • Custom checkout
  • Advanced filtering
  • Complex search
  • Subscriptions
  • B2B
  • Multi-language
  • Full CMS
  • Large migration
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$3,000-$3,500

Hydrogen Standard Storefront

Best for: DTC brands that need a more complete storefront than the Starter package.

Includes

  • Everything in Starter
  • Search results page
  • Basic filters and sorting
  • About / FAQ / shipping templates
  • Blog or education template
  • Basic review app integration
  • Basic analytics events
  • JSON-LD / metadata baseline
  • Improved mobile cart UX

Not included

  • Advanced search systems
  • Subscription architecture
  • B2B or wholesale logic
  • Multi-language setup
  • Large catalog migration
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$4,500-$5,000

Hydrogen Growth Storefront

Best for: Brands that need a lean but more flexible Hydrogen storefront.

Includes

  • Everything in Standard
  • Metaobjects-based content blocks
  • Marketing landing section system
  • 1-2 third-party integrations
  • Product recommendation section
  • Collection intro / subcategory logic
  • Performance pass
  • Limited route migration
  • Basic redirect planning
  • Launch QA checklist

Not included

  • Full CMS architecture
  • Complex app replacement
  • Advanced filters
  • Custom product builder
  • SEO-risky large migration
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$5K+

Custom Hydrogen Scope

Best for: Projects with migration risk, app complexity, B2B, large catalogs, advanced search, or custom product logic.

Includes

  • Scoped after review.

Not included

  • Fixed-price package guarantee
  • Unlimited feature requests
  • Custom checkout inside package pricing
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A lean Hydrogen storefront can start around $2,000 when the scope is clear: core pages, product flow, cart drawer, Shopify checkout handoff, and basic account entry.

More complex work increases the price when it adds custom filters, integrations, content models, migration risk, analytics, SEO preservation, or post-launch support.

Price drivers

What moves a build from $2K toward $5K or custom.

The quote changes when the work adds more templates, product logic, integrations, migration risk, or launch support.

Number of page templates
PDP complexity
Collection filtering
Search
Cart UX
Customer accounts
App integrations
SEO migration
Analytics events
CMS / metaobjects
Design complexity
Launch QA

Scope review prep

What to send before a scope review

Pick the closest template and send only the facts you already know. Clear scope keeps fixed-scope work commercial instead of risky.

Package brief

Starter brief template

Use this when the project is mostly the core ecommerce flow.

Package brief

Standard brief template

Use this when the store needs search, filters, content, reviews, or analytics.

Package brief

Growth brief template

Use this when catalog, integrations, content modeling, SEO, or support risk matter.

What $2K covers

What a $2K Hydrogen build is

A focused first version of a custom Shopify Hydrogen storefront.

It covers the core shopping path: landing page, listing page, product detail page, cart drawer, checkout handoff, basic account entry, and launch-ready structure.

Scope boundary

What it is not

  • Full replatforming project
  • Full UX redesign
  • Complex app migration
  • Custom checkout
  • Advanced search system
  • B2B build
  • Subscription architecture
  • Large-catalog SEO migration

Liquid vs Hydrogen

Should this be Liquid or Hydrogen?

Small theme-only leads should not be pushed into Hydrogen. The package path starts only when a custom storefront has a clear reason to exist.

Choose Liquid when

  • You only need theme polish
  • You need 2-3 sections
  • The catalog is simple
  • The team wants theme editor control
  • Checkout is the real problem
  • Budget must go to ads, retention, or photography

Choose Hydrogen Starter when

  • You want a clean React storefront
  • You need more control than a theme
  • You can accept fixed scope
  • You want core ecommerce pages first
  • You are comfortable with developer-owned changes

Choose Hydrogen Growth when

  • Product discovery matters
  • Content and commerce need to live together
  • Cart UX matters
  • Metaobjects or custom components matter
  • The storefront must support future iteration

AI-assisted workflow

Why the price is lower than a traditional agency rebuild.

I use AI-assisted workflows to move faster on repetitive implementation work: component scaffolding, content structure, QA checklists, route planning, and documentation drafts.

The important decisions are still senior-owned: storefront architecture, Shopify data flow, SEO-safe rendering, cart behavior, performance, and launch readiness.

AI reduces implementation drag. It does not replace commercial judgment.

Proof

Package relevance across real storefront work.

The portfolio is mapped to the new buying path so a buyer can tell which proof supports Starter, Standard, Growth, Custom, or Liquid decisions.

FAQ

Pricing questions buyers usually ask.

How can a Hydrogen build start at $2,000?

Because the scope is limited. A Starter build focuses on the core ecommerce flow and avoids complex migration, advanced filters, app-heavy logic, custom checkout, and full CMS architecture.

Is this cheaper because the quality is lower?

No. It is cheaper because the scope is smaller, the workflow is productized, and AI-assisted development reduces repetitive implementation time. Senior review, architecture judgment, and launch QA still matter.

Do you price by traffic or monthly visitors?

No. Pricing is based on project requirements: page templates, features, integrations, design complexity, migration risk, analytics, and launch support.

Can I add more features later?

Yes. The first build should stay lean. Additional filters, search, content sections, integrations, and support can be added later as a Growth scope or retainer.

Do I need Shopify Plus?

No. Hydrogen can be useful outside Shopify Plus, but the business case matters. If Liquid is enough, I will say so.

Will checkout be custom?

No. The storefront hands off to Shopify checkout. Custom checkout work is not included in Starter, Standard, or Growth builds.

Next Step

Request a fixed-scope Hydrogen review.

Send the store URL, product count, design status, needed pages, and must-have features. I will tell you whether the project fits Starter, Standard, Growth, Custom, Liquid cleanup, or no rebuild.

Send an email brief

Direct senior access. No fake agency layer.

Owned lead capture

Request a Hydrogen Scope Review

If you are not ready to fill everything out, send the store URL, design status, product count, and the features that must ship first. The rest can be clarified later.

I do not sell Hydrogen if Liquid is the better move.

Which features are needed?

Your details are used only to reply to this specific project inquiry. No newsletters, no list sharing. If this is a low-budget theme tweak, I will usually point you to a lighter option.