Chicago, United States · United States
The best web design and ecommerce agencies in Chicago (2026)
Chicago has ecommerce agencies with deep B2B and ERP experience, which suits distributors and manufacturers that sell online. Some firms listed under Chicago on Clutch are offshore companies or are based in other cities, so this list keeps to agencies whose main address is in the Chicago area. Clutch shows minimum project sizes and hourly rates in US dollars.
Last checked: 8 November 2026
At a glance
| # | Agency | Best for | Published price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uncap | Small and mid-sized brands moving to Shopify, including B2B sellers | Min. project $25,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch) | 5.0 from 77 reviews on Clutch |
| 2 | Kensium | Companies that need a store connected to an ERP such as Acumatica, Dynamics or NetSuite | Min. project $10,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch) | 4.8 from 18 reviews on Clutch |
| 3 | Xumulus | Mid-sized sellers on BigCommerce or Magento that need custom work | Min. project $10,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch) | 5.0 from 11 reviews on Clutch |
| 4 | Americaneagle.com | Larger companies that want one big agency for ecommerce and web | Min. project $5,000+, $150-199/hr (Clutch) | 4.7 from 10 reviews on Clutch |
| 5 | Graveflex | Mid-sized brands that want a Shopify build with custom software around it | Min. project $50,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch) | 5.0 from 4 reviews on Clutch |
| 6 | Blueshoon | Companies that need custom web development across different ecommerce platforms | Min. project $10,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch) | 4.8 from 3 reviews on Clutch |
| 7 | Fresh Design Studio | Small businesses that want a WooCommerce store and marketing | Min. project $5,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch) | 5.0 from 4 reviews on Clutch |
| 8 | Brand Vision | Small businesses that want brand and website work, built on Webflow or WordPress | Min. project $10,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch) | 5.0 from 65 reviews on Clutch |
The 8 agencies, in order
Each agency links to its own website and to the pages the facts come from.
- uncap.com
1. Uncap
Small and mid-sized brands moving to Shopify, including B2B sellers
- Location
- Chicago, IL (also Dallas, New York, Los Angeles)
- Founded
- 2013
- Team
- 10-49 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $25,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Shopify and Shopify Plus development
- B2B ecommerce
- Data migrations
Strengths
- Shopify Platinum Partner
- 77 Clutch reviews with a 5.0 average
- Clutch client mix is 50% small business and 50% midmarket
Check before you sign
- One client said the complexity of its data migration was underestimated
- Works on Shopify only
- kensium.com
2. Kensium
Companies that need a store connected to an ERP such as Acumatica, Dynamics or NetSuite
- Location
- 311 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL (also India)
- Founded
- 2006
- Team
- 250-999 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $10,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Ecommerce development
- ERP consulting and integration
- UX/UI design
- Conversion optimization
Strengths
- Works on Magento, BigCommerce and Shopify
- Acumatica ecommerce partner, Adobe Gold Partner and BigCommerce Elite
- Clutch client mix is 40% small business
Check before you sign
- Most staff are in India; the Chicago office lists 21-30 people
- Some deadlines were extended, per reviews
Sources: kensium.com, clutch.co
- xumulus.com
3. Xumulus
Mid-sized sellers on BigCommerce or Magento that need custom work
- Location
- 205 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
- Founded
- 2009
- Team
- 2-9 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $10,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Ecommerce development
- Email marketing
- SEO
- Oracle commerce work
Strengths
- Platform mix is 50% BigCommerce, 30% Magento, 20% Shopify
- Reviewers mention platform knowledge and custom solutions
Check before you sign
- Small team of 2-9 people
- Several reviews date from 2013 to 2018
Sources: xumulus.com, clutch.co
- americaneagle.com
4. Americaneagle.com
Larger companies that want one big agency for ecommerce and web
- Location
- Des Plaines, IL (also Chicago and other US and European offices)
- Founded
- 1981
- Team
- 250-999 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $5,000+, $150-199/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Web design and development
- Ecommerce development
- SEO
- Digital strategy
Strengths
- Works on BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce and other systems
- In business since 1981
Check before you sign
- Clutch client mix is 55% enterprise
- One client asked for changes to be reviewed before going to production
Sources: americaneagle.com, clutch.co
- graveflex.com
5. Graveflex
Mid-sized brands that want a Shopify build with custom software around it
- Location
- 714 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL
- Founded
- 2016
- Team
- 10-49 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $50,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Ecommerce development
- Web and custom software development
- UX/UI design
- Mobile apps
Strengths
- Platform mix is 85% Shopify
- A smaller client said it was treated like a large one
Check before you sign
- Only 4 reviews on Clutch
- Minimum project of $50,000+
Sources: graveflex.com, clutch.co
- blueshoon.com
6. Blueshoon
Companies that need custom web development across different ecommerce platforms
- Location
- 5215 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL
- Founded
- 2008
- Team
- 10-49 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $10,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Web development
- Web design
- Email marketing
- Ecommerce development
Strengths
- Lists many platforms including Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce and NetSuite SuiteCommerce
- Reviewers mention technical skill and value for cost
Check before you sign
- Only 3 reviews on Clutch
- One client wanted more budget visibility on a larger project
Sources: blueshoon.com, clutch.co
- freshdesignstudio.com
7. Fresh Design Studio
Small businesses that want a WooCommerce store and marketing
- Location
- 29 E Madison Street, Chicago, IL (also New York)
- Founded
- 2009
- Team
- 10-49 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $5,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Web design and development
- WooCommerce and Magento stores
- SEO and PPC
- Logo and graphic design
Strengths
- Platform mix is 70% WooCommerce, 20% Magento
- Reviewers mention on-time delivery
Check before you sign
- Only 4 reviews on Clutch
- One reviewer said cheaper options exist for a conventional approach
Sources: freshdesignstudio.com, clutch.co
- brandvm.com
8. Brand Vision
Small businesses that want brand and website work, built on Webflow or WordPress
- Location
- Chicago, IL (offices in the US and Canada)
- Founded
- 2018
- Team
- 10-49 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $10,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Web design
- Branding
- Webflow development
- SEO
Strengths
- 65 Clutch reviews with a 5.0 average
- Clutch client mix is 55% small business
Check before you sign
- Ecommerce is not a listed specialty
- One client was not warned that a platform move would delete DNS entries
Sources: brandvm.com, clutch.co
How we chose and ordered the agencies
Agencies are ordered by three questions, in this order. First, fit for small and mid-sized businesses that sell products online and need systems: online store builds and connections to stock, ERP, CRM or accounting tools. Second, verified reviews on a public platform such as Clutch or the Shopify Partner Directory. Third, how openly the agency publishes its prices or its minimum project size.
Every fact comes from a page we opened on the date shown: the agency’s own website and its public profiles. Those pages are listed under each agency. Prices are quoted as published, in the currency of the source, and are not converted.
Agencies do not pay to be listed and did not review this page before publication. Ratings and prices change, so check the linked profile before you decide. If a fact about your agency is wrong, write to [email protected] and we correct it.
