Headless Commerce Development CostDevelopment Cost
Build a headless storefront with a fixed price from $80K. No hourly billing, no scope creep.
IRPR builds headless commerce solutions using Next.js, Shopify Storefront API, Stripe, and Contentful. We separate the frontend from the backend so you can swap any service without rewriting the whole store.
Every project ships in 8 to 12 weeks with a fixed price between $80K and $250K. All ecommerce builds are PCI-DSS compliant and include a production-grade CI/CD pipeline.
We work with ecommerce brands scaling to multi-channel, retailers migrating from monolithic platforms like Magento, DTC brands needing a custom checkout, and B2B wholesalers requiring complex catalog management.
Types of software we ship.
Headless storefront
A decoupled frontend built with Next.js that talks to Shopify or BigCommerce via API. Delivers sub-second page loads.
Composable commerce platform
Assemble best-of-breed services: Algolia for search, Stripe for payments, Contentful for CMS. No vendor lock-in.
PWA commerce app
Progressive web app with offline support and push notifications. Built with React and Workbox. Cuts load time by 60%.
Multi-channel commerce hub
Unify inventory, orders, and pricing across Shopify, Amazon, and physical stores. Uses Celigo or custom middleware.
Custom checkout system
Replace Shopify Checkout with a custom React flow. Supports subscriptions, upsells, and multi-currency via Stripe.
Headless CMS for commerce
Manage product content, blog, and landing pages in Contentful or Sanity. Content is served via GraphQL to any frontend.
Commerce API gateway
A unified GraphQL layer that aggregates Shopify, ERP, and CRM data. Reduces frontend API calls by 80%.
Headless B2B commerce solution
Custom catalog with role-based pricing, approval workflows, and QuickBooks integration. Built on Next.js and Node.js.
We build for every business type.
retail brands
DTC brands
B2B distributors
marketplaces
enterprise retailers
Headless Commerce Development Cost Breakdown
Your headless commerce investment covers architecture, development, integrations, and launch.
IRPR delivers headless storefronts with a fixed price that includes a 2-week Roadmap phase, 8-12 weeks of build, and 2 weeks of QA and launch. The price covers custom frontend development, API integrations, and deployment on Vercel or AWS.
Typical costs range from $80K for a basic headless storefront with one backend (Shopify or BigCommerce) to $250K for a composable platform with 5+ services, custom checkout, and B2B features. Every project includes PCI-DSS compliance and a 30-day warranty.
Generic Dev Shop vs IRPR: Headless Commerce Cost
Not all agencies deliver the same value for your headless commerce budget.
Many generic dev shops charge hourly rates that balloon as scope creeps. They often use outdated tech stacks and skip compliance testing, leaving you with a slow storefront that fails PCI audits.
IRPR builds headless commerce on Next.js and Shopify Storefront API with fixed pricing. We include compliance, CI/CD, and a 30-day warranty in every project. No surprises.
- hourly billing with no cap
- scope creep inflates cost by 40%
- uses outdated PHP or jQuery frontend
- no PCI-DSS compliance included
- delivers code without CI/CD
- takes 20+ weeks to launch
- fixed price from $80K
- scope defined in 2-week Roadmap
- Next.js + Shopify Storefront API
- PCI-DSS compliant by default
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions
- 12-week average delivery
How We Deliver Your Headless Commerce Project
A step-by-step process that keeps your headless commerce development cost predictable.
Every engagement follows the same four phases: Discovery, Roadmap, Build, and Launch. Each phase has a fixed duration and deliverables, so you know exactly what you pay and when you ship.
The Roadmap phase (week 2) produces a detailed technical specification and a fixed-price contract. No change orders. No surprises.
What Ships with Every Headless Commerce Build
Every project includes these deliverables as part of the fixed price.
IRPR hands over production-ready code, documentation, and infrastructure. You own everything from day one.
No hidden fees for deployment, compliance, or handover. All listed items are included in your headless commerce development cost.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions with automated tests
- Deployment on Vercel or AWS with SSL and CDN
- PCI-DSS compliance documentation and scan report
- Sentry error tracking and performance monitoring
- Admin dashboard with order, product, and customer management
- Stripe integration with custom checkout flow
- Contentful or Sanity CMS with product content model
- API documentation (GraphQL schema and REST endpoints)
- 30-day warranty with priority email support
What we ship in this practice.
Headless storefront for a fashion brand
Replaced a slow Magento site with a Next.js headless storefront on Shopify. Reduced page load from 6s to 1.2s. Increased mobile conversion by 18%. Tech stack: Next.js, Shopify Storefront API, Vercel, Stripe.
Composable commerce platform for a B2B distributor
Integrated Algolia search, Stripe subscriptions, and QuickBooks invoicing into a single headless frontend. Cut order processing time by 40%. Tech stack: Next.js, Algolia, Stripe, Contentful.
Custom checkout for a DTC supplement brand
Built a multi-step checkout with upsells, subscriptions, and Apple Pay. Reduced cart abandonment by 22%. Tech stack: React, Stripe, Shopify Storefront API, AWS Lambda.
Multi-channel commerce hub for an electronics retailer
Unified inventory and orders across Shopify, Amazon, and 5 physical stores. Reduced manual data entry by 8 hours per week. Tech stack: Next.js, Celigo, Shopify, PostgreSQL.
PWA commerce app for a home goods brand
Delivered a progressive web app with offline browsing and push notifications. Increased repeat purchases by 30%. Tech stack: React, Workbox, Shopify Storefront API, Firebase.
Headless B2B solution for a food service distributor
Built a private portal with role-based pricing, approval workflows, and QuickBooks sync. Reduced quote-to-order time from 3 days to 4 hours. Tech stack: Next.js, Node.js, QuickBooks API, Stripe.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly
Every headless commerce project gets a fixed quote in the Roadmap phase (week 2). No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep charges. Your headless commerce development cost is locked from day one.
Senior engineers only
IRPR assigns two senior engineers with 8+ years of experience to every project. No juniors, no outsourcing. We have shipped 200+ products across 50+ countries.
PCI-DSS compliance built in
All ecommerce projects are built to PCI-DSS Level 1 standards. We include SAQ scans, tokenization with Stripe, and a compliance report in every delivery.
12-week average timeline
We deliver a production-ready headless storefront in 8 to 12 weeks. 98% of our projects ship on time. The Roadmap phase guarantees the schedule and scope.
Full ownership of code and infrastructure
You own the source code, the CI/CD pipeline, and all deployment credentials from day one. No licensing fees, no vendor lock-in. IRPR hands over everything.
Async-first delivery with overlap hours
Our team works async across time zones but overlaps 4 hours daily with US business hours (9am-1pm ET). You get daily standup reports and Slack access.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
Related services and industries.
Ready to build? Let's talk.
30-minute discovery call. No deck. We'll tell you honestly what it takes, how long, and how much.
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