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Headless Commerce Development Services
Fast, custom storefronts that run on a commerce platform you choose, built to grow with you.
Stack we work in
- Next.js
- React
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- GraphQL
- BigCommerce
- Shopify
- Contentful
- Projects delivered
- 680+
- Clients served
- 310+
- Client retention
- 98%
- Certified engineers
- 20+
- Building since
- 2018
Figures as of Oct 2026
Trusted by
- Aralia
- Rosa Pistrina
- Lashbo
- Micromunchi
- Payroll Ninja
- POD
- Petdx
- Yokey
- Spin Up
- Starwear
- Udlins
- Vegpal
- Wander Wings
- Wish It
- Wisl
Problems we are usually asked to fix
Headless commerce separates what shoppers see from the system that handles products, carts and orders.
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It lets you design any storefront you like, reuse the same products in web, app and in-store screens, and swap parts later without rebuilding everything. We build headless storefronts on Shopify Hydrogen, Next.js and Next.js Commerce, connected to commerce engines such as Shopify, BigCommerce, commercetools, Medusa or Saleor, with content from a headless CMS and search from Algolia or a similar service.
A theme that has hit its limits
The design team wants layouts and interactions the theme cannot handle without hacks.
Slow pages from too many apps
Scripts from many apps slow every page and hurt Core Web Vitals.
Content in one place, products in another
Editorial content and product data live in different systems and are hard to combine.
Several channels, several copies
Web, app and in-store screens each keep their own product data.
A monolith that is hard to change
Every change to the store risks breaking something else.
Outcomes
What you get
- A storefront that looks and behaves exactly how your brand wants
- Faster pages, which helps both search rankings and sales
- The same products and content served to web, app and other channels
- Freedom to replace search, CMS or payments without a full rebuild
- Marketing teams who can publish pages without developers
- Code and data owned by you, with no lock-in to us
What we deliver
Where teams use this service
Brand-led D2C storefronts
Story-rich product pages and custom interactions for fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands.
Shopify Plus brands going headless
Hydrogen storefronts on top of an existing Plus back end.
Learn moreComplex catalogs
Configurable products and large catalogs on commercetools or BigCommerce.
B2B portals
Custom buyer portals on a headless commerce engine.
Learn moreWeb and app from one back end
One API powering the website and mobile apps.
Learn moreContent and commerce together
Magazines, guides and shoppable content in one experience.
What you receive
Architecture and stack decision
A written comparison of options, with the reasons for each choice and running costs.
Storefront
Production front end with reusable components, deployed to your hosting.
CMS setup
Content models, page blocks and previews for your marketing team.
Integrations
Commerce, search, payments, PIM and ERP connected through documented APIs.
SEO and speed checks
Redirect map, structured data and Core Web Vitals report at launch.
Handover
Source code in your repositories, runbooks and developer documentation.
Storefront development
A fast front end your brand fully controls.
- Shopify Hydrogen storefronts hosted on Oxygen
- Next.js storefronts based on Next.js Commerce or BigCommerce Catalyst
- Server rendering and caching for fast first loads and good SEO
- Product, collection, search, cart and account pages built as reusable components
Built with
- Shopify Hydrogen
- Oxygen
- Next.js
- Next.js Commerce
- BigCommerce
- BigCommerce Catalyst
- Shopify
Commerce engines
Pick the back end that fits your model.
- Shopify and Shopify Plus through the Storefront API
- commercetools for complex catalogs and enterprise teams
- Medusa and Saleor for open-source, self-hosted commerce
- BigCommerce for B2B and multi-storefront setups
- Custom commerce logic in Node.js where off-the-shelf does not fit
Built with
- Node.js
- Storefront API
- commercetools
- Medusa
- Saleor
- BigCommerce
- Shopify
Content and search
Rich pages and products that are easy to find.
- Headless CMS such as Sanity, Contentful, Storyblok or Payload
- Search and merchandising with Algolia, Typesense or Meilisearch
- Visual editing and previews for marketing teams
- Multi-language and multi-region content
Built with
- Sanity
- Contentful
- Storyblok
- Algolia
- Typesense
- Meilisearch
Composable integrations
Connect each part through APIs.
- Payments with Stripe, Adyen, PayPal or the platform's checkout
- PIM, ERP, OMS and loyalty connections
- Event-driven syncs with webhooks and queues
- One API layer (GraphQL or REST) for web and mobile apps
Built with
- GraphQL
- Stripe
- Adyen
Performance, SEO and hosting
Keep the speed advantage after launch.
- Core Web Vitals budgets checked in every release
- Structured data, sitemaps, canonical URLs and redirects
- Hosting on Vercel, Oxygen, Netlify or AWS with a CDN
- Monitoring, error tracking and preview environments per branch
Built with
- Oxygen
- Vercel
- Netlify
AWS
Why brands choose Equitysoft for headless commerce
A fit check before the rebuild
We start with a headless fit check and tell you plainly if a standard theme would serve you better.
Speed and SEO measured
Core Web Vitals and SEO checks are part of every build, and we compare them against your current store.
Marketing keeps control
We set up a CMS so your team can edit pages and campaigns without developers.
Staged moves, full ownership
We can move you in stages, and you own the storefront code, CMS and hosting accounts.
Recent work from our team
Compall – Multi-Service Commerce and POS Platform
Golden Bills: Grab deals & earn cashback locally!
Starwears: Bid on Celebrity Fashion and Own a Piece of Star Style!
FMF Glass Hardware – WooCommerce to Shopify Store Migration
GiveX India – Member Deals, Coupons and Giveaways App
Printing Brands – Print-on-Demand Platform for Shopify Sellers
How we work
Discovery
We check if headless is right for you, review your catalog, content, channels and team, and agree goals.
You receive Fit assessment and requirements
Architecture
We choose the commerce engine, front end, CMS, search and hosting, and define the API layer.
You receive Architecture and cost plan
Prototype
We build key pages on real data to test speed, editing and integrations early.
You receive Working prototype
Build
We build the storefront, integrations and editor tools in short iterations, with demos.
You receive Production storefront
Launch
We migrate content, set redirects, run load and SEO checks and go live with monitoring.
You receive Live storefront and runbook
Improve
We track speed, SEO and conversion and keep adding features.
You receive Roadmap and support plan
Tech stack
Technologies we use
Databases
BI and analytics
Frontend
Backend and APIs
Languages
Cloud and DevOps
- Vercel
- AWS
- Cloudflare
CRM, commerce and CMS
Testing and quality
Other tools
Engagement
Ways to work with us
Headless fit check
A short paid review that tells you whether headless is worth it and which stack fits.
- Clear yes or no
- Cost and effort range
Storefront build
A full headless storefront delivered against an agreed scope.
- Written estimate up front
- Demos at each iteration
Dedicated team
Front-end and commerce developers working inside your process.
- Scale up or down with notice
- Covers web and app
Questions, answered
It depends on the number of page types, the commerce engine, the CMS and search you choose, integrations and how many markets and languages you need. After a short discovery call we send a written estimate. Platform, CMS and hosting fees are billed to your accounts. As a guide, a Hydrogen or Next.js storefront on an existing Shopify store usually costs $30,000 to $90,000, and a full composable build with a new commerce engine $60,000 to $150,000 or more (USD).
Not always. A good Shopify or BigCommerce theme is cheaper to build and run. Headless is worth it when you need a very custom experience, sell through several front ends, combine content from many sources, or have outgrown what themes can do. We will tell you if a theme is the better choice.
Hydrogen is Shopify's own framework and runs on Oxygen hosting included with Shopify, so it is the natural choice for Shopify-only stores. Next.js suits stores that mix several back ends or need a framework your team already knows. Both can be fast and SEO-friendly.
Shopify suits most D2C brands. commercetools fits large catalogs and enterprise teams with complex rules. Medusa and Saleor are open source and give full control if you can host them. BigCommerce is strong for B2B and multi-storefront. We compare them against your needs and budget.
Not if it is built correctly. We render pages on the server, keep URLs or add 301 redirects, output structured data and sitemaps, and test Core Web Vitals before launch.
Yes. We set up a headless CMS with page-building blocks, visual previews and scheduling, so the team can build landing pages and campaigns without code changes.
Usually somewhat more, because you maintain a custom front end and possibly more services. We keep it in check by choosing managed hosting, limiting the number of moving parts and documenting everything so your team or ours can maintain it.
Yes. That is one of the main benefits. The same commerce and content APIs feed the website, a mobile app built in Flutter or React Native, and other channels.
Yes. We often start with high-value pages such as the home page and product pages while keeping the existing checkout, then move more over time.
We start with a headless fit check and a written estimate. A storefront on an existing commerce engine usually takes 3 to 5 months. We need access to your current store, design files and the people who manage content.
You own the storefront code, CMS and hosting accounts. After launch we offer support plans covering monitoring, fixes, upgrades and new features.
Thinking about headless commerce?
Book a call with our team. We will review your store and goals and tell you honestly whether headless fits, which stack, and the likely cost.