Quotes that don't compare
One agency prices a rebuild at a few thousand dollars and another at several times that, and the scopes aren't the same. Our blueprint writes the scope down and ends in one number.
Shopify developer
A Shopify developer for custom apps, integrations and rebuilds, at a fixed price
Ojastra is a Shopify developer and ecommerce engineering team for stores that have outgrown themes and off-the-shelf apps. We build custom Shopify apps, sync your store with your ERP, inventory and POS, rework checkout and rebuild stores that have turned into patchwork, all at a fixed price.
We work with store owners across Canada and the US by video from Toronto, with a link to the work in progress every week. Our own platform, pickup.kitchen, includes a Shopify POS integration, so this work is familiar ground.
Fixed price. You own the code. A working demo every week.
Why Shopify projects go sideways
Polished calls, then silence
A great pitch, then no preview for weeks. You get a working link to your store in progress every week, so there's nothing to take on trust.
A store held together by apps
A dozen apps slow the site, overlap each other, and nobody can say which are safe to remove. We audit what's installed, remove what overlaps and build custom only where it saves you money.
Stock and orders that don't match the back office
Shopify says one thing, the warehouse or ERP says another, and someone reconciles by hand every night.
What we build for Shopify stores
Custom Shopify apps
Features no app-store product offers: custom pricing rules, wholesale portals, bundles, order workflows and internal admin screens.
ERP and inventory sync
Stock, orders, customers and invoices moving between Shopify and your ERP, warehouse or accounting software.
POS integration
In-store and online sales kept in step. We've built a Shopify POS integration into our own platform.
Checkout and cart changes
Delivery rules, pickup slots, custom fields and payment logic. What's possible depends on your Shopify plan, and we check before we price.
Store rebuilds and clean-ups
A tidy theme, fewer apps, faster pages and a structure your team can maintain.
Reports and automations
Orders, returns and customer messages routed to the right people automatically, and reports your team doesn't have to export by hand.
How we work on a Shopify store
A Shopify project starts by looking at what's already there: the theme, the installed apps, the integrations and who holds admin access. We then write down what changes, what stays and what each piece costs. Admin access, API credentials and the code repository stay in your company's name.
Our proof is pickup.kitchen, our ordering and meal-plan platform for food businesses. It is a live system with Stripe payments, live order tracking and a Shopify POS integration, so we have worked on the questions every store hits: how orders from different places end up in one system, and how to keep payments, stock and records in agreement.
Not every Shopify problem needs custom work. If a well-chosen app does the job for a few dollars a month, we'll say so. We recommend building when no app can do it, when several apps are doing one job badly, or when the monthly app bills add up to more than a one-time build.
What it costs
Fixed prices in Canadian dollars. The blueprint fee is credited in full when you go ahead with the build.
| What you get | Price (CAD) | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| BlueprintWorkflow map, key screens, fixed quote and build schedule. 100% credited to the build. | $1,500 | About 1 week |
| Shopify custom app, integration or store rebuildCustom apps, ERP and inventory sync, checkout and store rebuilds. | $5K–$30K | 3–8 weeks |
| One automation or integrationCalls answered and booked, quotes from your price sheet, orders keyed into your ERP, two tools synced. | $5K–$12K | 2–4 weeks |
| Care planHosting, monitoring, fixes and small changes. | From $500/month | Monthly |
Every price is in Canadian dollars and fixed after the blueprint. Shopify plan fees and any paid apps you keep are billed to you by their providers. See all prices.
How we work
1. Plan
A free written plan within 48 hours, then a one-week blueprint ($1,500, credited to the build) that ends in one fixed price and a schedule.
2. Build
A working link to click every week. Milestone payments, no hourly surprises. Scope changes are priced in writing before we build them.
3. Care
You own the code and accounts from day one. Optional care plan from $500 a month for hosting, fixes and small changes.
Software we built and run
pickup.kitchen
Our own live ordering and meal-plan platform for food businesses.
- Each kitchen gets its own storefront on a subdomain or custom domain
- Stripe payments and a Shopify POS integration
- Live order tracking, delivery routes and a driver app
Questions owners ask us
How much does it cost to hire a Shopify expert?
A Shopify custom app, integration or store rebuild is typically $5K–$30K CAD, and a single sync between two tools, such as Shopify and your accounting software, is usually $5K–$12K. The $1,500 blueprint fixes the price and is credited to the build.
How long does a Shopify build take?
Three to eight weeks for a custom app, integration or rebuild, depending on how many systems it touches. A working link to your store in progress is yours from the first week or two.
Can you work as a Shopify app developer for my store?
Yes. We build custom apps for your own store, such as wholesale pricing, order workflows and syncs with your ERP. If you plan to sell an app to other merchants, say so up front and we'll scope it as a product build.
Can you connect Shopify to my ERP or inventory system?
Yes. We sync stock, orders, customers and invoices between Shopify and your ERP, warehouse or accounting tool. Where the other system is old and has no API, the blueprint confirms a route, such as scheduled files, before we quote.
Do I need an ecommerce website developer or a larger agency?
A small senior team that builds what you need and hands it over suits most stores doing custom work. Large agencies make sense for big brand and design programs. We handle the technical side and leave brand design to your design partner.
Who owns the store code and accounts?
You do. Your Shopify admin, apps, API keys and code repository stay in your company's name. We work as collaborators and are removed when you decide.
Do you work on Shopify stores outside Canada?
Yes. We work with merchants across Canada and the US by video, and we quote in Canadian dollars.
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