Union Works is a small, senior team of Shopify developers specialising in custom app development. We build private, custom and public Shopify apps that power bespoke workflows, complex features and advanced business logic for growing merchants. Our team of four has been building on Shopify since 2016, with deep experience across the Shopify Admin API, Storefront API, Functions, webhooks, and Shopify POS. We regularly use apps as the backbone for tailored solutions, whether that’s extending checkout and POS behaviour, integrating third-party systems, or creating custom tools that don’t exist off-the-shelf. We focus on well-architected, maintainable solutions that fit neatly into a merchant’s existing stack. From internal tools and private apps to fully supported public apps, we’re comfortable handling complex requirements and translating them into reliable, scalable Shopify solutions.
Find the Best Shopify Experts in Hungary
A Hungarian store needs nothing unusual from Shopify itself. Payouts arrive in forint or euro, and both the admin and the checkout are available in Hungarian. The harder decision is who builds it, because the local bench is small.
There are three Shopify experts in Hungary on shopexperts as of October 2026, all 3 of them agencies, based in Budapest, Debrecen and Üröm. Each lists store setup, Shopify development, consulting and design, so these are strategy-and-build studios rather than single-skill contractors. Two also cover finance, taxes and compliance, which helps with the VAT set-up.
Three profiles is already a shortlist. Ask all three below for a quote on the same brief, and judge them on how well they question it, not just on price.
Top-rated Shopify experts in Hungary
Most agencies consider the job done when the task is finished. We consider the job done when your business grows. Backed by experience in building globally recognized apps and running our own e-commerce ventures, we offer a true merchant’s perspective. From pixel-perfect UX to proactive conversion optimization, we treat your project as our personal business card. A Genuine Business Ally: We don't just tick boxes. We align our goals with yours, ensuring that our work contributes directly to your bottom line. Built by Merchants, for Merchants: With experience running our own e-commerce projects and building global apps, we bring a practical, owner-centric perspective to your project. Proactive Optimization: We don’t wait for you to spot the gaps. We actively look for ways to improve UX and conversion rates while we work. Uncompromising Quality: We treat every pixel and line of code as a representation of our reputation. If it’s not perfect, it doesn’t leave our studio.
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I’m a Shopify Developer specialising in Shopify Plus builds, custom apps, and high-performance storefronts. I help growing brands turn complex requirements into fast, scalable, conversion-focused solutions. I work hands-on with Liquid, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS to create custom themes, build private Shopify apps, and extend Shopify beyond its out-of-the-box limits. I also provide reliable integration and ongoing support, ensuring stores stay fast, stable, and ready to scale. I’m used to working with established teams, tight timelines, and high-traffic environments where quality and performance matter. If you need a Shopify partner who understands both the technical depth and commercial impact, let’s build something together.
• 4+ years of exclusive Shopify development experience • Built and customized storefronts for 100+ brands • Long-term collaboration with one of the largest Shopify agencies in the DACH region (Eshop Guide), working on enterprise stores including New Balance • Long-term collaboration with a leading Shopify CRO agency (ConversionWise), supporting high-growth brands such as G FUEL • Developed Shopify apps, both bespoke client solutions as well as public apps published on the Shopify App Store
Craftiville is a modern Shopify development agency built on expertise, creativity, and precision. •We specialize in crafting customized eCommerce solutions from store setups and migrations to app development and performance optimization all designed to help brands thrive in the digital marketplace. • Our identity reflects who we are: a team of experienced developers with a global mindset and a passion for elevating online experiences. • At Craftiville, every detail matters. We combine technical mastery with a deep understanding of our clientsʼ goals to deliver solutions that are efficient, scalable, and beautifully executed. • More than a service provider, weʼre your success partner turning your eCommerce vision into a crafted reality.
I’m a senior frontend developer specialising in Shopify, with over a decade of experience building, rebuilding, and optimising high-performing ecommerce stores. Most of my work sits at the intersection of UX, performance, and maintainable architecture - I like things to look good, load fast, and not become a nightmare six months later. My core stack is Shopify Liquid, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and React, with CSS-first approaches where possible. I’m a big advocate for using native Shopify features properly - metaobjects, metafields, theme architecture, and Shopify Functions - before reaching for apps. Fewer dependencies, fewer fires to put out later. Tools-wise, I live in Figma, GitHub, Shopify CLI, and VS Code. For more bespoke builds, I’ve worked with Astro, Supabase, Sanity, and headless setups where they actually make sense (not just for the buzzwords). Performance, accessibility, and CRO are always part of the conversation, not an afterthought. Projects I’m proud of include large-scale theme rebuilds for established DTC brands, complex product customisation flows (including dynamic pricing and inventory logic), and long-term optimisation work where conversion and maintainability genuinely improved over time. I’ve worked both agency-side and in-house, so I’m comfortable shipping fast and thinking long-term. I’m best suited to merchants who want thoughtful, well-structured solutions rather than quick hacks - but I can still move quickly when needed. I care about doing the job properly, even when that means pushing back a bit.
Front-end developer specialized in Shopify with a strong focus on e-commerce UX, performance, and custom features. I work mainly with fashion and jewelry brands, improving product presentation, cart experience, and conversion through thoughtful UI and well-structured Shopify development using Liquid and Hydrogen when needed. I usually collaborate with teams that already have a designer or clear requirements, and I’m most comfortable working on stores in production that need optimization, custom logic, or scalable improvements rather than generic setups. My approach combines technical precision with a clear understanding of how design and performance impact business results.
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7+ Years Experience | Shopify Strategist | Conversion Optimization Expert Certified Shopify Partner and Shopify Expert, specializing in building fully functional, strategically structured, and conversion-optimized Shopify stores. With 6+ years of hands-on experience and 240+ successful Shopify projects, I help brands launch, scale, and optimize high-performing Shopify websites. I focus on clean, theme-based designs that are fast, user-friendly, and built with conversion in mind. I work with DTC, B2C, and B2B businesses, providing end-to-end Shopify solutions, from store setup to long-term Shopify virtual assistance. Strengths & Skills Shopify Front-End Development: Theme customization using PageFly and GemPages Shopify Back-End Setup: Configuring apps, general settings, payments, shipping, and taxes Shopify Store Strategy: Planning site structure, content, and images for optimal user experience Product Management & Shopify Product Upload: Handling bulk uploads, SKUs, variants, collections, and sub-collections Conversion & Optimization: Product page optimization, CRO, speed, and overall store performance Graphic Design: Designing banners, visuals, and branded store assets Notable Experience 7 years of experience as a Shopify designer and Shopify website developer 247+ completed Shopify projects, including complex third-party integrations Built full Shopify stores from scratch, managing thousands of products with multi-level category and subcategory structures for ANA Sourcing Shopify Expert with English fluency Maintained a 4.9-star average rating as a Shopify developer and Shopify designer
We are a digital agency - with our HQ at Patch in York - who focus on brand & product storytelling. We carefully curate, design & build websites that tell people why your brand is special, and why your products are better. Whether it's optimising for conversions or crafting seamless digital experiences, we provide the tools, experience and insights to grow your brand. From design to strategy, we handle the details, so you can focus on what you're great at. We work across liquid themes and headless sites with Shopify - as well as custom builds for growing brands. Get in touch today for a consultation.
Three Hungarian agencies: their strengths and the language gap
A short list changes how you hire. With three local agencies you aren't filtering; you're interviewing. Book a call with each, give them the same brief, and compare how they push back on it.
All three Hungarian agencies list design, UX and branding alongside store setup, development, and consulting and strategy. That combination suits a brand that wants a considered build, with positioning, theme design and configuration handled by one team. Two list marketing and growth, two list finance, taxes and compliance, and one lists copywriting and content.
Language is the gap to plan around. All three list English, two list German and one French. None lists Hungarian on its profile. If Hungarian product copy, customer emails or staff training matter to you, ask directly and ask to see Hungarian text they've written. The German skills cut the other way: they're an asset if Austria or Germany is your next market.
Budapest, Debrecen and Üröm appear on the profiles. City matters little for an online build. It matters more for an in-store POS roll-out, where someone on site saves a lot of back-and-forth over video.
The listing below opens with the three experts based in Hungary. Next come experts from outside Hungary who take on projects for European merchants. For a Hungarian store, that second group isn't filler; it's where most of your options sit.
Hiring outside Hungary for a Hungarian store
Benchmark locally first. Treat the three local agencies as your baseline. Their proposals give you a reference for scope, timing and price to hold every regional quote against.
Ask regional experts for Hungarian proof. An agency abroad can configure a Hungarian store flawlessly and still ship clumsy Hungarian copy. Request the URL of a store they run for Hungarian customers, or have a native speaker review a sample product page before you sign.
Settle the currency question. Shopify Payments can pay a Hungarian store in forint or euro. If your payouts are in forint and a team invoices in euros, agree up front who absorbs the exchange difference on a project that runs for months. Fix the invoicing currency in the contract, not in an email.
Start with a tax audit. A small, fixed-price review of your VAT and OSS settings shows how a remote team plans work, reports progress and documents what it changed. It also tests the skill a Hungarian store most needs right, for far less than finding out halfway through a full build.
Keep the keys. Remote or local, your business should own the store, domain and app subscriptions, with the expert invited as a collaborator. Switching teams later then takes an afternoon, not a negotiation.
Forint, EU VAT and a Hungarian checkout: settings that matter
Shopify Payments works for stores based in Hungary, with payouts in Hungarian forint (HUF) or euro. Pick the one that matches the bank account your accountant reconciles, and set it before the first order.
Tax is the setting most worth paying an expert to get right. Hungary charges EU VAT, and Shopify gives a new store two routes. Shopify Tax works out rates for you. Manual Tax leaves you to enter and maintain them.
If you plan to sell to consumers in Austria, Germany or elsewhere in the EU through the One-Stop Shop scheme, the decision is largely made for you. Union OSS needs either Shopify Tax or Basic Tax behind it, and the latter stays closed to stores that only began collecting EU tax on or after 13 May 2026.
Neither route files anything for you. Submitting the return and paying the VAT remain your job, whichever tax service the store runs. A careful expert writes down the option they chose, so your accountant can check the store's settings against the returns.
For a physical shop, bear in mind that Shopify's hardware store won't ship your till to Hungary. According to Shopify, Hungarian merchants buy supported devices from third-party retailers instead, so ask your expert which models they've installed before you order any.
Shopify's admin and checkout both run in Hungarian. The platform's wording is covered; your theme, product pages and notification emails are a separate job for a fluent writer.
Four services every Hungarian profile lists
Each local agency lists several categories. Four of them appear on every one of the three profiles; the other three appear on one or two.
Design, UX and branding
On all 3 profiles: theme design and brand work in-house
Consulting and strategy
All three, so ask whether a discovery phase is in the quote
Store setup and management
Every Hungary-based agency lists it
Shopify development
Also universal across the three
Finance, taxes and compliance
Two of the three, handy for VAT and OSS configuration
Marketing and growth
Two of three; copywriting and content appears on one
Hiring for a Hungarian store: the practical questions
Not locally as of October 2026: all three Hungary-based profiles are agencies. If your job is small and well defined, such as a theme tweak or an app integration, look at independents among the European experts below the local three. Agree a fixed price, keep the scope in writing, and add them as a collaborator so your owner login stays private.
German appears on two of the local profiles, which is a good start. Selling into German-speaking markets also means translated product data, shipping rates for those countries, a returns process, and VAT charged correctly to Austrian and German consumers. Ask to see a store the agency runs in those markets and how they'd structure yours: one store serving several countries, or separate stores.
Since all three local agencies list consulting, ask them to price discovery, design, build and launch as separate phases. That lets you stop after any phase if the fit isn't right, and it shows where the money actually goes. Ask whether each phase price is fixed or an estimate.
Not necessarily. A remote expert can configure POS settings, locations and staff permissions. The physical part, connecting card readers, receipt printers and barcode scanners and testing them at the till, goes faster with someone in the room. If your shop is near Budapest or Debrecen, ask the local agencies whether on-site set-up is part of their offer.
Hungarian for local shoppers, at minimum, since the checkout already supports it and the remaining work sits in your theme and content. Add English or German only when you see real demand from those markets. Since none of the three local profiles lists Hungarian, line up the Hungarian writer before you think about a second language.