Can anyone at Shopify insert an API into my website?

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

  • Merchant wants help inserting a third-party API (application programming interface) into their Shopify site and asks if Shopify supplies developers for this task.
  • Community reply clarifies that this kind of customization isn’t included in Shopify plans; merchants typically hire paid Shopify Experts (a developer marketplace; link provided).
  • When asked about pricing, the reply notes costs vary widely: some developers charge hourly (about $10–$100/hour), others quote per project depending on scope.
  • No specific estimate or developer was recommended; pricing depends on the complexity of the integration and the chosen contractor.
  • Suggested next step: define requirements and seek quotes from Shopify Experts to confirm scope, timeline, and budget.
  • Status: Informational; question answered in general terms, but no concrete engagement or resolution on cost.
Summarized with AI on January 27. AI used: gpt-5.
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I have a Shopify website and I have the API data to insert into my website. Does Shopify have developers to do the work for me?

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Hi @IanKT ,

Unfortunately, Shopify expert are paid developers. This customization does not include in your paid plan.

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How much would inserting an API from a third party cost?

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Hi @IanKT ,

It depends on the developer, some developer want to get paid per hour which is $10-$100/hour. Some developers want to get paid per project, and that depends on the project

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