Shopify Plus App Development

Build enterprise-grade Shopify Plus apps leveraging Scripts, Flow, Functions, and advanced API capabilities. Optimized for high-volume stores with enterprise integrations.

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30+
Plus Apps Built
100%
Plus Feature Coverage
5M+
Requests/Day Handled

What is Shopify Plus App Development?

Shopify Plus app development is the process of creating custom applications specifically designed for Shopify Plus stores, leveraging Plus-exclusive features like Scripts, Flow, Functions, Checkout Extensions, and advanced API capabilities. These apps are optimized for enterprise-level stores with high-volume traffic and complex business requirements.

Unlike standard Shopify apps, Plus apps can access exclusive features that enable powerful customization, automation, and integration capabilities. We build apps that leverage Scripts for checkout customization, Flow for workflow automation, Functions for serverless checkout extensions, and advanced APIs for enterprise integrations.

Our Plus app development services are designed for merchants who need enterprise-grade solutions that can handle millions of requests, integrate with complex systems, and provide the flexibility and power that only Shopify Plus can offer.

  • Plus-specific features: Scripts, Flow, Functions, Checkout Extensions
  • Enterprise integrations with ERP, CRM, and WMS systems
  • High-volume store optimization and performance scaling
  • Advanced Plus API capabilities and rate limit management
Shopify Plus app development and enterprise solutions

Key Features & Capabilities

Comprehensive Shopify Plus app development services leveraging Plus-exclusive features

Shopify Scripts

Custom Ruby-based scripts that personalize discounts, shipping, and payment options at checkout for each customer.

  • Discount customization
  • Shipping rate scripts
  • Payment gateway scripts
  • Line item scripts

Shopify Flow

Workflow automation tool that automates tasks across apps and channels, connecting your store with external systems.

  • Workflow automation
  • Multi-app integration
  • Event triggers
  • Custom workflows

Shopify Functions

Serverless functions that extend checkout functionality with custom logic, running at the edge for maximum performance.

  • Checkout extensions
  • Discount functions
  • Shipping functions
  • Payment functions

Checkout Extensions

Customize the checkout experience with extensions that add functionality, fields, and UI elements to Plus checkout.

  • UI extensions
  • Function extensions
  • Theme extensions
  • Custom checkout fields

Enterprise Integrations

Integrate with ERP systems, CRM platforms, WMS, and other enterprise tools using Plus API capabilities.

  • ERP integration (SAP, Oracle)
  • CRM integration (Salesforce)
  • WMS systems
  • Custom APIs

High-Volume Optimization

Optimize apps for stores handling millions of requests with advanced caching, load balancing, and performance tuning.

  • API rate limit management
  • Advanced caching
  • Load balancing
  • Performance monitoring

Advanced Plus APIs

Leverage Plus-exclusive APIs including Bulk Operations, Multipass SSO, Launchpad, and GraphQL Admin API.

  • Bulk Operations API
  • Multipass SSO
  • Launchpad API
  • GraphQL Admin API

Enterprise Security

Enterprise-grade security with OAuth 2.0, data encryption, compliance, and security audits for Plus stores.

  • OAuth 2.0 security
  • Data encryption
  • Compliance (GDPR, SOC 2)
  • Security audits

How Shopify Plus App Development Works

Our proven development process ensures your Plus app leverages all available features

Development Process

  1. 1

    Discovery & Plus Feature Analysis

    We analyze your business needs, identify which Plus features to leverage (Scripts, Flow, Functions), and create a detailed architecture plan.

  2. 2

    Design & Plus Integration Planning

    Design workflows, Scripts logic, Flow automations, and Function implementations following Plus best practices.

  3. 3

    Development & Plus Feature Implementation

    Build your app with Plus features, integrate with enterprise systems, implement Scripts, Flow, and Functions, and optimize for high volume.

  4. 4

    Testing & Performance Optimization

    Comprehensive testing including Plus feature validation, high-volume load testing, enterprise integration testing, and performance optimization.

  5. 5

    Deployment & Launch

    Deploy to your Plus store, configure Plus features, provide documentation, and offer launch support with ongoing optimization.

Shopify Plus app development process

Plus-Specific Technologies We Use

Shopify Scripts (Ruby)
Shopify Flow
Shopify Functions
Checkout Extensions API
Bulk Operations API
Multipass SSO
Launchpad API
GraphQL Admin API
Node.js & Express
React & Next.js
TypeScript
Enterprise Integration APIs

Use Cases & Applications

Real-world applications of Shopify Plus app development

Enterprise ERP Integration

Scenario:

Large retailer needs to sync inventory, orders, and customer data between Shopify Plus and SAP/Oracle ERP systems in real-time.

Solution:

We build Plus apps using Flow and advanced APIs to create bidirectional sync, handle bulk operations, and manage high-volume data transfers with error handling and retry logic.

Outcome:

Real-time inventory sync, automated order processing, unified customer data, reduced manual work by 80%.

Custom Checkout Experience

Scenario:

Brand wants to personalize checkout with custom discount logic, shipping options, and payment methods based on customer segments.

Solution:

We implement Shopify Scripts for discount/shipping customization, Functions for payment logic, and Checkout Extensions for UI customization.

Outcome:

Personalized checkout experience, increased conversion rates by 25%, reduced cart abandonment.

Workflow Automation

Scenario:

Merchant needs to automate order fulfillment, inventory updates, and customer communications across multiple channels and apps.

Solution:

We build Shopify Flow workflows that trigger on events, connect multiple apps, and automate complex business processes with conditional logic.

Outcome:

Automated workflows, 90% reduction in manual tasks, faster order processing, improved accuracy.

High-Volume Store Optimization

Scenario:

Store handling millions of requests daily needs app optimization to handle peak traffic and maintain performance.

Solution:

We optimize Plus apps with advanced caching, API rate limit management, database optimization, CDN integration, and load balancing.

Outcome:

99.9% uptime, sub-second response times, handles 5M+ requests/day, scales automatically.

Multi-Store Management

Scenario:

Enterprise manages multiple Plus stores and needs centralized app to manage inventory, orders, and analytics across all stores.

Solution:

We build Plus apps with multi-store architecture, centralized dashboard, unified analytics, and cross-store inventory management.

Outcome:

Centralized management, unified reporting, streamlined operations, better inventory control.

Advanced Customer Segmentation

Scenario:

Brand wants to offer different pricing, shipping, and checkout experiences based on customer segments, purchase history, and behavior.

Solution:

We implement Scripts for dynamic pricing, Functions for segment-based checkout logic, and Flow for customer data enrichment.

Outcome:

Personalized experiences, increased AOV by 30%, improved customer satisfaction, higher retention.

Benefits & Value Proposition

Why choose Shopify Plus app development for your enterprise

Plus-Exclusive Features

Access Scripts, Flow, Functions, and Checkout Extensions that are only available to Plus stores, enabling powerful customization.

100% Plus Feature Coverage

Enterprise Scalability

Build apps optimized for high-volume stores handling millions of requests with advanced performance optimization.

5M+ Requests/Day Capacity

Enterprise Integrations

Seamlessly integrate with ERP, CRM, WMS, and other enterprise systems using Plus API capabilities.

50+ Integration Options

Increased Revenue

Personalized checkout experiences, dynamic pricing, and automation lead to higher conversion rates and AOV.

25-30% Conversion Increase

Workflow Automation

Automate complex business processes with Flow, reducing manual work and improving efficiency.

90% Task Automation

Enterprise Security

Enterprise-grade security, compliance, and data protection built into Plus apps from the ground up.

SOC 2 & GDPR Compliant

Regular Shopify Apps vs Shopify Plus Apps

Understanding the key differences and advantages of Plus apps

FeatureRegular AppsPlus Apps
Shopify ScriptsNot AvailableFull Access
Shopify FlowLimitedFull Automation
Shopify FunctionsNot AvailableFull Access
Checkout ExtensionsLimitedFull Customization
API Rate LimitsStandard LimitsHigher Limits
Bulk OperationsLimitedFull Access
Enterprise IntegrationsBasicAdvanced
High-Volume OptimizationStandardEnterprise-Grade

Plus Expertise

Deep expertise in all Plus-exclusive features with 30+ Plus apps built and 100% feature coverage.

Enterprise Focus

Specialized in enterprise solutions for high-volume stores with proven scalability and performance.

Integration Experience

Extensive experience integrating Plus apps with ERP, CRM, WMS, and other enterprise systems.

Our Development Process

A proven workflow for building enterprise-grade Plus apps

1
1-2 weeks

Discovery & Consultation

We analyze your business needs, identify Plus features to leverage, and create a detailed project plan.

2
2-3 weeks

Architecture & Design

Design app architecture, Plus feature implementation plan, workflows, and user interfaces.

3
6-16 weeks

Development

Build your Plus app with Scripts, Flow, Functions, enterprise integrations, and optimization.

4
2-3 weeks

Testing & QA

Comprehensive testing including Plus features, high-volume load testing, and integration validation.

5
1 week

Deployment

Deploy to your Plus store, configure Plus features, and provide documentation and training.

6
Ongoing

Support & Optimization

Ongoing support, monitoring, optimization, and feature updates to ensure peak performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shopify Plus app development

What is Shopify Plus app development?

Shopify Plus app development is the process of creating custom applications specifically designed for Shopify Plus stores, leveraging Plus-exclusive features like Scripts, Flow, Functions, Checkout Extensions, and advanced API capabilities. These apps are optimized for enterprise-level stores with high-volume traffic and complex business requirements.

What are Shopify Scripts, Flow, and Functions?

Shopify Scripts are Ruby-based scripts that customize discounts, shipping, and payment options at checkout. Shopify Flow is a workflow automation tool that automates tasks across apps and channels. Shopify Functions are serverless functions that extend checkout functionality with custom logic. All three are exclusive to Shopify Plus stores and enable powerful customization capabilities.

How long does it take to develop a Shopify Plus app?

Development time for Shopify Plus apps varies based on complexity. Simple Plus apps with basic Scripts or Flow integration typically take 6-10 weeks. Medium complexity apps with multiple Plus features take 10-20 weeks. Complex enterprise apps with advanced integrations and high-volume optimization can take 20+ weeks.

What's the difference between regular Shopify apps and Shopify Plus apps?

Regular Shopify apps work on all Shopify plans but are limited to standard APIs and features. Shopify Plus apps leverage Plus-exclusive features like Scripts, Flow, Functions, Checkout Extensions, advanced API rate limits, dedicated support, and enterprise integrations. Plus apps are optimized for high-volume stores and complex business requirements.

How much does Shopify Plus app development cost?

Pricing for Shopify Plus app development depends on complexity and Plus features used. Simple Plus apps with basic Scripts integration range from $10,000-$25,000. Medium apps with Flow and Functions start at $25,000-$75,000. Complex enterprise Plus apps with advanced integrations and optimization start at $75,000+.

Can you integrate Shopify Plus apps with enterprise systems?

Yes, we specialize in enterprise integrations for Shopify Plus stores. We integrate Plus apps with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot), WMS systems, payment processors, shipping providers, and custom enterprise APIs. Our integrations leverage Plus API capabilities and handle high-volume data synchronization.

Do you optimize apps for high-volume Shopify Plus stores?

Absolutely. We optimize Shopify Plus apps for high-volume stores with advanced caching strategies, database optimization, API rate limit management, CDN integration, load balancing, and performance monitoring. Our apps handle millions of requests efficiently and scale automatically with your store's growth.

What Plus-specific features can you implement?

We implement all Shopify Plus-exclusive features including Scripts (discount, shipping, payment customization), Flow (workflow automation), Functions (checkout extensions), Checkout Extensions API, advanced GraphQL Admin API, Multipass SSO, Launchpad, and Bulk Operations API. We also leverage Plus API capabilities like higher rate limits and dedicated resources.

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Ready to Build Your Shopify Plus App?

Let's leverage the full power of Shopify Plus features to build an enterprise-grade app that scales with your business. Get started with a free consultation today.

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30+
Plus Apps Built
100%
Plus Feature Coverage
5M+
Requests/Day Handled
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