Home Shopify Call Blog
Migration to Shopify / Lightspeed

From Lightspeed to Shopify.
More possibilities, same data.

Lightspeed eCom is popular in the Netherlands, but scaling up or wanting more control over your marketing, integrations and design? Then Shopify is the logical next step. We handle the switch carefully, from data to DNS.

Book free migration call → All migrations
Lightspeed vs. Shopify

Why Lightspeed stores switch to Shopify

Lightspeed eCom is a solid platform with good support. For starting and mid-sized stores it works fine. But when you start scaling, want to grow internationally or want to get more from your marketing, you quickly run into its limitations.

Shopify has the larger ecosystem: more apps, better advertising integrations (Meta CAPI, Google Shopping feed), a more powerful checkout and more design freedom. That's why growing stores switch.

App ecosystem
Lightspeed
Limited app selection
Shopify
8,000+ apps in the Shopify App Store
Design freedom
Lightspeed
Limited theme customisation
Shopify
Full control via Liquid + theme editor
Marketing integrations
Lightspeed
Basic Google & Meta connections
Shopify
Advanced server-side tracking, CAPI
International
Lightspeed
Limited multi-currency/language options
Shopify
Shopify Markets: multiple markets & currencies
Our approach

What we take from your Lightspeed store

Product catalogue

All products, variants, categories, prices, inventory and product images are transferred exactly from Lightspeed.

Customer data

Customer accounts and addresses are migrated in compliance with GDPR. Customers activate their account themselves via an invitation email.

Order history

Historical orders remain available for reporting and customer service after the migration.

SEO & redirects

All Lightspeed URLs are forwarded via 301 redirects. Meta data is preserved and carried over to Shopify.

Payment methods

iDEAL, Klarna and other payment methods are set up again via Shopify Payments.

POS connection

Do you also have a physical store? We discuss the best approach for Shopify POS as a replacement or addition.

Frequently asked questions

Lightspeed to Shopify — frequently asked questions

How long does a Lightspeed to Shopify migration take? +
A Lightspeed migration takes an average of 2–5 weeks, depending on the number of products and desired integrations. We always plan an extensive test phase before go-live.
Can I migrate from Lightspeed eCom to Shopify without data loss? +
Yes. We export your product data, customer details and order history from Lightspeed and carefully import these into Shopify. Lightspeed offers good export capabilities via CSV, which makes the migration easier.
What are the advantages of Shopify over Lightspeed eCom? +
Shopify has a larger app ecosystem, better international scalability, a more powerful checkout and stronger integrations with advertising platforms (Meta, Google). Lightspeed eCom is strong in the Dutch market but has limitations in terms of scalability and customisation.
Will I lose my SEO rankings when switching from Lightspeed to Shopify? +
Not with a correct migration. We ensure full URL redirects from all Lightspeed pages to the corresponding Shopify pages. Your meta data and Google Search Console connection are updated.
Will my POS system work after migrating to Shopify? +
Shopify has its own POS system (Shopify POS) that works excellently for physical stores. If you also have a physical store, we discuss the best approach for connecting online and offline.
Ready to make the switch?

Let us migrate your Lightspeed store to Shopify.

Book a free migration call. We analyse your Lightspeed environment and give you an honest picture of the approach, costs and timeline.

  • Fixed price after free intake
  • Your store stays live during the migration
  • SEO value fully preserved
  • Specialists in e-commerce migrations
Official Shopify Partner

Free migration call

Tell us about your Lightspeed store. We give you an immediate honest assessment of the approach.

Book free call →

No obligations. Response within 1 business day.

Related pages

Migration to Shopify (overview) →WooCommerce to Shopify →Magento to Shopify →Shopify Expert →Build a Shopify Store →