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From Magento to Shopify.
Less complexity, more growth.

Magento is powerful but heavy. High server costs, expensive developers, slow updates — and Magento 1 has been end-of-life for years. Shopify gives you the same power without the technical burden. We handle the migration from A to Z.

Magento vs. Shopify

Why Magento stores switch to Shopify

Magento (also known as Adobe Commerce) is built for enterprise-level e-commerce with full control over the infrastructure. But that control comes at a price: high hosting and licensing costs, constant technical maintenance and dependence on Magento specialists for every change.

Shopify delivers 90% of Magento's functionality at a fraction of the cost and maintenance. Stores that switch often see a 40–60% reduction in technical costs, and a faster team that can make changes independently.

Magento 1 — end-of-life

Magento 1 no longer receives security updates. If you're still running Magento 1, migration is not an option but a necessity. We help you switch quickly and safely.

Hosting costs
Magento €200–€2,000+/month
Shopify €21–€289/month all-in
Technical maintenance
Magento High (server, updates, patches)
Shopify Minimal — Shopify handles it
Developer dependency
Magento High (Magento specialists)
Shopify Low (self-manageable)
Time to market
Magento Weeks/months per feature
Shopify Days via apps or theme editor
Performance
Magento Depends on server investment
Shopify Optimised as standard
Our approach

What we migrate from Magento to Shopify?

Magento has a more complex data structure than most other platforms. Our approach accounts for that.

Products & attributes

Magento's configurable and grouped products are correctly mapped to Shopify variants. All attributes, categories and images are transferred.

Customers & accounts

Customer accounts, addresses and account details are migrated. Customers activate their account via an invitation email.

Orders & history

Historical orders remain available for reporting and customer service.

SEO & URL structure

All existing Magento URLs are forwarded via redirects. Meta data and canonical tags are correctly set up.

Extensions → Apps

We inventory your Magento extensions and find the best-fitting Shopify equivalent for each functionality.

Custom functionality

Complex Magento custom work? We assess per feature whether an app is sufficient or custom Shopify development is needed.

Frequently asked questions

Magento to Shopify — frequently asked questions

How long does a Magento to Shopify migration take? +
A Magento migration typically takes 4–8 weeks. Magento has a complex data structure, which means the mapping to Shopify requires more preparation than other platforms.
Can I migrate from Magento 1 to Shopify? +
Yes. Magento 1 has officially reached end-of-life and is no longer secured. Migration to Shopify is therefore extra urgent. We migrate from both Magento 1 and Magento 2 (Adobe Commerce).
Will my product catalogue remain intact during the migration? +
Yes. We export your full product catalogue including attributes, variants, category structure, prices and images. For complex Magento configurations we create a custom mapping to Shopify variants.
What happens to my Magento extensions? +
Magento extensions do not work in Shopify. We inventory all the extensions you use and find the best-fitting Shopify app for each functionality, or build custom code if that's a better fit.
How much does a Magento to Shopify migration cost? +
Magento migrations are more complex than WooCommerce migrations. After a free intake we give a fixed price. Typically Magento migrations range between €3,000 and €15,000+ depending on catalogue size and desired customisation.
Ready to make the switch?

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  • Fixed price after free intake
  • Specialists in Magento → Shopify migrations
  • SEO value fully preserved
  • From Magento 1 and Magento 2
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