Shopify vs Magento: Which Platform Do You Choose?
Magento is an enterprise heavyweight with matching costs and complexity. Shopify is faster, cheaper, and scales up to Shopify Plus. Which fits your business?
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Magento (Adobe Commerce) is the heavyweight among e-commerce platforms. Unlimited scalability, native B2B functionality, and full control over the source code. But the price is heavy too: the enterprise license starts from $22,000 per year, plus implementation costs from €50,000 to €250,000+. Shopify offers comparable scalability through Shopify Plus (from $2,300/month) without the technical burden of self-management.
The Netherlands is one of the largest Magento markets worldwide. Many SMB webshops run on Magento Open Source (free), but struggle with high maintenance costs, slow updates, and developer dependency. Migrating to Shopify is then a logical step.
Channify migrates Magento stores to Shopify and connects Channable for feeds and marketplaces. We preserve your SEO value with 301 redirects.
Why more and more Magento webshops migrate to Shopify
10x lower total costs
Shopify Plus from $2,300/month everything included. Adobe Commerce starts at $22,000/year excluding hosting, developers, and maintenance.
Learn moreUpdates without a developer
Shopify updates are automatic and free. Magento updates almost always require a developer and can take weeks.
Learn more24/7 support included
Shopify offers 24/7 support in the subscription price. Magento enterprise support requires an additional SLA contract with an agency.
Learn moreShopify vs Magento: side-by-side
| Feature | Shopify | Magento |
|---|---|---|
| Type platform | SaaS (hosted) | Open-source / PaaS |
| Enterprise price from | $2,300/month (Plus) | $22,000/year (Adobe) |
| Implementation costs | €1,400-€15,000 | €50,000-€250,000+ |
| B2B functionality | ✓ Shopify Plus B2B | ✓ Native, very deep |
| Customizability | ~ Within limits | ✓ Unlimited (source code) |
| Maintenance | ✓ Hassle-free | ✗ Developer required |
| Channable integration | ✓ Seamless (App Store) | ✓ Enterprise extension |
| Multi-store management | ✓ Shopify Plus | ✓ Native |
Frequently asked questions about Shopify vs Magento
When is Magento still the better choice?
Magento is relevant for complex enterprise architectures with dedicated development teams, customer-specific price lists per B2B segment, multi-brand management from one backend, and full data sovereignty. For the vast majority of SMBs, it's overkill.
Can I migrate my Magento store to Shopify?
Yes. We migrate products, customers, order history, blog posts, and SEO redirects. More complex migrations with custom Magento modules sometimes require adjustments, but most functionality can be reproduced in Shopify with apps. A migration takes 3-8 weeks.
What does a Magento to Shopify migration cost?
Costs depend on your catalog size, number of custom modules, and integrations. A standard migration starts from €2,500. For complex enterprise migrations, this can go up to €15,000+. Book an intro for a custom quote.
Will I lose SEO value during migration?
No, if done correctly. We set up 301 redirects from all old Magento URLs to the new Shopify URLs, preserve meta data and structured data, and check indexing after go-live. SEO value is preserved.
Does Shopify offer B2B features as good as Magento?
Shopify Plus has strong B2B features: customer-specific catalogs, price lists, quick order forms, and payment terms. Magento goes deeper on complex B2B scenarios, but for most B2B webshops, Shopify Plus is sufficient.
Does Channable work with both platforms?
Yes. Channable has a native Shopify app and an enterprise Magento extension (via Magmodules). Both integrations support real-time feed updates and order connections. After migration to Shopify, you keep your Channable configuration.
Considering a migration from Magento to Shopify?
Edwin assesses your Magento setup and gives honest advice on whether migration makes sense, including cost estimates and timeline.
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