As your online shop grows, you may find that Shopify no longer meets your needs. Many businesses switch to Magento, an open-source platform that gives you more control over your website’s design, features, and management. As Magento partners, Pixie Commerce can guide you through the key benefits and things to consider when making the move.

Why Switch from Shopify to Magento?

More Control and Customisation
Shopify is easy to use but has limits on customisation. Magento, being open-source, allows you to change almost every part of your website to suit your business. Whether you need a unique checkout process or special product options, Magento offers greater flexibility.

Handles Growth Better
If your shop is expanding, Magento is built to manage larger product ranges and more visitors better than Shopify. Businesses needing advanced stock control, multi-store setups, or wholesale options often prefer Magento.

Full Ownership
Shopify runs on a subscription model and hosts your site on its servers, meaning you don’t fully own it. Magento lets you choose where to host your website and gives you full control over your data, performance, and security.

Better SEO and Marketing Features
Magento provides stronger SEO tools than Shopify, making it easier to improve search rankings. It also allows more advanced marketing strategies, such as personalised promotions and better customer grouping.

More Integrations
While Shopify has many apps, Magento works better with different business systems, such as stock control and customer databases. If your business relies on custom software, Magento may be the better choice.

Things to Think About Before Moving

Switching from Shopify to Magento takes careful planning to avoid problems. Here are some key points:

  • Moving Your Data: Products, customers, and order history must be transferred correctly to avoid mistakes.

  • Website Design: Magento does not have ready-made themes like Shopify, so you may need a custom design.

  • SEO Impact: Redirects and SEO work are needed to keep your search rankings.

  • Learning and Maintenance: Magento is more complex than Shopify, so training and ongoing support are important.

At Pixie Commerce, we help businesses move from Shopify to Magento smoothly, reducing disruption and making sure you get the most from your new platform. If you're thinking about switching, get in touch with us today!