Magento Enterprise to Shopify Migration

If your business is still running on Magento Enterprise (now Adobe Commerce), you may be feeling the pressure of rising costs, slow customizations, and complex management.

Upgrading to the latest version of Adobe Commerce might not be the best move for your business. Many enterprises are switching to Shopify for a reason.

Shopify provides a modern, scalable, and cost-effective solution that empowers businesses to streamline operations, increase conversion rates, and stay ahead of the competition.

"While many eCommerce platforms require countless development hours for basic page customizations, Deploi keeps it simple with Shopify. Most of our customizations take just 2 to 10 hours, delivering efficient, cost-effective solutions because speed to value is essential for our clients." — Kaushal Patel, Principal Engineer at Deploi

Why Businesses Are Migrating from Magento to Shopify

Many businesses that once thrived on Magento Enterprise are now finding the platform increasingly complex and costly to maintain.

With Adobe shifting its focus toward enterprise customers with massive budgets, mid-market and high-growth brands are looking for a more agile, scalable solution.

Shopify offers a modern, cost-effective alternative with faster innovation cycles, lower total cost of ownership, and a seamless ecosystem that supports growth without technical roadblocks. Here's why so many businesses are making the switch.

A Future-Proof Platform That Innovates

Magento Enterprise was once the gold standard for large-scale eCommerce, but Adobe’s acquisition of Magento has shifted its focus toward enterprise customers willing to invest millions annually into the platform. If you’re not a $5B+ brand with a dedicated Adobe Commerce team, the shift has likely made Magento feel less agile, more costly, and more complex to maintain.

Shopify is different. In 2023 alone, Shopify invested $1.7 billion in R&D, ensuring businesses benefit from frequent updates, cutting-edge features, and seamless integrations. No more expensive version upgrades or dev-heavy customizations to stay current.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

A 2024 independent study found Shopify's TCO to be up to 36% better than competitors, including Magento (Adobe Commerce). Here’s why:

• No unpredictable hosting or maintenance costs. Adobe Commerce often requires significant infrastructure investments.

• Lower reliance on costly development resources. Shopify allows businesses to iterate faster without extensive backend engineering.

• More affordable implementation. Setting up a Shopify store is 42% cheaper than Adobe Commerce and up to 88% cheaper than BigCommerce.

• Higher conversion rates. Shopify’s streamlined checkout and native features boost conversions by up to 36%.

Magento’s hidden costs add up. Companies spend millions annually on security, development, hosting, and licensing. Shopify eliminates this friction, providing predictable costs that let businesses focus on growth, not maintenance. For additional insights we recommend downloading Shopify's TCO whitepaper.

Faster, More Flexible Customizations

Magento customizations often require weeks or months of development, making innovation painfully slow. With Shopify, the same updates can be done in hours or days, allowing businesses to test, iterate, and scale faster.

We’ve helped brands implement:

• Custom checkout flows without third-party dependencies.

• AI-powered product recommendations built directly into Shopify themes.

• Bespoke site search solutions tailored to high-volume product catalogs.

"Historically, it’s very expensive to build the types of ecommerce experiences we need. With Shopify, it takes a matter of weeks. At the pace of a startup, we are able to deploy commerce capabilities in the enterprise space." — Steve Duran, Director of Global Commerce at Carrier

Enterprise-Grade App Ecosystem & Built-In Features

Magento’s 4,000+ extensions often require custom development and debugging. Shopify’s 8,000+ vetted apps integrate seamlessly, allowing businesses to scale effortlessly without worrying about compatibility issues.

Shopify also comes with robust built-in features that eliminate the need for costly third-party extensions:

• Optimized checkout experience (Shopify's native checkout outperforms Magento in conversion rates)

• Advanced analytics & reporting

• Multi-channel selling (social, marketplaces, B2B)

• Enterprise-grade security & fraud prevention

Ease of Use for Fast-Moving Teams

Magento requires engineers for even minor updates. Shopify’s intuitive interface empowers non-technical teams to:

• Manage product updates without developers

• Launch promotions instantly

• Optimize and refine content in real-time

For companies without massive engineering teams, this ease of use is transformative.

Your Shopify Migration: Key Steps for a Smooth Transition

A successful Shopify migration requires strategic planning and execution. At Deploi, we’ve perfected the process, ensuring a seamless transition with zero disruption.

Migration Strategy & Business Alignment

Every migration starts with a clear strategy. We assess:

• Business goals (growth, international expansion, automation needs)

• Existing site structure (catalog size, integrations, checkout flows)

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success

Data Migration & SEO Retention

• Product catalogs, customer data, and order history are migrated without loss.

• SEO redirects are meticulously planned to preserve organic rankings and traffic.

Enterprise-Grade SEO & Analytics Implementation

• SEO architecture optimization to improve search rankings.

• Advanced analytics setup for performance tracking.

• Programmatic SEO enhancements to drive long-tail organic traffic (our specialty at Deploi).

Shopify Store Development & Customization

• Optimized UI/UX tailored for higher conversions.

• Custom feature development where needed.

• Seamless integrations with ERP, CRM, and marketing tools.

Testing & Seamless Launch

• Comprehensive pre-launch testing to ensure performance, security, and reliability.

• Go-live strategy to avoid downtime or disruptions.

Why Choose Deploi?

Most agencies can migrate your store, but at Deploi, we make it a strategic advantage.

Our team specializes in high-speed, high-impact migrations that don’t just transfer data; they optimize performance, enhance SEO, and accelerate growth.

With deep expertise in custom Shopify development, AI-driven solutions, and enterprise SEO, we ensure your migration isn’t just seamless, it’s a level up. As part of your migration, we include an exclusive SEO growth initiative that drives millions in incremental revenue.

Speed to Value

We deliver world-class Shopify migrations fast. Our efficient processes and expert engineers eliminate bottlenecks, so your business isn’t stuck waiting on an agency backlog.

Advanced Expertise

We don’t just build websites—we solve complex eCommerce challenges. Our experience includes:

• Proprietary Shopify app development for site search and checkout enhancements.

• Algorithmic trading and AI-powered applications.

• Large-scale SEO growth solutions that drive millions in incremental revenue.

Exclusive SEO Growth Offer for Migration Clients

We provide a high-impact SEO growth initiative for migration clients that has generated millions in additional revenue for enterprise brands.

• Using programmatic SEO techniques, we helped Indigo generate an estimated $3M in additional revenue within the first year.

• Our Walmart prototype generated over 2.5 million organic clicks annually from 2,100 additional product listing pages.

• Another Walmart project focused on brand category combination listing pages helped drive millions in GMV.  

As part of your Shopify migration with Deploi, we include a custom SEO growth initiative designed specifically for your catalog and industry to ensure your organic reach expands post-migration, rather than shrinking.