Magento Enterprise to Shopify Migraton Cost - A Complete Breakdown

A detailed breakdown of the costs of migrating from Magento Enterprise to Shopify covers data migration, custom features, integrations, design, and SEO.

Martin Dejnicki

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16 March, 2025

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6 min read

Migrating from Magento Enterprise (Adobe Commerce) to Shopify is a highly strategic investment for businesses looking to optimize scalability, reduce operational costs, and simplify platform management. Shopify’s cloud-based infrastructure eliminates the need for expensive hosting and maintenance while providing robust features and integrations to support complex eCommerce operations.

For businesses operating at scale, a migration requires extensive data restructuring, feature redevelopment, ERP integrations, and a full design refresh to align with Shopify’s ecosystem. At Deploi, we specialize in complex migrations that ensure seamless transitions without disruptions to business operations.

This guide provides a detailed cost breakdown of the core migration components, including data migration, custom feature rebuilding, integrations, UX/UI design, SEO considerations, and post-migration support.

Detailed Migration Cost Breakdown

For large-scale eCommerce brands, the migration process involves complex data structures, multiple system integrations, custom feature development, and design work. Below is a realistic breakdown of cost estimates based on actual project complexity.

Discovery & Planning

  • Technical Discovery & Requirements Analysis – Evaluating data structures, third-party integrations, and defining migration scope. (80–150 hours, $8,000–$15,000)

  • Custom Feature Mapping – Assessing Magento custom features and determining Shopify equivalents or custom development. (60–120 hours, $6,000–$12,000)

Data Migration Costs

  • Product Catalog Migration – Mapping, restructuring, and importing large product catalogs (SKUs, categories, attributes). (120–250 hours, $12,000–$25,000)

  • Customer & Order History Migration – Transferring millions of customer profiles and historical orders securely. (100–200 hours, $10,000–$20,000)

  • SEO Migration & URL Redirects – Setting up 301 redirects, preserving ranking, and avoiding traffic loss. (60–120 hours, $6,000–$12,000)

Custom Feature Rebuilding

  • Custom Checkout & Payment Gateways – Rebuilding Magento checkout flows in Shopify, ensuring compliance with Shopify Payments. (150–300 hours, $15,000–$30,000)

  • Advanced Pricing Models & Discounts – Recreating tiered pricing, wholesale pricing, and dynamic discounts. (100–200 hours, $10,000–$20,000)

  • Product Bundles & Customizable Products – Implementing complex product configurations and bundling logic. (80–160 hours, $8,000–$16,000)

Enterprise-Level App Configuration & Integrations

  • ERP & Inventory Management Integration – Connecting SAP, NetSuite, or other enterprise resource planning systems. (200–400 hours, $20,000–$40,000)

  • CRM & Customer Data Synchronization – Integrating Salesforce, HubSpot, or custom CRMs with Shopify Plus. (100–200 hours, $10,000–$20,000)

  • Advanced Marketing Automation & Personalization – Migrating to Klaviyo, Omnisend, or AI-driven personalization platforms. (80–150 hours, $8,000–$15,000)

UX/UI Design & Theme Development

  • Design Discovery & Research – Stakeholder interviews, competitor analysis, and gathering design requirements. (80–120 hours, $8,000–$12,000)

  • Wireframing & UX Prototyping – Creating wireframes and interactive prototypes for all key page templates. (100–200 hours, $10,000–$20,000)

  • High-Fidelity UI Design – Developing visually compelling UI designs based on research and brand identity. (150–250 hours, $15,000–$25,000)

  • Fully Custom Shopify Theme Development – Building a high-performance, enterprise-grade Shopify storefront. (300–500 hours, $30,000–$50,000)

  • Mobile-First Optimization & Performance Enhancements – Optimizing for speed, accessibility, and usability. (80–150 hours, $8,000–$15,000)

Testing, Training & Post-Migration Support

  • Comprehensive QA Testing & Debugging – Identifying and fixing migration issues before launch. (60–120 hours, $6,000–$12,000)

  • Conversion Rate Optimization & A/B Testing – Implementing CRO best practices for large-scale brands. (80–150 hours, $8,000–$15,000)

  • Admin & Team Training – Onboarding teams on Shopify’s backend, workflows, and integrations. (50–100 hours, $5,000–$10,000)

Total Estimated Migration Cost Breakdown

  Cost Category  Estimated Hours  Estimated Cost
  Discovery & Planning  140–270   $14,000–$27,000
  Data Migration  280–570  $28,000–$57,000
  Custom Feature Rebuilding  330–660  $33,000–$66,000
  Enterprise App Integrations  380–750  $38,000–$75,000
  SEO & Traffic Preservation  60–120  $6,000–$12,000
  UX/UI Design & Theme Development  710–1220  $71,000–$122,000
  Testing, Training & Support  190–370  $19,000–$37,000
  Total Estimated Migration Cost  2,090–3,960+  $209,000 – $396,000+

Bonus Offer: Data-Driven SEO Growth Initiative

As part of our bonus offer, we include a Data-Driven SEO Growth Initiative to ensure that businesses migrate successfully and gain an SEO advantage post-migration.

What This Includes:

  • Comprehensive SEO Audit – Identifying opportunities for organic growth and ensuring all redirects are SEO-optimized.

  • Content & Structured Data Optimization – Applying structured markup and metadata enhancements to improve search performance.

  • Scalable SEO Strategies – Leveraging dynamic, data-driven approaches similar to our work with Indigo and Walmart.

  • Automated Product Listing Page Strategy – Similar to our Walmart prototype, which generated 2.5M annualized clicks through just 2,100 additional PLPs, we apply automated SEO techniques to drive significant traffic.

  • Advanced Internal Linking & Navigation Strategies – Implementing AI-powered linking structures to improve indexability and organic rankings.

By integrating these SEO-driven methodologies, we ensure that post-migration traffic does not just recover—it grows exponentially.

Why Migrate with Deploi?

At Deploi, we bring extensive experience in complex, enterprise-level replatforming projects. Our team has successfully migrated large-scale eCommerce stores, ensuring smooth transitions while minimizing business disruptions. We are not just Shopify migration experts—we are a team of highly skilled engineers and strategists who build world-class software solutions from scratch in-house.

What Sets Us Apart?

  • Deep Technical Expertise – We build custom solutions and integrations that go beyond standard migrations, ensuring enterprise-grade performance and scalability.

  • Proven Success with Enterprise Clients – We've worked with some of the largest brands, handling complex migrations and data architecture challenges with ease.

  • SEO & Growth-Driven Approach – Unlike standard migration agencies, we integrate high-impact SEO strategies into every migration, helping clients gain organic visibility post-launch.

  • Strong Partnership Mentality – We collaborate with companies that share our values of integrity, empathy, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring we work as true partners rather than just service providers.

  • Efficiency Without Compromise – We leverage automation, advanced data processing techniques, and Shopify’s most powerful tools to optimize every migration and accelerate time-to-value.

If you're looking for a Shopify migration partner who understands the technical, strategic, and operational challenges of large-scale migrations, Deploi is the team for you.

Let’s discuss how we can make your migration seamless and position your brand for long-term success.

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Martin Dejnicki

Martin is Deploi’s Director of Engineering & Product Development, with 25+ years of experience in web development, digital product innovation, and digital marketing. Since launching his first website at 16, he has helped industry leaders transform their digital strategies to drive real business growth. At Deploi, he leads a team that turns complex challenges into scalable, high-impact solutions. Ready to elevate your digital strategy? Let’s talk.