Magento Enterprise to Shopify Migraton Cost - A Complete Breakdown

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.