Migration from BigCommerce to OpenCart

PLATFORM MIGRATION | BigCommerce to OpenCart

BigCommerce offers SaaS convenience but can become costly and limited for businesses that prefer full control, complete code ownership, and lower long-term operating costs. Migrating to OpenCart provides open-source flexibility, lightweight infrastructure, and affordable customization, ideal for companies looking for a simple, fully self-managed e-commerce solution without SaaS fees.

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BigCommerce – SaaS convenience but increasing subscription costs

BigCommerce offers fully hosted SaaS infrastructure with strong B2B and multi-channel features but can become expensive as sales volume grows. Businesses seeking more independence and full code control may face restrictions with backend access, customization, and long-term pricing models.

Advantages of BigCommerce:

  • fully hosted SaaS platform with automatic updates,
  • native B2B and multi-channel support,
  • API-first headless commerce capabilities,
  • integrations with ERP, CRM, and marketplaces.

Disadvantages of BigCommerce:

  • subscription pricing grows with revenue,
  • limited backend access for full customization,
  • reliance on paid apps for many advanced features,
  • no server-level control for IT teams.

OpenCart – lightweight open-source freedom

OpenCart offers full code ownership, easy self-hosting, and lower ongoing costs. It’s ideal for businesses that want simplicity, full customization access, and control over both hosting and store operations without the limitations of SaaS licensing models.

Advantages of OpenCart:

  • fully open-source with full code access,
  • lower long-term operational and hosting costs,
  • lightweight, easy to manage,
  • large extension marketplace for feature expansion.

Disadvantages of OpenCart:

  • requires server and security management,
  • limited native enterprise-level features,
  • advanced features may require custom development,
  • fewer built-in integrations compared to SaaS platforms.

Why migrate your store from BigCommerce to OpenCart?

Migration to OpenCart makes sense if:

  • you want full code ownership and server control,
  • you need to reduce SaaS subscription and app costs,
  • you prefer lightweight infrastructure that’s easy to manage,
  • you want full freedom to customize and scale independently.

OpenCart is ideal for businesses that want maximum flexibility, full platform ownership, and long-term independence from SaaS platforms while still maintaining e-commerce scalability.

How does the migration from BigCommerce to OpenCart work?

We manage your migration carefully to ensure data accuracy, proper platform setup, and uninterrupted store operations throughout the entire transition.

We transfer complete product data
Products, categories, variants, SEO data, images, and attributes are fully imported into OpenCart.

We preserve customer data
Customer profiles, addresses, orders, and contact information are securely migrated.

We restore order history
Transactions, payments, and shipping records are fully transferred for accurate reporting and business continuity.