Migration from OpenCart to BigCommerce

PLATFORM MIGRATION | OpenCart to BigCommerce

OpenCart offers open-source flexibility for small businesses but may become limiting as your e-commerce needs grow. Migrating to BigCommerce allows you to eliminate server management, unlock native B2B features, and leverage enterprise SaaS infrastructure for multi-channel sales, international expansion, and scalable long-term growth.

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OpenCart – lightweight but self-managed

OpenCart works well for simple e-commerce setups but requires self-hosting, server management, and manual scaling. Businesses often hit limitations when they seek advanced integrations, B2B capabilities, or multi-channel growth without major development work.

Advantages of OpenCart:

  • lightweight open-source architecture,
  • lower upfront hosting and licensing costs,
  • code ownership with customization flexibility,
  • growing extension marketplace.

Disadvantages of OpenCart:

  • requires technical knowledge for hosting, security, and scaling,
  • limited native B2B and enterprise-level features,
  • more complex integrations require custom development,
  • plugin conflicts may appear in larger setups.

BigCommerce – enterprise SaaS simplicity with powerful scalability

BigCommerce provides a fully hosted SaaS platform built for fast-growing businesses. It eliminates server management while offering native B2B capabilities, API-first architecture, advanced multi-channel selling, and built-in scalability for international operations.

Advantages of BigCommerce:

  • fully hosted SaaS with no server management,
  • native B2B, multi-store, and multi-channel sales support,
  • API-first and headless commerce capabilities,
  • seamless ERP, CRM, and fulfillment integrations.

Disadvantages of BigCommerce:

  • monthly subscription pricing grows with revenue,
  • less backend access compared to open-source platforms.

Why migrate your store from OpenCart to BigCommerce?

Migration to BigCommerce makes sense if:

  • you want to eliminate server infrastructure and technical maintenance,
  • you need built-in B2B, multi-channel, and international selling features,
  • you seek SaaS simplicity with enterprise scalability,
  • you require seamless integrations with ERP, CRM, POS, and marketplaces.

BigCommerce is ideal for businesses that have outgrown OpenCart’s limitations and want to simplify operations while unlocking powerful SaaS-based e-commerce growth.

How does the migration from OpenCart to BigCommerce work?

We manage your migration with care, ensuring complete data accuracy, proper platform configuration, and uninterrupted operations during the transition.

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

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

We restore order history
All transactions, payment records, and shipping data are fully transferred for accurate reporting and operational continuity.