Migration from OpenCart to PrestaShop

PLATFORM MIGRATION | OpenCart to PrestaShop

OpenCart is simple and lightweight, but as your business grows, you may require more advanced features, better scalability, and stronger multi-language or multi-currency support. Migrating to PrestaShop allows you to maintain open-source flexibility while gaining access to more powerful e-commerce capabilities and greater customization options for international expansion.

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OpenCart – lightweight but feature-limited

OpenCart works well for small businesses needing simple store management, but it may lack advanced features and integrations required for larger or more complex e-commerce operations. Expanding functionality often depends on third-party extensions and developer customization.

Advantages of OpenCart:

  • simple and lightweight open-source platform,
  • low hosting and operating costs,
  • fully self-hosted with complete code access,
  • growing extension marketplace.

Disadvantages of OpenCart:

  • limited out-of-the-box functionality for B2B or international growth,
  • less mature ecosystem for advanced features,
  • requires developer support for customizations,
  • plugin conflicts can occur with complex setups.

PrestaShop – advanced e-commerce with open-source freedom

PrestaShop offers more powerful built-in features while remaining fully open-source. It provides strong support for multi-language, multi-currency, B2B, and custom integrations — making it ideal for businesses scaling into larger or international markets while retaining technical flexibility.

Advantages of PrestaShop:

  • more advanced multi-language and multi-currency capabilities,
  • fully customizable open-source architecture,
  • extensive module marketplace for feature expansion,
  • better scalability for growing businesses.

Disadvantages of PrestaShop:

  • requires developer involvement for advanced modifications,
  • self-managed hosting, updates, and security,
  • complex integrations may require additional customization work.

Why migrate your store from OpenCart to PrestaShop?

Migration to PrestaShop makes sense if:

  • you need more powerful built-in features to support business growth,
  • you plan to expand internationally with multiple currencies and languages,
  • you want open-source flexibility with more scalability,
  • you require more advanced product, inventory, or B2B functionality.

PrestaShop is ideal for businesses that have outgrown OpenCart’s limitations and need a more advanced, scalable, and fully customizable open-source solution.

How does the migration from OpenCart to PrestaShop work?

We carefully manage the full migration process to ensure data accuracy, proper configuration, and uninterrupted business operations throughout the transition.

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

We preserve customer data
Customer accounts, addresses, and order history are securely transferred and mapped correctly.

We restore order history
All transactions, payments, and shipping data are fully migrated for reporting and operational continuity.