Migration from PrestaShop to OpenCart

PLATFORM MIGRATION | PrestaShop to OpenCart

PrestaShop offers powerful e-commerce capabilities, but for businesses looking for a lighter, easier-to-manage, and more cost-effective platform, migrating to OpenCart offers simplicity, full ownership, and open-source flexibility without ongoing SaaS or licensing fees.

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PrestaShop – powerful but technically demanding

PrestaShop provides strong customization and advanced features, but managing the platform can become complex, especially for small to medium businesses that want simpler e-commerce management without heavy technical maintenance.

Advantages of PrestaShop:

  • open-source flexibility,
  • strong multi-language and multi-currency support,
  • advanced product and inventory management,
  • large module marketplace.

Disadvantages of PrestaShop:

  • requires developer expertise for customizations,
  • complex server management and security responsibilities,
  • higher long-term technical maintenance,
  • potential module conflicts with updates.

OpenCart – lightweight and easy-to-manage e-commerce

OpenCart offers a simpler e-commerce solution with full ownership, straightforward management, and lower technical complexity. It’s ideal for businesses that want open-source freedom but without the heavier infrastructure needs of more advanced platforms.

Advantages of OpenCart:

  • lightweight and easy to maintain,
  • no subscription or licensing fees,
  • simple admin panel for store management,
  • large selection of extensions and integrations.

Disadvantages of OpenCart:

  • fewer built-in enterprise-level features,
  • some advanced features may require third-party extensions,
  • still requires basic server management knowledge.

Why migrate your store from PrestaShop to OpenCart?

Migration to OpenCart is a great option if:

  • you want a simpler platform that’s easier to manage day-to-day,
  • you’re looking to eliminate licensing and SaaS costs,
  • you need full code ownership and flexibility,
  • you want lightweight infrastructure with full e-commerce functionality.

OpenCart is perfect for businesses seeking a simple, independent, and cost-effective open-source e-commerce platform without heavy technical overhead.

How does the migration from PrestaShop to OpenCart work?

We carefully manage the migration process to ensure complete data transfer, accurate platform setup, and seamless business continuity throughout the transition.

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

We preserve customer data
Customer profiles, order history, addresses, and contact information are transferred securely.

We restore order history
All past transactions, payment records, and shipping data are fully migrated for complete reporting accuracy and operational continuity.