Migration from Shopify to OpenCart

PLATFORM MIGRATION | Shopify to OpenCart

Shopify offers simplicity and convenience, but SaaS subscription fees, limited backend access, and platform restrictions may lead businesses to seek more independence and cost control. Migrating to OpenCart allows for full ownership, flexibility, and lower long-term operating costs while maintaining e-commerce functionality.

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Shopify – easy SaaS but limited freedom

Shopify simplifies e-commerce store management but offers limited flexibility for businesses that want full control over store functionality, backend customization, or server management. SaaS fees can also increase as the business scales and needs more apps.

Advantages of Shopify:

  • fully hosted platform with no server management,
  • quick launch and user-friendly interface,
  • secure infrastructure with 24/7 support,
  • large app ecosystem for extended features.

Disadvantages of Shopify:

  • ongoing subscription and app fees,
  • limited backend access and server control,
  • restricted customization for complex requirements,
  • transaction fees for external payment gateways.

OpenCart – lightweight, open-source flexibility

OpenCart offers full ownership and control with a lightweight, open-source framework. Businesses can avoid subscription costs, fully customize their stores, and manage server hosting independently while still accessing a large marketplace of extensions.

Advantages of OpenCart:

  • no subscription fees — one-time licensing,
  • full control over server, code, and store data,
  • lightweight and fast performance,
  • extensive library of extensions and integrations.

Disadvantages of OpenCart:

  • requires server management and maintenance,
  • some advanced features may require third-party extensions,
  • less built-in functionality compared to enterprise SaaS platforms.

Why migrate your store from Shopify to OpenCart?

Migration to OpenCart is a great option if:

  • you want full store ownership and independence,
  • you’re looking to eliminate SaaS fees and reduce long-term costs,
  • you require full backend access and code-level customization,
  • you prefer open-source flexibility with control over server and security management.

OpenCart is ideal for businesses that want full control over their e-commerce platform with a cost-effective and highly customizable solution.

How does the migration from Shopify to OpenCart work?

We manage the entire migration securely and efficiently, ensuring complete data preservation, proper configuration, and uninterrupted store operations during the transition.

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

We preserve customer data
All customer profiles, addresses, and order history are safely migrated.

We restore order history
Transaction records, payment statuses, and shipping data are transferred for full reporting and business continuity.