Migrate Shopware to Shopify
- Complete data transfer including custom fields
- SEO rankings preserved
- Average 3-4 weeks to go-live
Why switch from Shopware to Shopify?
Shopware is powerful, but as your shop grows, server costs, update efforts, and plugin dependencies increase. Shopify offers you: Zero server maintenance, automatic updates, unlimited scalability.
Shopware vs. Shopify
A direct comparison of both platforms
Shopware
- − Manage server hosting yourself
- − Complex major updates (SW5 → SW6)
- − Plugin compatibility issues
- − Developers needed for maintenance
- − Performance tuning required
Shopify
- + Fully hosted platform
- + Automatic updates without migration
- + Verified apps in the App Store
- + Much is customizable yourself
- + Enterprise performance included
What gets migrated?
All important data is fully transferred
Typical migration risks and how we solve them
Without a clear strategy, shops lose rankings, data, or revenue when changing platforms. We secure every step.
Typical Risks
- ✕ SEO loss: Shopware URLs differ significantly
- ✕ Data loss: Custom fields and properties missing
- ✕ Downtime: Complex migration takes time
- ✕ Feature gap: Shopware plugins without equivalent
Our Solutions
- ✓ URL mapping: Complete redirect strategy
- ✓ Metafields: All custom fields transferred
- ✓ Parallel operation: No revenue loss during migration
- ✓ Custom development: Individual solutions when needed
From Shopware to Shopify in 4 Steps
Analysis
We analyze your Shopware setup: plugins, custom fields, integrations.
Migration
All data is cleanly transferred to Shopify. Your theme is rebuilt.
Testing
Checkout tests, SEO validation, function check of all features.
Go-Live
After your approval, the switch happens. Duration: under 5 minutes.
Average project duration: 3 weeks · All from one source
Investment
Every migration is individual – product count, complexity, and additional requirements influence the effort. That's why we calculate each project individually.
plus VAT · Installment payment available
Individual Quote
Tell us about your shop and we'll create a non-binding offer – within 48 hours.
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Successful Projects
A look at selected client projects – from shop migrations to multi-store setups.
What Our Clients Say
View 40+ reviews"Super Zusammenarbeit! Das Team hat unseren kompletten Shop von WooCommerce zu Shopify migriert. Alle Produkte, Kundendaten und SEO-Rankings wurden sauber übertragen."
"Von Anfang an war klar, dass hier Profis am Werk sind. Die Kommunikation war top, alle Deadlines wurden eingehalten und das Ergebnis hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Unsere neue Shopify-Seite lädt schneller und konvertiert besser."
"Schnell, zuverlässig und fair. Die Migration war in 10 Tagen abgeschlossen und alles lief reibungslos. Kann ich nur empfehlen!"
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shopware Migration
Can all Shopware data be migrated?
What happens to my Shopware plugins?
How long does the migration from Shopware take?
Do I need to update Shopware 5 to Shopware 6 first?
What does the migration from Shopware to Shopify cost?
Typical Challenges in Shopware to Shopify Migration
Shopware shops have often grown over years and developed complex structures. Here are the most common challenges we solve in Shopware migrations.
Shopware 5 vs. Shopware 6 – different starting points
Shopware 5 and 6 have fundamentally different architectures. SW5 is built on older code, SW6 is completely redeveloped.
We have experience with both versions and know how to optimally export and migrate data to Shopify.
Complex property structures
Shopware allows very complex product properties and variant structures that may exceed Shopify's limits.
We carefully map to Shopify's variant system and use metafields and special apps for more complex products.
Shopping Experiences and CMS content
Shopware's Shopping Experiences are powerful but not directly transferable.
We analyze your most important landing pages and rebuild them with Shopify's section system – often even more performant.
Payment and checkout customizations
Many Shopware shops have heavily customized checkout processes with special payment methods.
Shopify offers similar possibilities with Checkout Extensibility (Plus) or apps. We ensure your flow is preserved.
Plugin & App Mapping
How we replace your Shopware plugins with Shopify solutions
| Shopware | Shopify | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shopware SEO | Native Meta Fields | Free in Shopify |
| Pickware ERP | Xentral / Billbee | ERP integration |
| Shopping Experiences | Sections / PageFly | Flexible page design |
| Shopware Subscriptions | Recharge / Bold | Subscription management |
| Custom Fields | Metafields | Native Shopify solution |
| Mollie / PayPal Plus | Shopify Payments | Integrated payments |
Migration Checklist
These are the steps we work through together
Before Migration
- Document Shopware version (SW5 or SW6)
- List all active plugins
- Inventory Shopping Experience pages
- Document custom fields and properties
- Check ERP/inventory system connection
After Migration
- Test 301 redirects for all categories and products
- Verify property filters on Shopify
- Verify newsletter integration
- Test inventory synchronization
- Update Google Search Console
Ready to switch to Shopify?
Let's find out in a free consultation how we can safely migrate your Shopware shop to Shopify.
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