Migrate your Shopify store to Magento 2 with Hyvä and Liquid Framework to eliminate platform transaction fees, remove variant limits, and gain full checkout customization. Our structured 60-day migration process ensures zero data loss, SEO preservation, and guaranteed PageSpeed scores of 95+. Break free from Shopify's limitations and save $40,000-60,000+ annually compared to Shopify Plus.
Why Merchants Outgrow Shopify
On non-Shopify Payments (unless on Plus). Costs thousands monthly at scale.
Per product. Complex catalogs hit this ceiling fast.
Strict limits block deep ERP/PIM integrations and bulk operations.
Separate stores require clones. No unified backend for multiple brands/regions.
Why Growing Businesses Leave Shopify
Real frustrations from Reddit merchants who outgrew Shopify. Magento removes every barrier.
Transaction Fee Lock-In ($60K-240K/year)
Use Shopify Payments or pay 0.5-2% extra per transaction. At $1M/month revenue, that's $60,000-240,000 yearly just in fees. Reddit consensus: #1 reason to leave.
Checkout Customization Wall (Plus Required)
Need checkout edits? Pay $2,000+/month for Plus. Even then, Shopify deprecates features with 10 months notice, blocking production changes mid-season. Reddit case: Agency blocked from critical holiday checkout edit.
Operations & Complexity Roadblocks
High complexity in operations, finance/checkout, customer needs, or marketing? Shopify hits walls. You overcome with apps, then scripts, then migrate. Reddit: 'Complexity in any area = Shopify roadblocks.'
App Cost Spiral ($300-800/month)
Simple features need paid apps. 10-15 apps = $300-800/month. Each app slows your site, creates conflicts. Reddit: 'App ecosystem becomes expensive fast.' Plus performance degradation.
Limited Financial Control & Chargeback
Shopify holds funds, minimal fraud protection, limited financial control. Reddit: 'Next to zero chargeback protection' and arbitrary fund holds. Cash flow issues, fraud losses.
B2B & ERP Integration Gaps
Complex customer groups, custom pricing, bulk orders, advanced inventory, ERP sync. All require Plus or expensive workarounds. Reddit: 'Complex B2B requirements, PIM, ERP, DAM integrations impossible.'
Transparent Migration Pricing
One-time migration cost + predictable monthly subscription. No hidden platform fees.
Migration Project
Full Shopify to Magento migration with Hyvä
Exact cost depends on store complexity, custom features, and integrations
Liquid Framework Subscription
After migration, keep your store fast, secure, and up-to-date
Learn more about Liquid Framework- Proactive monitoring and support
- Performance optimization
- Security updates and patches
- Regular backups
- Technical support
Cost Savings vs Shopify Plus
| Shopify Plus | Magento + Liquid | |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify Plus Subscription | $2,000-2,300/month | €799/month (hosting + Liquid) |
| Transaction Fees (at $100K/mo revenue) | $2,000/month (2%) | $0/month |
| Essential Apps | $500-2,000/month | $0 (built-in features) |
| Total Monthly (at scale) | $4,500-6,300 | €799 |
Save $40,000-60,000+ annually vs Shopify Plus
Shopify to Magento in 60 Days
Shopify to Magento in 60 Days
Structured migration with zero downtime and data integrity guaranteed
Audit & Planning
We analyze your Shopify store and plan the perfect Magento setup
Magento Installation & Data Transfer
Set up Magento + Liquid Framework and migrate all your data
Hyvä Theme & Custom Features
Build a blazing-fast frontend and customize checkout
ERP/PIM Integration & QA
Connect systems and test everything exhaustively
Go-Live & Continuous Improvement
Launch with confidence and optimize for growth
Platform Capabilities: Side by Side
Platform Capabilities: Side by Side
See exactly what changes when you move from Shopify to Magento + Liquid Framework
Catalog & Products
- 2,048 variant limit per product
- Rigid product model (3-option paradigm)
- Limited custom attributes
- No native bundling/configurables
- Unlimited variants & attributes
- Complex configurables, bundles, grouped products
- Custom product types
- Advanced pricing rules (tier, group, special)
Multi-Store & International
- Markets (simplified multi-region)
- Separate stores require clones
- No unified inventory across stores
- Limited per-region catalog control
- True multi-store from one backend
- Multiple websites, stores, store views
- Separate catalogs, pricing, currencies per region
- Unified inventory with source selection
Checkout & Payments
- Transaction fees (0.5-2%) on third-party PSPs
- Limited checkout customization (Extensibility API)
- Shopify Payments required to avoid fees
- Basic PO/terms (Plus B2B only)
- Zero platform transaction fees
- Fully customizable checkout (Hyvä Checkout)
- Any PSP integration
- Custom payment terms, PO, credit limits
B2B & Enterprise
- B2B only on Plus ($2000+/month)
- Basic company accounts
- Limited quote/approval workflows
- No native credit limits
- Enterprise B2B on Open Source
- Company hierarchies, roles, permissions
- Advanced quoting, approval chains
- Credit limits, purchase orders, terms
Integrations
- Strict API rate limits (2 req/sec standard)
- Limited bulk operations
- App reliance for complex integrations
- No direct database access
- Unlimited API calls (your infrastructure)
- Queue-based integrations (RabbitMQ)
- Direct ERP/PIM/OMS connectivity
- Full database access for BI/analytics
Performance & Control
- Strong baseline (managed CDN)
- Limited server configuration
- Liquid theme engine constraints
- No direct cache control
- Hyvä: Lighthouse 90-100 scores
- Full stack control (cache, CDN, infra)
- Modern frontend (Tailwind + Alpine.js)
- Custom optimization strategies
Complete Migration Package
Complete Migration Package
Everything you need for a successful transition from Shopify to Magento
Full Data Migration
- Products, variants, images, descriptions
- Customer accounts and order history
- Categories and collection structure
- SEO data (meta, URLs, redirects)
- Reviews and ratings (if applicable)
Liquid Framework Setup
- Hyvä theme installation and configuration
- Hyvä Checkout implementation
- Performance optimization (Lighthouse 90+)
- 70+ pre-built modules
- Multi-store architecture (if needed)
Custom Development
- Checkout customization (beyond Shopify)
- Shopify app feature replication
- Custom B2B features
- Advanced pricing rules
- Payment gateway integrations (no fees!)
Integrations & Tools
- ERP/PIM/OMS connectivity
- Analytics and tracking setup
- Email marketing platform
- CDN and caching configuration
- Search (Algolia/Elasticsearch)
Testing & Quality Assurance
- Functional testing (all features)
- Performance testing (load/stress)
- Cross-browser and device testing
- Accessibility audit (WCAG 2.1)
- Security audit and hardening
Launch & Support
- Zero-downtime migration strategy
- DNS cutover and go-live support
- 30-day post-launch monitoring
- Team training and documentation
- Ongoing optimization recommendations
What Happens After Migration
What Happens After Migration
Real improvements our clients see after moving from Shopify to Magento + Liquid Framework
No more transaction fees, app stacking, or platform limitations
Hyvä delivers SaaS-class performance with full control
Unlimited variants, true multi-store, any integration
Build what you need, no waiting for Shopify to build features
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Find answers to common questions about the Liquid Framework.
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