BigCommerce to Shopify migration. Verified, step by step.
BigCommerce is a solid platform, but Shopify has far more apps, native Shopify Markets and a very large developer ecosystem.
BigCommerce is good. Shopify is better.
If you're on BigCommerce, you're already at an advanced level. Migrating to Shopify gives you access to a very large ecosystem of apps, partners and resources.
Thousands of apps vs. hundreds
Shopify App Store has far more apps than BigCommerce. Whatever functionality you need exists in Shopify — often with multiple providers and competitive pricing.
Shopify Markets Included
International selling with local prices, languages and localized checkout is natively included in Shopify. On BigCommerce, these require add-ons or custom integrations.
More and Better Themes
Shopify Theme Store has hundreds of premium themes from top designers at competitive prices. BigCommerce has a much more limited selection.
A Very Large Community
Shopify has a very large community of developers and certified partners. Resources, tutorials, partner agencies — plenty of help at hand.
Full Shopify POS
Want to sell in-person, in-store or at markets? Shopify POS perfectly integrates online and offline sales. BigCommerce has a much more limited POS in terms of functionality.
No Revenue Thresholds
BigCommerce upgrades your plan when you exceed certain annual sales volumes. Shopify has no revenue thresholds — you pay the same subscription regardless of how much you sell.
BigCommerce vs. Shopify
| Criteria | BigCommerce | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Available apps | Over 1,000 | Thousands of apps |
| International selling | Add-ons required | Shopify Markets included |
| Available themes | Limited selection | Hundreds of premium themes |
| POS / Physical sales | Limited POS | Full Shopify POS |
| Revenue plan thresholds | Yes — forced upgrade at volume | No — no limits |
| Community & partners | Mid-sized community | One of the largest |
Five steps. Complete migration. No surprises.
Every migration follows the same tested process, structured with checks at every step so nothing gets left behind.
BigCommerce Audit
We analyze products, collections, customer groups, active integrations and customizations. We map Shopify equivalents for each functionality.
Data Export via API
We export the catalog, customers, orders and configurations via BigCommerce API. We validate each record before import to Shopify.
Shopify Import
We import products with variants, collections, customer data and order history. We configure metafields for custom data.
SEO & Redirects
We map all BigCommerce URLs to Shopify structure with 301 redirects. We transfer meta tags and reconnect Google Search Console.
Testing & Launch
We test checkout, all payment methods, transactional emails and critical integrations. DNS switched after full approval.
Everything you built arrives in Shopify
Products & Variants
Titles, descriptions, prices, stock, images and variants (colors, sizes, custom attributes) — all faithfully transferred.
Historic Orders
Order history imported for reporting continuity and access to historical data at any time.
Customer Database
Customer accounts, shipping addresses and order history per customer — fully migrated to Shopify Customers.
Collections & Categories
Categories become Shopify Collections, with the same hierarchy and correct products in each section.
URLs & SEO
301 redirect for every URL, meta titles and descriptions transferred, XML sitemap updated — Google Search Console connected.
Payment Setup
We set up Shopify Payments or your preferred gateway (Stripe, PayPal, Netopia, etc.) and test every method before launch.
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Everything about migrating from BigCommerce
Why switch from BigCommerce to Shopify if both are serious platforms?
Main reasons: Shopify has far more apps, native Shopify Markets for international selling included, a very large partner and developer community, and no revenue thresholds forcing plan upgrades.
Can I migrate custom BigCommerce apps or integrations?
Custom BigCommerce integrations are not directly compatible with Shopify. We analyze each integration and find the native Shopify equivalent or via Shopify API. Shopify Admin API is extremely robust and allows any custom integration.
Is Shopify Plus the equivalent of BigCommerce Enterprise?
Yes. Shopify Plus ($2,300/month) is the enterprise tier — 100% customizable checkout, Shopify Flow (automations), advanced API access, dedicated account manager and superior SLA.
How long does a BigCommerce to Shopify migration take?
Depends on catalog complexity and active integrations. A standard store: 5-10 business days. Enterprise stores with advanced customizations: 2-4 weeks. We set a clear schedule at the beginning of the project.
Will I lose customer data and historic orders?
No. We fully export the customer database and historic orders via BigCommerce API and import them to Shopify. Customers receive an email to set a new password — the process is automatic and transparent.
Ready to leave BigCommerce behind?
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