PrestaShop to Shopify migration. Verified, step by step.
PrestaShop worked, but module conflicts and manual updates cost you time and money. We migrate everything — including complex combinations — to Shopify.
PrestaShop keeps you busy with technical issues. Shopify lets you sell.
PrestaShop is popular in Romania and Europe, but constant maintenance — conflicting modules, manual updates, unstable hosting — consumes resources that should go toward growth.
Module Conflicts
With every PrestaShop update, one or more modules break. Shopify Apps follow strict compatibility standards and are certified by Shopify.
Hidden Costs
Hosting ($30-200/mo) + premium modules (€20-300 each) + developer for emergencies = unpredictable costs. Shopify: one monthly subscription that includes everything.
Risky Updates
Every PrestaShop update is a risk — you might break the theme, modules or critical functionality. On Shopify you do no updates — the platform updates itself.
Complex Combinations
The PrestaShop combinations system is hard to manage at scale. Shopify variants are simple, clear and scale to thousands of SKUs without issues.
Limited Analytics
PrestaShop reporting is basic. Shopify has fully integrated analytics and connects natively with Google Analytics 4, Meta Pixel and TikTok Ads.
Natively Optimized Checkout
PrestaShop requires additional modules for an optimized checkout. Shopify Checkout is tested on hundreds of millions of transactions and converts better by default.
PrestaShop vs. Shopify
| Criteria | PrestaShop | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Available modules/apps | Numerous, uneven quality | thousands of apps |
| Platform updates | Manual, risk of conflicts | Automatic, no effort on your side |
| Hosting required | Yes — $30-200+/mo | Included in the plan |
| Optimized checkout | Extra modules required | Native, proven on millions of transactions |
| Technical support | Community forum | 24/7 included in the plan |
| Marketing integrations | Limited, custom modules | Native: Meta, Google, TikTok |
Five steps. Complete migration. No surprises.
Every migration follows the same tested process, structured with checks at every step so nothing gets left behind.
PrestaShop Audit
We analyze categories, product combinations, active modules and theme customizations. We identify Shopify equivalents for each functionality.
Products & Combinations Export
We export the catalog with all combinations (colors, sizes, materials, etc.) via PrestaShop API or WebServices. We validate each SKU before import.
Shopify Import
We import products as Shopify variants, maintaining stock, prices and images for each combination. Collections are recreated from PrestaShop categories.
SEO & Redirects
We map PrestaShop URLs (format /category/id-product-name.html) to new Shopify URLs with 301 redirect for every page.
Testing & Launch
We exhaustively test checkout, payments (Stripe, PayPal, Netopia), automated emails and all order flows. DNS changed only 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 PrestaShop
How do PrestaShop combinations migrate to Shopify?
PrestaShop combinations (e.g., Color: Red + Size: XL) become Shopify variants. Each combination with its own SKU, price, stock and image is faithfully mapped. Shopify supports up to 100 variants per product with unlimited options.
What happens to the PrestaShop modules I depend on?
We analyze each active module and identify the Shopify App Store equivalent. Most common functionalities (cart recovery, reviews, loyalty points, etc.) have direct and often better equivalents in Shopify.
How long does a PrestaShop to Shopify migration take?
It depends on catalog size. A store with 200-500 products migrates in 3-5 business days. Stores with 1,000+ products and many customers may need 1-2 weeks. We set a clear schedule before starting.
Will I lose SEO rankings when migrating?
No, if migration is done correctly. We set up 301 redirects for every PrestaShop URL, transfer meta title and description, update the XML sitemap and reconnect Google Search Console. A slight 2-4 week fluctuation is normal.
Will the store be offline during migration?
No. PrestaShop stays live throughout the process. We build and test Shopify in parallel. We switch DNS only when you're 100% satisfied with the new store — the switch takes a few minutes.
Ready to leave PrestaShop behind?
Send me your store details and get a migration plan plus a free quote within 24 hours.
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