Shopware to Shopify Migration Services

Shopware 5 is no longer patched for security or PCI compliance, and Shopware 6 is not an upgrade path; it breaks 10 to 30 percent of plugins per version update and costs 8,000 to 25,000 EUR per year in license fees before hosting or development. Both versions cost more to maintain than to replace. Shero migrates Shopware stores to Shopify Plus, preserving SEO, product data, and integrations.

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16+

Years in business

500+

Projects Delivered

50+

Team Members

98%

Client Retention

53%

TCO reduction reported after Shopware to Shopify Plus migration

A Mittelstand industrial supply brand running Shopware 6 Pro on three dedicated servers with 22 plugins reduced annual total cost of ownership from 145,000 EUR to 68,000 EUR after migrating to Shopify Plus. Eight apps replaced 22 plugins. Lighthouse Performance Score moved from 41 to 89. The migration paid for itself from month five on TCO savings alone.

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Weeks for a standard Shopware to Shopify migration

Standard Shopware migrations run 8 to 12 weeks. Stores with complex B2B account structures, ERP integrations, or large catalogs with custom attribute mapping run 12 to 18 weeks. The migration services hub covers the full scope and timeline for every platform Shero migrates.

91%

B2B buyers who would switch for a better digital experience

Shopify Plus B2B now ships Companies, Catalogs, Quotes, and Net Terms natively. The feature gap that kept B2B brands on Shopware closed in 2024 and 2025. For the majority of Shopware B2B use cases, Shopify Plus handles the requirements without custom development.

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Premier Partner

Shero holds Shopify Premier Partner status, one of fewer than 150 agencies globally. Shopware migrations involve free-text field mapping to Shopify metafields, plugin replacement assessment, and SEO URL structure differences that require platform depth to handle correctly.

The collaboration between us and Shero Commerce on the JustRite multi store site went beyond what we had hoped for. Their dedication to understanding our unique requirements has greatly enhanced our online presence.

Douglas J. Stang, VP of eCommerce, Justrite Safety Group

What the migration involves

Shero handles data mapping, plugin replacement assessment, URL redirect structure, and ERP reconnection, so the migration does not repeat the operational problems that the original Shopware build accumulated.

  • Shopware 5 and Shopware 6 to Shopify and Shopify Plus migrations
  • Free-text field and custom attribute mapping to Shopify metafields and metaobjects
  • Plugin replacement assessment: native Shopify, app, or custom development
  • 301 redirect mapping for Shopware URL structures to preserve search rankings
  • SEO metadata, structured data, and crawlability verified pre and post launch
  • ERP, OMS, and third-party integration reconnection on Shopify

Why Shopware brands work with Shero on migration

Shero maps the Shopware-specific migration problems before development starts, so data mapping gaps, plugin replacements, and SEO risks are resolved in the project plan rather than discovered after launch.

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Shopware free-text fields mapped to Shopify metafields before any import begins

Shopware stores commonly use unstructured free-text product fields that have no direct equivalent in Shopify's data model. These must be inventoried and mapped to Shopify metafields or metaobjects before any import begins. Fields that are not mapped are lost in the migration. Shero audits every free-text field in the Shopware catalog and documents the mapping to Shopify before the import is built.

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Plugin replacement assessed before the build scope is set

Every Shopware plugin that handles a business-critical function needs a replacement decision before the migration scope is finalised: native Shopify feature, Shopify app, or custom development. Shero maps plugin dependencies and replacement options in the discovery phase, so the build scope covers what the business actually needs rather than what the Shopware store happened to have installed.

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URL structure differences handled before go-live, not after ranking loss

Shopware and Shopify use different URL structures for products, categories, and content pages. Without correct 301 redirect mapping, organic rankings built on Shopware URLs are lost on launch day. Shero maps every Shopware URL to its Shopify destination, configures redirects before go-live, and monitors search rankings and crawlability in the 90 days after launch. This is part of the standard migration scope on every platform Shero migrates from.

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Shopify Plus B2B configured for the commercial requirements the Shopware B2B Suite was handling

Until 2023, Shopware's B2B Suite had a clear feature lead over Shopify for wholesale and B2B commerce. Since Shopify Plus launched native Companies, Catalogs, Quotes, and Net Terms workflows, that lead has closed for the majority of B2B use cases. Shero maps the Shopware B2B configuration to Shopify Plus B2B during the migration, so commercial accounts, tiered pricing, and order workflows are rebuilt correctly rather than approximated.

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ERP and OMS reconnected on Shopify before the old platform is decommissioned

Shopware stores with ERP or OMS integrations need those connections rebuilt on Shopify before the old platform goes offline. The data field mappings from the Shopware integration are often not transferable directly, because Shopify's order and product data structures differ from Shopware's. Shero maps integration requirements in discovery and reconnects them in parallel with the store build, so operational continuity is not dependent on keeping Shopware live.

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90-day post-launch monitoring for SEO and integration stability

The 90 days after a platform migration are when SEO ranking fluctuations, missed redirects, and integration edge cases surface. Shero monitors search performance, crawl errors, and integration health for 90 days post-launch on every migration, so issues are caught and resolved before they have a material impact on revenue.

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The brands that stay on Shopware the longest accumulate the most costs.

Our discovery session is free. It maps your Shopware data structure, plugin dependencies, and migration scope before any commitment.

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How a Shopware to Shopify migration runs

01

Discovery and Audit

Shopware catalog structure, free-text fields, plugin dependencies, B2B configuration, ERP integrations, and URL structure audited. Migration scope and timeline defined before any build begins.

02

Data Mapping and Plugin Assessment

Free-text fields mapped to Shopify metafields. Plugin replacement decisions made: native Shopify, app, or custom. URL redirect map built from Shopware to Shopify structure.

03

Shopify Build and Data Migration

Shopify store built in parallel with data migration. Product, customer, and order data imported via Matrixify. ERP and OMS integrations rebuilt on Shopify.

04

QA and Pre-Launch Verification

Redirects tested across all Shopware URLs. SEO metadata verified. B2B account flows tested. Integration data flows confirmed. Crawlability checked before go-live.

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90-Day Post-Launch Monitoring

Search rankings, crawl errors, redirect accuracy, and integration health monitored for 90 days post-launch. Issues resolved before they affect organic traffic or operations.

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Invisible Bead Extensions®

Working with Shero Commerce on our migration from WordPress to Shopify was honestly such a pleasant experience. We’d been on WordPress for five years with tons of content and very specific styling, and moving all of it into one cohesive Shopify site was no small feat — this was a genuinely complex, highly technical migration. But they pulled it off on deadline with zero errors and zero issues. Their team showed up with everything we needed: a project manager, multiple developers, marketing leads, email specialists, and CRO experts, all coordinated through dedicated meetings and a real task management system. They also designed several high impact conversion pages so our digital presence didn’t just function better — it looked beautiful too. Since migrating, we’ve seen an increase in revenue thanks to having one simplified, cohesive platform. I’m so grateful for how seamlessly they executed this, and I’d recommend Shero Commerce to anyone facing a migration like ours.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

Jasmine Hadjis

CEO, IBE / Invisible Bead Extensions®

Justrite Safety Group

"The collaboration between us and Shero Commerce on the Justrite multi-store site went beyond what we had hoped for.  They are a terrific partner to work with.  Their team’s dedication to understanding our unique requirements and delivering a high-quality, customized solution has greatly enhanced our online presence. The new website not only showcases our products effectively but also streamlines the shopping experience for our customers. We couldn’t be happier with the results and look forward to working with Shero Commerce on future projects."

Douglas J. Stang

VP of eCommerce / Justrite Safety Group

Benchmade Knife Co.

"Working with Shero Commerce for the past three years has been a game-changer for our B2B eCommerce business.Their expertise in email marketing, website support, and eCommerce strategy has significantly improved our online presence and optimized our B2B operations.The team’s dedication to our success is evident, and we’re excited to continue our partnership with them. If you’re looking for a reliable and results-driven eCommerce agency, look no further than Shero."

Joe Prebich

VP of Marketing / Benchmade Knife Co.

STX

"Since partnering with Shero Commerce, our eCommerce revenue has grown by 200%. Their 24/7 support and innovative solutions have been game-changers for our business. "

James McKenna

Senior Commerce & CX Manager / STX

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