eCommerce doesn’t have to be complex. Yet, for many brands running Adobe Commerce (Magento), it often feels like a constant battle: endless maintenance, high reliance on developers, rising costs, and slow innovation. The good news? There’s a simpler, more efficient way to run your online business and thousands of brands are already making the switch to Shopify.
The hidden costs of Magento (Adobe Commerce)
Adobe Commerce has long been a flexible platform, but flexibility often comes at a price:
- High total cost of ownership (TCO): On average, Adobe Commerce is 29% more expensive than Shopify when you factor in licensing, implementation, and ongoing operational costs.
- Developer dependency: Even small changes — publishing products, configuring promotions, or updating your storefront — require developer support. This slows your team and limits agility.
- Complex maintenance: Frequent security patches, emergency fixes, and upgrades create a never-ending cycle of maintenance.
- Slower innovation: Adobe’s commerce roadmap is slower, as commerce is only a small part of Adobe’s broader product suite. New features and updates often lag behind those of Shopify.
How Shopify simplifies eCommerce
Shopify is built for speed, efficiency, and growth. Here’s how it solves the key pain points brands experience on Adobe Commerce:
1. Lower costs, better ROI
- Shopify’s TCO is 29% lower on average.
- Adobe users face 42% higher implementation/setup costs and 24% higher operating costs.
- Built-in features like promotions, merchandising, and analytics reduce the need for expensive third-party apps.
2. Faster time to market
- Launching a new storefront on Shopify is 40% faster than on Adobe Commerce.
- Prebuilt ERP and financial system integrations accelerate setup and reduce delays.
3. Improved conversion and customer experience
- Shopify’s checkout converts 5% better on average, helping brands capture more revenue.
- Built-in tools for promotions, discounts, and analytics let teams act quickly without technical bottlenecks.
4. Secure, reliable, and scalable
- Shopify’s managed infrastructure protects data, ensures uptime, and includes native fraud analysis tools.
- Adobe relies on third-party apps for fraud monitoring, creating extra complexity and potential risks.
5. Empower your team
- Shopify frees operational and dev teams from constant maintenance, allowing them to focus on high-value initiatives like marketing, product launches, and customer engagement.
Why brands are making the switch
Thousands of brands have already migrated from Adobe Commerce to Shopify, drawn by:
- Lower costs
- Faster innovation
- Simpler management
- Better overall performance and ROI
The transition is easier than most think. With certified partners, prebuilt integrations, and well-established migration tools, moving from Adobe Commerce to Shopify is a smooth, strategic process.
Tim McMillen, Director of eCommerce at Candyspace, says:
“Moving to Shopify offers scalability, flexibility, and significant cost savings, while empowering brands to focus on growth and customer experience. With the right partners, replatforming is seamless and positions your business for long-term success.”
We also sat down with Tim for an interview where he unpacks what most businesses get wrong about replatforming and how to do it right. Watch the video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SL3-_lHryU
With 25+ years leading digital transformations, including a 90-day replatform for Planet Organic, Tim shares why replatforming isn’t about ripping everything up, it’s about removing friction fast and setting your business up for growth.
Simplify eCommerce. Accelerate growth.
The eCommerce landscape is evolving fast. Platforms that are costly, slow, and complex will only hold brands back. Shopify offers a future-proof alternative: efficient, agile, secure, and growth-focused.
If you’re ready to reduce costs, free up your teams, and simplify operations, it’s time to consider Shopify.
👉 Contact Candyspace today for a replatforming consultation and discover how you can make eCommerce simpler, faster, and more profitable.
