The verdict in three sentences
A Magento to Shopify Plus migration for a B2B e-commerce in Toronto costs between 25,000 and 70,000 EUR in 2026, including catalogue, customer and SEO migration. The decision hinges on total cost of ownership (TCO): Magento often costs 40,000 to 100,000 EUR/year in hosting, security and support, versus roughly 24,000 EUR/year for Shopify Plus plus fees. Plan for 3 to 6 months of delivery.
What a Magento to Shopify Plus migration covers
Migration is not a simple export/import: you rebuild B2B rules (per-customer pricing, accounts, quotas), migrate history and above all preserve SEO. 2026 breakdown.
| Line item | 2026 range (EUR) | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Audit + migration plan | 3,000 - 7,000 | Data mapping, risks, schedule |
| Theme + B2B journey | 6,000 - 16,000 | Design, pro accounts, per-customer pricing |
| Catalogue + customer migration | 5,000 - 14,000 | Products, variants, order history |
| Redirects + SEO | 4,000 - 10,000 | 301 redirect plan, tags, sitemap |
| Apps + integrations | 4,000 - 12,000 | ERP, payment, carriers, reviews |
| QA + cutover | 3,000 - 8,000 | Testing, training, go-live |
| Project total | 25,000 - 70,000 | Migrated B2B store |
The SEO/redirects line is critical: a botched migration can lose 20-40% of organic traffic for months. A careful 301 redirect plan protects it.
Magento vs Shopify Plus TCO over 3 years
Entry cost is the wrong criterion: full 3-year cost decides. 2026 orders of magnitude.
| Line item | Magento (Adobe Commerce) | Shopify Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Annual licence/subscription | 20,000 - 45,000 EUR | ~24,000 EUR |
| Hosting + security | 12,000 - 30,000 EUR/yr | Included |
| Support + updates | 15,000 - 40,000 EUR/yr | 6,000 - 12,000 EUR/yr |
| Transaction fees | Per PSP | 0.15 - 0.3% if external PSP |
| Estimated annual TCO | 47,000 - 115,000 EUR | 30,000 - 40,000 EUR |
| Estimated 3-year TCO | 141,000 - 345,000 EUR | 90,000 - 120,000 EUR |
For a mid-size B2B e-commerce, the 3-year TCO gap often exceeds 100,000 EUR, easily amortising the 25,000-70,000 EUR migration.
Mini case study
Daniel runs the B2B e-commerce of an equipment distributor in Toronto on Magento 2: 6,000 SKUs, 900 trade customers, a Magento TCO of roughly 72,000 EUR/year (hosting + security + support). He migrates to Shopify Plus for 48,000 EUR. New TCO: 34,000 EUR/year, saving 38,000 EUR/year. The migration pays back in about 15 months, and organic traffic is preserved via a plan of 4,200 301 redirects.
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FAQ
How long does the migration take?
Between 3 and 6 months depending on catalogue size and integration count. A catalogue over 10,000 SKUs or a complex ERP pushes to the top.
Will we lose SEO traffic?
Not if the 301 redirect plan is complete and tested. A temporary few-week dip is normal, followed by recovery. A migration without an SEO plan can cost 20-40% of lasting traffic.
Does Shopify Plus really handle B2B?
Yes, with native Shopify B2B: customer accounts, per-customer pricing, quotas, invoice payment. Very specific cases may need apps or extra development.
Can we keep our PSP and ERP?
Yes. Shopify Plus integrates with most ERPs and PSPs via apps or custom connectors (part of the 4,000-12,000 EUR integrations line).
What is the real financial gain?
Over 3 years the TCO gap often exceeds 100,000 EUR for a mid-size B2B. The precise figure depends on your current Magento bill: ask for a costed comparison.
Let's scope your project. Send us your annual Magento bill and catalogue size, and we will cost the migration (25,000-70,000 EUR) and the 3-year TCO comparison. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
