Platform Migration

Migrate from PrestaShop to Magento + Hyvä

PrestaShop holds significant market share in Europe, but faces challenges with its upgrade path and scalability compared to Magento. Escape the upgrade trap, eliminate module fragmentation, and unlock enterprise B2B capabilities.

Why migrate?

The PrestaShop Challenge & The Magento + Hyvä Solution

Escape the Upgrade Trap

Upgrading from PrestaShop 1.6 to 1.7 or 8.x is notoriously difficult, often requiring a full rebuild because of the underlying architecture change (introduction of Symfony). Many merchants find that if they have to rebuild anyway, they might as well migrate to a more robust platform like Magento. Magento offers a clear upgrade path with better backward compatibility.

Eliminate Module Fragmentation

PrestaShop's module marketplace is fragmented. Essential features often require paid modules that may not play well together. Customizing core behavior is less standardized than Magento's dependency injection system. With Magento, you get a cohesive ecosystem with standardized patterns, reducing integration headaches and maintenance costs.

Unlock Enterprise B2B Capabilities

PrestaShop's native B2B features are rudimentary compared to Adobe Commerce. It lacks the deep hierarchy management, requisition lists, and negotiable quotes that come standard in Magento Enterprise. For European B2B manufacturers, Magento + Hyvä Enterprise offers a localized, high-performance portal that PrestaShop cannot match without extensive custom development.

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The PrestaShop Challenges

Understanding the limitations of PrestaShop and why many European retailers are moving to Magento.

⚠️ The 1.6 to 1.7/8 Cliff

Upgrading is notoriously difficult due to underlying architecture changes. Many merchants find they have to rebuild anyway, making migration to Magento the better choice.

⚠️ Module Fragmentation

Essential features often require paid modules that may not work well together. Customizing core behavior is less standardized than Magento's dependency injection system.

⚠️ Limited B2B Features

PrestaShop's native B2B features are rudimentary. It lacks hierarchy management, requisition lists, and negotiable quotes that come standard in Magento Enterprise.

Why Magento + Hyvä for European B2B

Superior B2B Suite

For European B2B manufacturers, Magento + Hyvä Enterprise offers a localized, high-performance portal with shared catalogues, requisition lists, and negotiable quotes.

Developer Standardization

Hyvä brings standard frontend practices (Tailwind) to the Magento ecosystem, which is more appealing to modern developers than PrestaShop's Smarty/Symfony hybrid templates.

Clear Upgrade Path

Magento offers a smooth, well-supported upgrade path. No more forced rebuilds. Your platform grows with your business without major architectural disruptions.

Unified Ecosystem

With Magento, core features are built-in. No need to buy and manage dozens of third-party modules. Reduced complexity means better performance and lower maintenance.

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Migration Services

Expert PrestaShop to Magento Migration

Our team specializes in PrestaShop to Magento migrations for European retailers and B2B manufacturers. We assess your PrestaShop setup, migrate your data, rebuild modules as Magento extensions, and launch with Hyvä for a modern, maintainable storefront.

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Migration Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you facing a forced rebuild to upgrade from PrestaShop 1.6?

If you're stuck on PrestaShop 1.6, a migration to Magento makes sense. You'll get a modern platform with a clear upgrade path, eliminating the need for a painful full rebuild every few years.

Do you find yourself buying dozens of paid modules to achieve basic functionality?

Magento comes with a comprehensive feature set built-in. The core platform provides what PrestaShop often requires modules for. This reduces costs, improves performance, and eliminates compatibility issues.

Are your B2B features limited or non-existent?

If B2B is important to your business, PrestaShop will constrain you. Magento + Hyvä Enterprise provides native B2B capabilities including shared catalogues, requisition lists, and custom pricing structures.

How long does a PrestaShop to Magento migration take?

Timeframes depend on catalogue complexity and custom modules. We conduct a mini-audit to understand your PrestaShop setup. Most migrations take 6-14 weeks.

Will our product data and customer information be preserved?

Yes. We migrate products, categories, customers, orders, and custom attributes with complete data integrity. We also clean up data inconsistencies and optimize structures for Magento.

What happens to our PrestaShop modules and customizations?

We assess all custom modules during the audit. Essential functionality is rebuilt in Magento. Non-essential modules can be eliminated, improving performance and maintainability.

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Magento + Hyvä Migration

Enterprise-grade platform migration with support for Magento 2, Adobe Commerce, and Hyvä frontend.

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