Magento 2 to Shopware 6 Migration: A Practical Guide
Why some merchants move from Magento 2 to Shopware 6, and how to plan the migration safely.
A Magento 2 to Shopware 6 migration moves your products, customers and orders to Shopware and rebuilds your design, extensions and integrations on the new platform. Merchants usually switch to reduce development and hosting costs, simplify daily work in the admin, or align with the DACH ecosystem where Shopware is widely used.
Magento 2 vs Shopware 6
| Magento 2 | Shopware 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical store size | Large, complex catalogues | Small to large, strong in mid-market |
| Admin | Powerful but complex | Modern and easier to learn |
| Hosting needs | Higher | Moderate |
| Ecosystem | Global | Strong in Germany, Austria and Switzerland |
Migration checklist
- List all extensions, customisations and integrations.
- Decide what to rebuild, replace or drop.
- Migrate catalogue, customers and orders to staging.
- Rebuild the storefront and test performance.
- Map URLs and set 301 redirects.
- Test checkout and integrations, then launch.
See our Magento and Shopware services, or compare platforms in Magento vs Shopware vs WooCommerce.
FAQ
Why switch from Magento to Shopware?
Common reasons are lower hosting and development costs, an easier admin for the team and Shopware’s strong position in the DACH market.
How long does the migration take?
Most projects take 8–16 weeks, depending on catalogue size, custom features and integrations.
Should every Magento store move?
No. Very large or highly customised Magento stores may be better upgraded and optimised. An audit helps decide.