In the enterprise eCommerce landscape, Shopify Plus has redefined the rules of the game. It’s not simply “Shopify for large companies”: it’s a platform that has eliminated the historic problem of enterprise eCommerce, namely the endless maintenance of infrastructure.
We’ve been working with Shopify Plus since 2019, when in Italy it was still considered “that platform for small shops”. We’ve seen the evolution up close: the introduction of native B2B functionality, the enhancement of Storefront APIs for headless projects.
The value we bring as partners is not just technical. After 25 years of B2B eCommerce, we know the dynamics of enterprise projects: the ERP integrations that seem simple and become nightmares, the catalogs that “are already ready” and then require months of normalization.
Made in Italy Fashion Brand
An Italian fashion brand wanted to launch international eCommerce across 5 European markets. With Magento: 8-10 months. With Shopify Plus: 10 weeks.
- Shop Pay: 4.2% conversion (vs 2.8% average)
- Multi-market, multi-currency native
- Autonomous team for daily operations
Why Shopify Plus
The enterprise SaaS eCommerce platform that eliminates infrastructure problems
SaaS
Scalability
Security
Multi-market
Shopify Plus Advantages
- ✓ 99.99% guaranteed uptime, no downtime for updates
- ✓ Optimized checkout with Shop Pay
- ✓ Native B2B functionality
- ✓ Storefront API for PWA / Headless
To Consider
- ! 100 variants per product limit (solvable with Pimcore)
- ! Limited checkout customization
- ! Requires integrations for ERP/PIM
Our Shopify Plus Services
eCommerce Development
- • Setup and configuration
- • Custom theme development
- • Private apps
- • Performance optimization
- • Technical SEO
Migration
- • From Magento 1/2
- • From WooCommerce
- • From legacy platforms
- • Catalog and order import
- • SEO redirects
Integrations
- • ERP (SAP, Ad Hoc, Mago4…)
- • PIM (Pimcore)
- • CRM (vtenext)
- • Marketplaces
- • Logistics
Optimization
- • CRO
- • A/B testing
- • Performance tuning
- • Advanced analytics
Shopify Plus + Pimcore PIM
Shopify Plus excels at frontend commerce but has limits in managing complex catalogs. We integrate Pimcore PIM for the best of both worlds.
- • Central catalog
- • DAM
- • Multilingual
- • Workflow
- • Frontend
- • Checkout
- • Multi-market
- • Shop Pay
Work Process
A structured approach for predictable results
Discovery
Requirements analysis, audit, scope definition
Design
UX/UI, prototyping, validation
Development
Setup, theme, integrations, testing
Go-Live
Migration, QA, training, launch
Optimization
KPIs, A/B tests, CRO, support
Shopify Plus vs Magento
We know both platforms: we’ll recommend the right one for you
| Scenario | Shopify Plus | Magento |
|---|---|---|
| Time to market | Weeks | Months |
| 3-year TCO | Lower | Higher |
| Maintenance | Zero | Continuous |
| Extreme customization | Limited | Total |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shopify Plus cost?
Shopify Plus starts at $2,000/month. The final cost depends on sales volume and required features.
How long does a project take?
A typical Shopify Plus project requires 8-16 weeks, significantly less than Magento.
Can I migrate from Magento?
Yes, we have specific experience in Magento → Shopify Plus migration with complete SEO preservation.
Is it suitable for B2B?
Yes, Shopify Plus has native B2B functionality: customer price lists, wholesale orders, quotes.