From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Why Shopify Scales Better
Shopify has evolved into an enterprise-grade platform designed for the pace and complexity of modern commerce. Compared to Adobe Commerce, the advantages in infrastructure, development velocity, and total cost of ownership are worth strong consideration from decision-makers.
We dive deep into these trends in our new whitepaper: Adobe to Shopify: The Enterprise Migration Guide.
New Whitepaper: A Technical Guide to Migrating from Adobe Commerce to Shopify
Our latest enterprise migration installment, Domaine’s Adobe Commerce to Shopify Migration Guide, is created specifically for technical leaders evaluating migration. Inside, you'll find:
- Core architectural differences between Adobe Commerce and Shopify
- A migration methodology informed by dozens of real-world replatforms
- Debunked myths around Shopify’s enterprise capabilities
- Capabilities for B2B and multi-market operations on Shopify
- How to plan and execute a phased migration—from discovery through post-launch optimization
What Does a Typical Migration Timeline Look Like?
Here's what to expect, based on catalog size and complexity:
| Complexity Tier | Typical Profile | Estimated Timeline* |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 – Standard | <10k SKUs, simple integration setup | 20–24 weeks |
| Tier 2 – Advanced | 10k–50k SKUs with moderate B2B features | 26–36 weeks |
| Tier 3 – Enterprise | 50k+ SKUs, multi-region, complex custom logic | ~42 weeks |
*Timelines may vary depending on data models, stakeholder alignment, and technical readiness.
** Debunking Common Myths About Shopify at Enterprise Scale**
Despite its remarkable growth, Shopify still faces skepticism in some enterprise quarters:
- “Shopify can’t support B2B.” In reality, Shopify now includes native B2B workflows, custom pricing, tiered access, and multi-account management.“Shopify isn’t flexible enough.” With Shopify Functions and a robust API-first architecture, extensibility isn't just possible, it’s seamless.
- “Shopify is built only for DTC.” Shopify Plus powers multi-brand, multi-region, and wholesale strategies at a global scale.
Plan with Confidence. Migrate with Speed.
Platform migration is more than a technical upgrade; it’s a strategic transformation. Our guide walks technical leaders through the essential steps to move with clarity and minimal risk:
- Evaluate RISK
- Build a PHASED migration roadmap
- Align cross-functional teams
- Define clear POST-MIGRATION success metrics
- Understand when and how to engage expert support
Who This Guide Is Built For
This enterprise playbook is tailored for:
- CTOs seeking to reduce operational overhead and accelerate innovation
- VPs of Engineering evaluating legacy platform costs and complexity
- Ecommerce directors needing a faster time-to-market strategySolution Architects crafting phased, low-risk replatforming plans
Why Domaine?
As a Platinum Shopify Engineering Partner, Domaine has deep experience migrating enterprise-level stores off Adobe Commerce. We’ve executed complex projects involving:
- 50,000+ SKUs & multi-region architectures
- Enterprise-grade B2B workflows
- Legacy ERP, OMS, and custom integration landscapes
- High-traffic, high-volume operations
Our goal isn’t just to migrate. You’ll gain a strategic partner committed to building foundations that scale.
Need a Migration Partner? We’ve Done This Before.
As a Platinum Shopify Engineering Partner, Domaine has led replatforming efforts for global brands moving off Adobe Commerce. From 10k SKU catalogs to complex B2B rollouts and ERP integrations, we specialize in high-stakes migrations, done right.
If Adobe is slowing your team down, it's time to reassess. A move to Shopify isn’t just about modernization; it’s a leap forward in speed, control, and scalability. Reach out to Domaine today to assess your migration.
FAQs: Adobe Commerce to Shopify Migrations
Why are enterprise brands migrating from Adobe Commerce (Magento) to Shopify? Brands are struggling with mounting technical debt, fragile infrastructure, slow release cycles, and rising costs. With fully managed hosting, modern workflows, and predictable pricing, Shopify answers these pain points authoritatively.
What are the biggest challenges with Adobe Commerce? Complex, heavily customized environments, slow developer tooling, brittle upgrade paths, and escalating support costs often outweigh Adobe’s early appeal.
How does Shopify solve these for enterprise brands? Shopify delivers a simplified dev experience, managed infrastructure, and a rich app ecosystem—all of which translate to faster innovation and lower total cost of ownership.
Can Shopify handle enterprise-level complexity like multi-region and B2B? Absolutely. Shopify supports global expansions, wholesale operations, and sophisticated B2B logic—either via built-in features or APIs and apps.
What migration timeline should I expect? Standard projects might take 20–24 weeks, advanced migrations 26–36 weeks, and large-scale enterprise replatforms around 42 weeks. Custom timelines will vary with scope.
What resources are available to support our evaluation? Our complete Adobe Commerce to Shopify Migration Guide offers architectural insights, planning frameworks, and phased playbooks for confident execution.
Can Domaine help us execute the migration? Yes—Domaine specializes in enterprise-grade Adobe Commerce to Shopify migrations with deep technical and strategic experience.
