Migrating to Shopify typically costs between Rs 60,000 and Rs 3L and above, depending on catalogue size, data complexity, and whether you want a redesign alongside the move. Here is what actually drives the number.
What it actually costs, by project type
Migrations sort into three shapes. The middle one is the most common, because most businesses that are already paying to move decide they may as well fix the design at the same time.
| Project type | Typical range | Typical timeline | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard migration | Rs 60K to 1.5L | 4 to 7 weeks | Product, customer and order data migration, custom theme, 301 redirects, payment gateway setup. |
| Migration plus redesign | Rs 1L to 2.5L | 6 to 9 weeks | A full migration paired with a custom theme redesign. The usual choice when the old site was underperforming anyway. |
| Enterprise migration to Plus | Rs 2.5L to 5L+ | 8 to 14 weeks | Large catalogues, complex integrations, B2B functionality, moving onto Shopify Plus. |
All figures exclude GST and describe market bands rather than a quote.
Why the range is so wide
Catalogue size
Migrating fifty SKUs is a fundamentally different job from migrating five thousand SKUs with complex variant structures. Volume alone changes both the tooling and the amount of checking needed afterwards.
Data complexity
Customer order history, custom fields and metadata all have to be mapped correctly onto Shopify's own structures. More complexity in the source data means more migration work, and more verification.
SEO redirect mapping
Every old URL needs a 301 redirect to its new Shopify equivalent so search rankings survive the move. It is a critical line item and not one to negotiate away.
Third-party integrations
ERP, accounting software or custom CRM connections that existed on the old platform have to be rebuilt against Shopify's APIs. Each is its own small project.
Redesign versus like-for-like
A like-for-like migration is cheaper than one paired with a full custom theme redesign. Many businesses still choose the redesign, on the grounds that they are already investing in the move.
Frequently asked questions
Will migrating to Shopify hurt our SEO rankings?
Not if it is done correctly. Proper 301 redirects from every old URL to its new equivalent, combined with preserving meta titles and structured data, means most stores keep their rankings through a migration.
How long does a typical migration take?
Four to seven weeks for a standard migration, six to nine weeks if it is paired with a redesign, and eight to fourteen weeks for complex enterprise migrations onto Shopify Plus. Timeline depends heavily on catalogue size and data complexity.
Can we migrate without any downtime?
Yes. The standard approach is to build and test the new Shopify store on a development URL while the old store stays fully live, then cut over DNS once everything is verified.
Which platforms do businesses migrate from most often?
WooCommerce and Magento are the most common, followed by custom PHP platforms and other hosted eCommerce builders. Our Shopify vs WooCommerce and Shopify vs Magento comparisons cover the platform-specific considerations.
