Magento Vs. Shopify – Which Platform Should You Prefer?

Are you planning to make a move from Magento and get the Best Shopify E-Commerce Development Services? In this article, we at Xcentric Services have covered a comparison between the two platforms. Keep reading through the blog to see how Shopify performs better in terms of price, security, flexibility, and security – when compared to Magento.

How Long Will Magento 1 Get Support?

The end of life of Magento 1 was announced back in September 2018. After June 2020, the security updates on the platform and support were ended. Technically, this end of life means that Magento will no longer release updates and fixes for websites on the version exposed to vulnerability.

As a ShopifyE-Commerce Development Company, we believe that this is a concern. Because when the biggest E-Commerce exploits “Shoplift” hit, Magento took three months to release a fix. If in the future, this happens once more, there are very few chances of a security update getting released to fix the issue.

If your online web store is still on Magento 1, then you must have understood what you should do now as the version has reached its end-of-life. The longer you procrastinate re-platforming, the more exposed your website will be to malware and attacks.

Learn more about how Xcentric Services can manage your website’s migration to Shopify.

Whether it is the first time that you have heard about migration or you have already decided to migrate from Magento, we have this guide covered outlining the implications. Also, if you are concerned about the security of your E-Commerce store, contact us for a Free Audit.

Migrating from one E-Commerce platform to another takes a lot of time, focus, and innovation as it allows retailers to make BIG improvements. To prepare your web store for migrating, let us conduct an in-depth E-Commerce Audit all over the business.

Check out our complete guide on migrating to Shopify – covering everything an online retailer needs to know and do to move successfully on the Shopify platform.

What Is Magento Up To As An E-Commerce Platform?

Magento was launched back in 2008, and since then, it has been one of the popular E-Commerce platforms on the internet. Back in the days, it was one of the most practical choices of E-Commerce platforms that were emerging and was an obvious retailer-favourite.

However, in the past few years, Magento E-Commerce Development in Pakistan has faced tough competition from other platforms, and retailers are now spoilt for choice. Unfortunately, the platform did not keep pace with other platforms when it came to functionalities, usability, and most importantly – security. If your web store is on Magento 1, we advise taking up the opportunity and re-platforming to Magento 2 or consider the alternative Shopify.

Magento 2 had its soft release back in 2015 and is slightly smoother than Magento 1. However, the potential security issues in the platform are still concerning. There is a non-profit organization named Mitre.org that lists all the security holes in E-Commerce platforms and different software. And because it lists the cybersecurity holes, none of the platforms would want to end up there. However, unfortunately, Magento 1 and 2, both are on the list with seven vulnerabilities recorded in the past few years. On the other hand, Shopify has never appeared on the list.

How Is Shopify Safe?

Shopify is a leader in providing E-Commerce security. The platform has subscribed to HackerOne, which is an online tool challenging hackers to spot exploits in software in return for financial rewards. Very smartly, they pay people for finding holes in the security and fix them to provide users of the platform the safest experience.

How Remaining On Magento Can Affect An Online Web Store?

There are concerns that businesses not migrating from Magneto might suffer damage because of compromised security. Every online retailer is responsible to protect customer data, and that is a difficult task to do on Magento as no security updates are issued now. Clearly, it is easier than ever for hackers now to take over online web stores.

According to a web security firm Astra that tested thousands of Magento web stores, 62% of them were exposed to security vulnerability. Even worst, 85% of the E-Commerce websites that are hacked are on Magento.

At Xcentric Services, we have migrated many websites to Shopify from Magento. Many businesses approach us complaining about the security issues they face on Magento and look for an alternative platform.

Our team investigated the security issues of Magento by running security audits on a few of them out there on the internet. Every website audited had security issues at some level. While some leaked the credit card details of customers, others made their devices vulnerable to hacks. In the end, we stopped looking for issues and concluded that fixing the issues is hard – and migrating is the BEST option forward.

Migrate Your Magento Web Store

At first, it might seem like moving from Magento 1 to Magento 2 is the easiest option out there. However, we have already pointed out that Magento 2 also has records of vulnerabilities. On top of it all, the version is also completely new, which means that moving on it will be no easier than moving to Shopify – a platform with no security vulnerability. Whether you migrate to Magento 2 or Shopify, you will have to build a new web store from scratch, learn a brand-new interface, and know the intricacies of the E-Commerce platform.

Magento 2 is still inefficient and constant streams of patches and updates will keep coming in. Even though it is assumed that this will stop when Magento 2 is stable if Magento 1 did not become stable even after a decade, how can this happen Magento 2? This still does not sound like something you should worry about? Think about the patches and updates you will pay for separately after investing in Magento Website Development Services. And the very first concern of every online remains the same - handling millions worth of credit card details without proper security on Magento.

Do you know that Shopify has never reported any security issues since the day it was launched? If you are concerned about the security of your E-Commerce store, contact us for a Free Vulnerability Audit.

Magento 2 – It is Hard Work

Magento 2 is a complicated E-Commerce platform stuffed with functionalities and features that are not secure. Developers usually use them as they are, and only a few of them work on Magento 2 in the first place. The complications in the platform add holes in E-Commerce websites. Hence, if you are choosing to remain on Magento 2, ensure that you are on top of security to protect the website.

Hidden Costs On Magento

We have always heard that Magento is FREE. However, when you look into it technically, it is not actually free. Essential components such as PCI compliance, hosting services, and SSL certificate are purchased separately and are an absolute necessity for an E-Commerce store.

To make sure that the credit card details of customers are secure, your web host has to have PCI – Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Moreover, having an SSL certificate is also important for encrypting data that travels between your server and the website. And above all, you need the BEST hosting for your E-Commerce website for a little downtime and high security.

Magento Vs. Shopify – The Features

Magento was one of the most popular E-Commerce platforms, but with the security holes, hidden costs, and complications in development, Shopify has taken over it. Online retailers have begun looking towards migrating to Shopify instead of Magento 2. As a standard, Shopify includes many features that are expensive on Magento, such as:

·         An SSL Certificate that comes FREE with every Shopify Store – no matter which plan is chosen.

·      Shopify hosts web stores themselves, and there are no servers, which means that users do not have to   pay for hosting, worry about downtime, and pay separately for PCI compliance.

·    Every security update or patch issued by Shopify is automatically applied to every website on the   platform for FREE.

·         24/7 support service is also provided by Shopify.

·   The applications available on Shopify Store are completely customizable, and a community of   developers is also there to make web stores work for retailers.

What Is The Next Step?

If your online web store is currently on Magento, you really need to think about migrating to Shopify. The security updates are approaching fast, and you would never want to stay behind in trends. Give us a call at TODAY or drop an email at connect@xcentricservices.com. We will talk you through the options of how Xcentric Services can make your web store more stable with the Best Shopify E-Commerce Development Services.