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Migration tools and agencies like Fiverr and specialized migration companies can assist."},{"question":"What's the real total cost of Shopify Plus in 2026?","answer":"Shopify Plus base starts at $2,300/month on a 3-year commitment, but real total costs range $4,000-10,000+/month when including essential apps (analytics, email marketing, inventory sync), premium themes, and professional services. Hidden costs include app subscriptions ($500-2,000/month), custom development, and integration fees. Calculate your exact needs before committing."},{"question":"Is Magento still relevant for mid-size businesses in 2026?","answer":"Magento is best suited for enterprises with 10,000+ products, complex B2B workflows, or multi-store needs. Mid-size businesses (SMBs with $1M-10M revenue) increasingly choose Shopify Plus because the developer costs for Magento ($125-200/hour) often outweigh customization benefits. However, if you need unlimited catalog management or multi-store unification, Magento remains valuable despite higher operating costs."},{"question":"Which platform scales better for enterprise growth?","answer":"Both scale, but differently. Shopify Plus scales with managed infrastructure and automatic performance optimization—ideal for high-traffic stores (1M+ monthly visitors). Magento scales through custom server architecture and optimization—better for complex enterprise workflows. Shopify can handle enterprise volumes reliably; Magento requires expert DevOps management. For most enterprises, Shopify Plus now offers better ROI due to managed scaling benefits."}],"relatedComparisons":[{"slug":"shopify-vs-squarespace","title":"Squarespace vs Shopify","category":"software"},{"slug":"shopify-vs-wix","title":"Shopify vs Wix","category":"software"},{"slug":"etsy-vs-shopify","title":"Etsy vs Shopify","category":"software"},{"slug":"shopify-vs-square","title":"Square vs Shopify","category":"software"},{"slug":"ecwid-vs-shopify","title":"Ecwid vs Shopify","category":"software"},{"slug":"bigcommerce-vs-magento","title":"BigCommerce vs Magento","category":"software"},{"slug":"amazon-vs-shopify","title":"Amazon vs Shopify","category":"software"},{"slug":"wordpress-vs-shopify","title":"WordPress vs Shopify","category":"software"},{"slug":"magento-vs-woocommerce","title":"Magento vs WooCommerce","category":"software"},{"slug":"magento-vs-prestashop","title":"Magento vs PrestaShop","category":"software"},{"slug":"shopify-vs-woocommerce","title":"Shopify vs WooCommerce","category":"software"},{"slug":"bigcommerce-vs-shopify)","title":"BigCommerce vs Shopify","category":"software"}],"relatedBlogPosts":[{"slug":"best-streaming-services-in-2026-top-picks-for-every-budget-interest","title":"Best Streaming Services in 2026: Top Picks for Every Budget & Interest","excerpt":"Navigating the crowded streaming landscape in 2026 can be overwhelming. 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