Shopware to PrestaShop
A Shopware to PrestaShop migration transfers your store's products, customers, orders, and content from Shopware to PrestaShop—preserving data integrity, SEO rankings, and customer access. This guide covers data mapping, migration tools, cost, and step-by-step execution.
Migrating from Shopware to PrestaShop is a strategic move from a Symfony-based platform to a PHP/Smarty open-source solution. In 2025, with Shopware's Symfony complexity, Store API learning curve, and higher hosting requirements, and PrestaShop's straightforward Back Office, PrestaShop Addons, and lower resource footprint, the case for migration has never been stronger.
Shopware to PrestaShop Migration: Quick Facts
- Average cost: $69–$400 (automated) vs $2,500+ (custom)
- Typical duration: 2–4 hours (automated) vs weeks (manual)
- Recommended method: Automated cloud migration (Cart2Cart, LitExtension)
- Password migration: Supported with PrestaShop migration module
- SEO preservation: 301 redirects required—automated tools create them
Why Migrate from Shopware to PrestaShop? Key Benefits
Shopware has served its purpose, but limitations hold you back. Moving to PrestaShop opens specific opportunities:
💰 Cost Control
The Shopware Pain: Symfony complexity. Store API learning curve. Higher hosting requirements.
The PrestaShop Gain: Open-source. No platform fees. PrestaShop Addons for modules. Lower hosting costs.
🚀 Full Control & Customization
The Shopware Pain: Limited customization. Vendor or platform constraints.
The PrestaShop Gain: PHP/Smarty templates. Web Service API. Full access to Back Office. PrestaShop Addons ecosystem.
🛠 Product Combinations
The Shopware Pain: Product options structure can be rigid.
The PrestaShop Gain: Flexible product combinations. Attribute groups. Streamlined catalog management in Back Office.
⚡ Back Office & Multi-Store
The Shopware Pain: Dated or limited admin.
The PrestaShop Gain: Intuitive PrestaShop Back Office. Multi-store. Multi-language. Built-in SEO tools.
Who Should Migrate from Shopware to PrestaShop?
Shopware to PrestaShop migration suits merchants finding Shopware's Symfony/Store API complexity overkill, needing lower hosting specs, or preferring PrestaShop's Smarty-based themes and PrestaShop Addons. PrestaShop has a gentler learning curve for PHP developers.
Shopware to PrestaShop: Platform-Specific Considerations
Every migration path has unique nuances. For Shopware to PrestaShop, pay attention to:
- Shopware 5 and 6 have different schemas—migration path depends on source version.
- Shopware property groups map to PrestaShop attribute groups—naming and structure may differ.
- Shopware media URLs and PrestaShop img/p/ paths require transformation.
Shopware to PrestaShop Pre-Migration Checklist
Before migrating from Shopware to PrestaShop, audit your source data and prepare your PrestaShop environment. Shopware and PrestaShop use different data structures—mapping them correctly prevents data loss.
Understanding the Platform Disconnect
Shopware uses its own data structure. PrestaShop uses MySQL with ps_ prefix and Web Service API.
- Shopware Version: 5 or 6? Structure differs.
- API Access: Shopware Store API or database.
- PrestaShop Setup: Install PrestaShop 8 on PHP hosting.
- Product Structure: Shopware options map to PrestaShop combinations.
- Images: Shopware media. Transfer to PrestaShop img/p/.
Shopware to PrestaShop Data Mapping: Products, Customers, Orders
Accurate data mapping from Shopware to PrestaShop preserves product variants, customer history, and order relationships. Below are the field mappings developers need.
🛍 Product Data Mapping
| Shopware Field (Source) | PrestaShop Field (Target) | Notes & Logic |
|---|---|---|
product.id |
ps_product.id_product |
PrestaShop generates new IDs. Use product number for mapping. |
product_translation.name |
ps_product_lang.name |
Direct string transfer. |
product.number |
ps_product.reference |
Direct mapping. |
product_price.price |
ps_product.price |
Direct price transfer. |
product_translation.description |
ps_product_lang.description |
HTML content. Images need re-uploading. |
product_category |
ps_category_product |
Shopware categories map to PrestaShop. |
property_group_option |
ps_product_attribute |
Shopware options map to PrestaShop combinations. |
👥 Customer Data Mapping
| Shopware Field | PrestaShop Field | Critical Logic |
|---|---|---|
customer.email |
ps_customer.email |
Unique identifier. |
customer.password |
ps_customer.passwd |
Password migration supported with module. |
customer_address |
ps_address |
Shopware addresses map to PrestaShop. |
📦 Order Data Mapping
| Shopware Field | PrestaShop Field | Mapping Logic |
|---|---|---|
order.order_number |
ps_orders.reference |
Preserve Shopware order number. |
order_state_machine_state |
ps_order_state |
Map Shopware states to PrestaShop. |
order.price.totalPrice |
ps_orders.total_paid |
Direct mapping. |
Shopware to PrestaShop Migration Tools
Choose your Shopware to PrestaShop migration method: automated cloud migration (recommended), CSV import, or custom development. Compare PrestaShop migration tools for features and pricing.
Option A: Automated Cloud Migration (Recommended)
Tools: Cart2Cart, LitExtension
Specialized tools that connect via Shopware database/API and PrestaShop Web Service API or migration module.
- ✅ Pros: Handles structure complexity, preserves relationships, formats data for PrestaShop automatically.
- ❌ Cons: Cost scales with data ($200–$400). Requires PrestaShop migration module installation.
Option B: CSV Import
Tools: Shopware CSV Export + PrestaShop Back Office Import
Export from Shopware, format for PrestaShop, and import manually.
- ✅ Pros: Lower cost, direct control.
- ❌ Cons: Manual work required. Limited to products and categories.
Option C: Custom Development
Tools: Shopware DB/API + PrestaShop Web Service API
Build a custom script using Shopware database or REST API and PrestaShop Web Service API.
- ✅ Pros: Complete control, reusable.
- ❌ Cons: Expensive ($2,500+), time-consuming.
How to Migrate from Shopware to PrestaShop: Step-by-Step
Follow this Shopware to PrestaShop migration process using automated cloud migration. See the full PrestaShop migration guide for detailed planning.
Phase 1: Environment Preparation
1.1. Prepare Target (PrestaShop):
Install PrestaShop 8 on PHP hosting (PHP 8.1+, MySQL 8+). Install migration module if using automated tools. Use subdomain for testing.
Tip: Use maintenance mode to prevent public access during setup.
1.2. Prepare Source (Shopware):
Ensure database or API access. Keep your Shopware store live during migration.
Phase 2: Connection Setup
2.1. PrestaShop Access:
Install migration module on PrestaShop. This provides API endpoints for migration tools.
2.2. Shopware Access:
Provide database credentials or API access. Migration tool connects to Shopware data source.
Phase 3: Migration Execution
Select what to move. Critical settings:
- Create 301 Redirects: Essential for SEO. Redirects from Shopware URLs to PrestaShop URLs.
- Migrate Product Combinations: PrestaShop supports flexible combinations. Shopware variants map automatically.
- Migrate Images: Images downloaded from Shopware and uploaded to PrestaShop img/p/.
- Password Migration: Supported with migration module. Customer passwords converted to PrestaShop format.
Phase 4: Post-Migration
Verify products, images, prices, combinations. Notify customers. Choose a PrestaShop theme from PrestaShop Addons.
Shopware to PrestaShop Migration Cost (2025)
For a medium-sized store (2,000 products, 10,000 orders, 5,000 customers):
Custom Script
Developer Time
Automated Cloud
Average Cost
Agency Service
Starting Cost
Shopware to PrestaShop: Troubleshooting & SEO
Common Challenges
- Combination Mapping: PrestaShop supports flexible product combinations. Shopware variants map automatically.
- Database/API Structure: Shopware structure differs from PrestaShop. Migration tools handle translation.
- Image Migration: Shopware images need re-uploading to PrestaShop img/p/.
- Password Migration: Supported with migration module.
- Multi-Store: PrestaShop supports multi-store natively.
301 Redirects: Preserve SEO
Shopware URLs differ from PrestaShop URLs. Create 301 redirects to preserve search rankings. Automated tools create redirects—verify in PrestaShop Back Office.
Shopware to PrestaShop: Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about migrating from Shopware to PrestaShop—cost, duration, password migration, and SEO preservation.
Why migrate from Shopware to PrestaShop?
PrestaShop offers simpler hosting (no Symfony runtime overhead), a larger module ecosystem in Europe, and Smarty templates familiar to PHP developers. Shopware excels at headless; PrestaShop suits traditional storefronts.
Does PrestaShop support Shopware-style product options?
Yes. Shopware property groups and options map to PrestaShop attribute groups and product combinations. Migration tools handle the mapping.
Ready to Migrate from Shopware to PrestaShop?
A Shopware to PrestaShop migration unlocks open-source control, PrestaShop Addons, and full Back Office customization. Run a free demo to verify your data maps correctly.