Most of us, regular people, are used to think of Magento and its migration nuances as either a free open-source cart, that’s like a 17x17x17 Rubik's cube - impossible to deal with, or a robust enterprise platform only Richard Bransonish dudes can afford.
Well, good news, regular people, that all has changed with the emergence of Zoey - a Magento-based hosted solution. Zoey, now fully integrated with B2B Wave and a prominent B2B e-commerce solution provider, has solidified its specialization in robust B2B e-commerce platforms, building upon its Magento origins.
Therefore, we’ve decided to take a closer look into what lies behind that gentle name. Today, we’re going to review Zoey. Let’s go!
Usability
Ain’t nothing more important to us, sloths, than ease of use. Considering the complexity of original Magneto, we were majorly relieved to discover that Zoey’s admin panel is straightforward, convenient and not bloated with tons of unnecessary features.
What’s particularly exciting is design management - the cart provides an easy drag-and-drop editor that allows to place visual elements any way you want, and some advanced deep-customization options for savvy users.
There’s a decent selection of themes offered, all beautiful, stylish and free (take that Shopify). Pick one of them as a starting template and do virtually anything with it - the cart gives you total freedom. If you ever screw up or get confused - just contact Zoey’s support. The guys will advise or even themselves modify your design, if you ask them to. For more on selecting the right design, consider our tips on custom or pre-made e-commerce templates.
Pricing
Zoey, now integrated with B2B Wave, typically provides customized pricing structures tailored for B2B e-commerce businesses, moving away from publicly listed fixed-tier plans. While a trial period may still be available, the focus is on comprehensive solutions with pricing determined by specific business requirements. Notably, the platform continues its tradition of not imposing transaction fees, which can result in significant savings as your business scales.
Support
As of October 2025, Zoey’s support continues to be excellent. Great knowledge base, FAQ section, ability to request/vote for features and very attentive support managers. We hope all of that is not just a market newcomer’s thing to get clients at the start, and they’ll keep such meritorious attitude in the future. We’ll see.
Of course the more you pay, the more privileges you get - premium plan entitles to a personal account manager and what’s called a priority support - ability to get tickets answered out of turn, and reach Zoey via phone without having to schedule a call - the other two plans will make you do so.
Features
Zoey, just as its prototype, is impressive in terms of functionality. Among other benefits the platform:
- Offers a built-in blog, gift cards, discounts, ratings and reviews - the perks other hosted carts require money for, by default
- supports a wide range of payment gateways - a typical but still great feature
- allows to add as many addons as you want (similarly to Magento)
- provides a secure hosting
- is fully optimized for search engines
- is integrated with Mailchimp
Despite all praises, while Zoey's foundation originated from Magento architecture, its current iteration as part of B2B Wave has seen significant optimization for modern B2B demands. Consequently, while resource management remains crucial for performance with extensive customizations and integrations, the platform benefits from continuous development aimed at enhancing speed and stability.
While growing in market recognition, Zoey is, without a doubt, a promising e-Commerce solution among its hosted competitors. Targeted mostly at businesses that have outgrown the functionality of the “easiest” platforms, Zoey is still simple enough for enthusiastic beginners. Well, simpler than Magento anyway. We have high hopes for the cart and are glad to confirm that automatic migrations to Zoey are available within Shopping Cart Migration service. So, if your needs exceed the capabilities of your current platform, see how your store looks on Zoey right now, using a free Demo Migration!
Good luck with your online business.
Monthly Update – October 2025
As we move into October 2025, the B2B e-commerce sector, a key focus for platforms like Zoey (now part of B2B Wave), is increasingly shaped by advancements in supply chain resilience and hyper-personalization. Businesses are prioritizing platforms that offer robust integrations with logistics providers and inventory management systems to navigate global supply chain fluctuations. Furthermore, the demand for highly personalized buyer experiences in B2B is driving innovation, with AI-powered recommendations and custom pricing tiers becoming standard expectations. For merchants considering a platform migration, it's crucial to assess a solution's capabilities in these areas. Look for systems that not only streamline order fulfillment but also provide tools for deep customer segmentation and automated content delivery, ensuring that your new store can adapt to future market demands and deliver a competitive edge. Ensuring robust data security and seamless API integrations for all third-party tools remains paramount for a successful transition and sustained growth in this dynamic environment. Planning ahead for these critical functionalities will define success.
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