Spree to Shopify Migration - Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Services

Spree to Shopify migration simplified. Ready to move Spree store to Shopify and unlock new growth? Cart2Cart offers a swift, secure, and seamless way to switch from Spree to Shopify. Benefit from preserved SEO, complete data transfer, and zero downtime. Whether you're researching a step-by-step guide to transfer data yourself or seeking expert help for a fully managed Spree to Shopify migration, we provide the trusted solution. Start your confident transition today.

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What data can be
migrated from Spree to Shopify

Thanks to Cart2Cart`s flexible pricing policy, the migration price depends on the volume of transferred entities and the additional migration options you select. Just choose your Source and Target platforms and get the approximate price of your Spree to Shopify store conversion right after completing the free Demo.

How to Migrate from Spree to Shopify In 3 Steps?

Connect your Source & Target carts

Choose Spree and Shopify from the drop-down lists & provide the stores’ URLs in the corresponding fields.

Select the data to migrate & extra options

Choose the data you want to migrate to Shopify and extra options to customise your Spree to Shopify migration.

Launch your Demo/Full migration

Run a free Demo to see how the Cart2Cart service works, and when happy - launch Full migration.

Migrate Spree to Shopify: Your Definitive Guide to a Seamless Transition

A Comprehensive Guide to Transitioning from Spree to Shopify

Migrating your e-commerce store is a significant undertaking, but the benefits of moving to a more scalable and feature-rich platform often outweigh the challenges. If you're considering a transition from Spree to Shopify, you're making a strategic move towards enhanced user experience, robust marketing tools, and simplified store management. Shopify offers an intuitive interface, extensive app ecosystem, and reliable hosting, making it an attractive destination for merchants seeking growth.

While a direct, one-click migration tool for Spree isn't commonly available, this guide will walk you through a proven method: leveraging CSV file exports from your Spree store and importing them into Shopify using a powerful migration wizard. This approach ensures data integrity and a smooth transfer of your valuable store entities, including products, customer data, and order history.

Follow this expert-crafted, step-by-step guide to ensure your Spree to Shopify migration is as efficient and seamless as possible.

Prerequisites for Migration

Before you embark on your store migration, a thorough preparation phase is crucial. This helps minimize downtime, prevent data loss, and ensure a smooth transition of your digital assets.

  • For Your Spree (Source) Store:
    1. Data Audit and Cleanup: Take this opportunity to clean up your existing Spree data. Remove outdated products, unused customer accounts, and irrelevant information. This streamlines the migration process and ensures only valuable data is transferred.
    2. Complete Data Backup: Before exporting any data, perform a full backup of your Spree store's database and all media files. This is a critical step to safeguard your information against any unforeseen issues during the export process.
    3. Export Data to CSV Files: Since Spree is not directly integrated with standard migration tools, you will need to export your store data (such as products, product categories, customer records, and orders) into CSV files. Ensure these files are well-structured and contain all necessary fields for a successful import into Shopify. For complex data or custom fields, you may consider our CSV.File Data Migration service.
    4. Inform Your Customers: Communicate your migration plans to your customers. Let them know about any potential, albeit minimal, service interruptions or changes they might experience. This manages expectations and maintains customer trust.
    5. For more detailed advice on preparing your source platform, refer to our guide: How to prepare Source store for migration?
  • For Your Shopify (Target) Store:
    1. Set Up Your New Shopify Store: Create a new Shopify store. Choose a suitable plan (e.g., Basic Shopify, Shopify, Advanced Shopify, Shopify Plus) that aligns with your business needs.
    2. Install Cart2Cart Store Migration App: Shopify requires the installation of the Cart2Cart Store Migration App from the Shopify App Store to facilitate the data transfer. This app will enable the connection and import process.
    3. Disable Storefront Password Protection: If your new Shopify store is protected by a password, temporarily disable it to allow the migration tool full access for data transfer.
    4. Disable Shopify Notifications: It is highly recommended to disable all customer notifications within your Shopify admin during the migration. This prevents your customers from receiving irrelevant messages about test orders or data imports.
    5. Review Existing Data: If your target Shopify store already contains any data, consider using the 'Clear Target' option during migration to avoid duplication and maintain data integrity. For more information, see: Clear current data on Target store before migration option.
    6. For a comprehensive guide on target store preparation, visit: How to prepare Target store for migration?

Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

With your preparations complete, you are ready to initiate the data transfer from Spree to Shopify. This process will guide you through connecting your stores, selecting your data, and configuring essential migration options.

Initial Step: Start Your Migration

Begin by accessing the migration wizard. This is where you'll define your source and target platforms and commence the journey of data transfer.

Step 1: Configure Your Spree (Source) Store

Since Spree itself is not a direct integration option, you will select 'CSVTOCART' as your source cart. This method allows you to upload the CSV files you exported from your Spree store, acting as the bridge for your data.

  • Select 'CSVTOCART' from the list of supported carts as your Source Platform.
  • Upload the CSV files containing your Spree store's data (products, customers, orders, etc.). The wizard will guide you on the required format.

Step 2: Configure Your Shopify (Target) Store

Next, you'll establish the connection to your new Shopify store. This is typically done through the Cart2Cart app installed on your Shopify admin.

  • Select 'Shopify' as your Target Platform.
  • Enter your Shopify store's URL.
  • Choose the connection method: The recommended approach is 'Install App from Marketplace'. This securely links your Shopify store to the migration wizard. Alternatively, for advanced users, you can select 'Provide API Access Credentials' which requires creating a custom app in Shopify to generate an Admin API access token with specific API scopes.

Step 3: Select Data Entities for Transfer

This critical step allows you to choose exactly what data you want to move from your Spree (via CSV) to your Shopify store. You can migrate all available entities or handpick specific types of data.

  • The wizard will display a list of transferable entities based on your CSV files. Typically, you can migrate: Products, Product Categories, Products Reviews (note: reviews on Shopify often require an additional app like AirReviews), Customers, Orders, CMS Pages, Coupons, Blogs, and Blogs Posts.
  • Select the checkbox next to 'All entities' or individually choose the specific data types you wish to transfer.

Step 4: Configure Additional Migration Options

Beyond basic data transfer, a range of additional options allows you to fine-tune your migration for optimal results, especially for SEO and data integrity.

Consider these crucial options:

  • Clear Target Store Data: If you're starting with a fresh Shopify store, this option (Clear current data on Target store before migration option) can prevent duplicate entries.
  • Preserve Order IDs / Product IDs / Customer IDs: Essential for maintaining historical data and internal record-keeping. Learn more about How Preserve IDs options can be used?.
  • Create 301 Redirects: Absolutely vital for SEO. This ensures that old URLs from your Spree store automatically redirect to the new corresponding URLs on Shopify, preserving your search engine rankings and link equity.
  • Migrate Images in Product Descriptions: Ensures all embedded images within your product details are moved across.
  • Migrate All Categories: Transfers your entire category structure.
  • Migrate Groups to Tags: This option helps organize customer groups or other similar entities as tags within Shopify.
  • Password Migration: If your Spree CSV files contain encrypted customer passwords, you can opt to migrate them, allowing customers to log into their accounts on Shopify without resetting.

Step 5: Perform Data Mapping

Data mapping is where you ensure that corresponding fields between your Spree (CSV) and Shopify stores are correctly aligned. This includes matching customer groups, order statuses, and other custom fields.

  • Carefully map your Spree customer groups (e.g., 'Wholesale', 'Retail') to appropriate customer tags or segments in Shopify.
  • Align your Spree order statuses (e.g., 'Processing', 'Shipped', 'Completed') with Shopify's default or custom order statuses. This ensures consistent tracking and reporting.
  • Review any other data fields to ensure accurate transfer and display on your new Shopify store.

Step 6: Run a Free Demo Migration (Highly Recommended)

Before committing to a full migration, run a demo. This transfers a limited number of entities (e.g., 10 products, 10 customers, 10 orders) to your Shopify store.

  • The demo allows you to verify data accuracy, check image display, test product variants, and ensure that all chosen additional options are working as expected.
  • It's a no-risk way to identify and fix any potential mapping or configuration issues before the main transfer.

Step 7: Initiate Full Data Migration

Once you're satisfied with the demo results, you're ready for the main event. This step will transfer all your selected data from Spree to Shopify.

  • Review your selected entities and additional options one last time.
  • Consider adding a Migration Insurance Service, which offers additional remigrations if you need to transfer data again due to new changes or testing. For details, refer to How Migration Insurance works?.
  • Initiate the full migration process. You can monitor the progress, and the system will notify you upon completion.

Post-Migration Steps

Completing the data transfer is a significant milestone, but your work isn't over. Several crucial post-migration steps are necessary to ensure your Shopify store is fully optimized, functional, and ready for customers.

  • Thorough Data Review: Scrutinize all migrated data on your Shopify store. Check product listings (SKUs, variants, images, descriptions), customer accounts, order history, CMS pages, and blog posts for accuracy and completeness. Ensure all data integrity is maintained.
  • Configure Shopify Store Settings:
    • Install any necessary apps from the Shopify App Store (e.g., for reviews, loyalty programs, advanced shipping).
    • Set up your payment gateways, shipping zones, and tax settings to match your business requirements.
    • Choose and customize a theme that aligns with your brand and provides an excellent user experience.
    • Configure your navigation menus, filters, and site search functionality.
  • SEO and Redirect Verification:
    • Verify that all 301 redirects are functioning correctly. Use an online tool to test a sample of old Spree URLs to ensure they point to their new Shopify counterparts. This is crucial for preserving your SEO rankings and link equity.
    • Update your Google Search Console with your new Shopify sitemap and monitor for any crawl errors.
  • Conduct Extensive Testing: Perform comprehensive tests across your new Shopify store.
    • Place test orders (as a customer) to ensure the checkout process, payment gateways, and order fulfillment notifications work flawlessly.
    • Register new customer accounts and test existing migrated accounts.
    • Submit product reviews to confirm the review system (if applicable, via an app) is operational.
    • Test all forms, pop-ups, and interactive elements.
  • Go Live and Monitor: Once you are confident that everything is working perfectly, remove any password protection from your Shopify storefront and officially launch your new store. Continuously monitor your site's performance, traffic, and user feedback.
  • Address Recent Data: If any new orders or customer data accumulated on your Spree store during the migration period, consider using a Recent Data Migration Service to transfer them.

By diligently following these steps, you can confidently transition your e-commerce operations from Spree to Shopify, unlocking new opportunities for growth and efficiency. Should you require further assistance or custom solutions, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.

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Clear Target Store data before migration

Will delete all data from your Shopify store

free

Migrate Short & Full descriptions

They will be moved into one description field

free

Move images from products, categories, blog posts descriptions

Those included in the descriptions

Set products quantity to 100 on Shopify store

To check how the migration works for out of stock products

+$29

Migrate categories and products SEO URLs

Keep your Spree URL structure on Shopify

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The Smart Update function allows updating your store data that have been edited or modified during or after the Full Migration (e.g., Product quantity, Orders status, etc.).

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The design and store functionality transfer is impossible due to Spree to Shopify limitations. However, you can recreate it with the help of a 3rd-party developer.

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We built in many security measures so you can safely migrate from Spree to Shopify. Check out our Security Policy

Server Security

All migrations are performed on a secure dedicated Hetzner server with restricted physical access.

Application Security

HTTPS protocol and 128-bit SSL encryption are used to protect the data being exchanged.

Network Security

The most up-to-date network architecture schema, firewall and access restrictions protect our system from electronic attacks.

Data Access Control

Employee access to customer migration data is restricted, logged and audited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use an automated tool or hire an expert for Spree to Shopify migration?

An automated tool like Cart2Cart, requiring the Cart2Cart Store Migration App for Shopify, is efficient and cost-effective. For highly complex Spree stores or if you prefer full management, an Ultimate Data Migration Service provides expert assistance and custom solutions.

What factors influence the cost of migrating from Spree to Shopify?

Migration cost depends on the number of entities (products, customers, orders), chosen additional options (e.g., 301 redirects, ID preservation), and any customization services required. You can get an immediate estimate using our Migration Wizard.

Can customer passwords be migrated from Spree to Shopify?

Yes, customer passwords can be securely migrated from Spree to Shopify using encrypted methods. This allows your existing customers to log in to their new accounts without needing to reset their passwords. Learn more about password migration.

Will my Spree store experience downtime during migration to Shopify?

No, your Spree store will remain fully operational. The migration to Shopify is performed on a separate, secure server, ensuring zero downtime for your current store. This process allows continuous sales. Our Security Policy details data handling.

How can I prevent SEO ranking loss when migrating from Spree to Shopify?

We prioritize preserving your SEO. Key elements like 301 redirects for URLs, metadata, and product/category relationships are meticulously transferred from Spree to Shopify. Proper setup ensures minimal impact on your organic search performance. Learn about SEO URL migration.

Is my store data secure during the Spree to Shopify migration process?

Absolutely. We employ robust security measures, including 256-bit SSL encryption and strict data protection protocols, to ensure your Spree store data is safe throughout the transfer to Shopify. We do not store your data post-migration. Review our Security Policy.

What data entities can be migrated from Spree to Shopify?

Most essential data like products, customers, orders, categories, product variants, and reviews can be seamlessly transferred. For Shopify, certain limitations apply, such as orders on 'Pause and Build' plans. We ensure comprehensive data accuracy. Explore data entity options.

Will my Spree store's design and theme transfer directly to Shopify?

Store designs and themes typically do not transfer directly. Shopify requires its own themes. You'll need to choose a new Shopify theme or custom-design one. We focus on migrating your data accurately, not visual elements. Consider theme options.

How long does a Spree to Shopify store migration typically take?

The duration varies depending on data volume and complexity. A small store might take a few hours, while larger migrations can span days. A Demo Migration provides an accurate time estimate and allows you to check results before full transfer.

How can I ensure data accuracy after migrating from Spree to Shopify?

We recommend performing a Demo Migration to verify data transfer accuracy before the full migration. Post-migration, a thorough check of products, orders, and customer accounts on Shopify is essential to confirm everything is in place.

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We did a Prestashop to Shopify demo migration and it worked beautifully!
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This Shopify Migration App worked great to migrate our store from Volusion to Shopify! It transferred over all product descriptions, photos, categories, etc. seamlessly. It’s very easy to use, and the instructions are very easy to follow. Considering the amount of information that we needed transferred, it did not take as long as we had expected.



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We had a few false starts, but ultimately I was paired with a great customer service representative who did everything necessary to transfer our products correctly from Wix to Shopify. I will absolutely use this company for future client migrations.
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I contacted Cart2Cart’s help desk (direct chat) and had my questions answered very quickly and very politely. I feel much more confident now with my decision to use Cart2Cart to do the data migration from my existing website to Shopify. I was recommended to Cart2Cart for Shopify Migration by a trusted friend and I will definitely recommend them also to anyone looking to migrate. Moving website providers has been a source of stress for me and at least this is one less thing to worry about.
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I had a great experience with Cart2Cart. Reading some of the negative reviews here says more about how complex ecommerce migration is than anything else. I will say that I highly recommend paying the extra $ for their assisted service, which I did. It is totally work the extra $200 or $300 because you get a project manager who is very available, and you get to tweak your migration settings to make sure everything is just right. With the automated tools they offer, you’re on your own. But their customer support on my project was fast and responsive to my questions, and they were able to make any adjustments I needed. I migrated from Virtuemart to Shopify with over 12,000 orders and 4,000 customers. The migration was smooth. They scheduled the last “new data” import for me at a time I chose (within their working hours). And the migration was a success.
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