Which tool is better for migrating a large store?

StoreShift handles large stores at a flat cost — cursor-based Shopify API pagination means it doesn't time out on stores with tens of thousands of products or orders. LitExtension prices scale with entity count, so large stores become significantly more expensive. For volume-heavy migrations, StoreShift is the more cost-effective option.

StoreShift vs LitExtension — Shopify to WooCommerce

Q: Is StoreShift cheaper than LitExtension?

For most stores, yes. LitExtension charges per migration based on entity count. A typical store migration runs $89–$199+ on LitExtension. StoreShift Starter is $79 one-time and includes unlimited re-runs within your plan's migration count. If you run staging migrations before going live, StoreShift is cheaper from the second run onward.

Q: What is LitExtension's All-in-One Migration service?

LitExtension's All-in-One is a managed service — their team runs the migration for you. It's more expensive than the self-service option and positions LitExtension as a done-for-you service rather than a tool you operate. StoreShift is self-service only — you run it yourself in your WordPress admin.

Q: Does LitExtension keep my data in sync after migration?

LitExtension offers a 'Recent Data Migration' add-on that re-syncs new data created after the initial migration. This is useful for stores that stay live on Shopify during the WooCommerce setup period. StoreShift does not have a live sync feature — it imports a snapshot. If you need ongoing delta-sync, LitExtension covers that scenario.

Q: Does my data go through LitExtension's servers?

Yes. LitExtension operates as an intermediary — it reads from your Shopify store and writes to your WooCommerce install through their platform. Your product, order, and customer data passes through their servers during migration. StoreShift reads from Shopify's API and writes directly to your WordPress database without an intermediary.

TL;DR

LitExtension is a SaaS service that charges per migration and routes your data through their platform. StoreShift is a WordPress plugin you buy once — data goes directly from Shopify's API to your database. LitExtension has one advantage: a live delta-sync option for stores that stay open during migration. If you don't need that, StoreShift is cheaper and keeps data off third-party servers.

At a glance

Side-by-side comparison

	StoreShift	LitExtension
Pricing model	One-time purchase from $79	Per migration — priced by entity count
Typical cost for 500 products + 1k orders	$79 (Starter plan)	$89–$199+ per run
Re-migration cost	$0 — included in plan	Full price again per run
Data routing	Direct — Shopify API → your WP install	Through LitExtension servers
Type	WordPress plugin (software you own)	SaaS web service
Setup	Install plugin → connect Shopify → import	Configure on litextension.com → run migration
Products + categories	✓ Simple + variable, images sideloaded	✓ Supported
Orders	✓ Pro + Agency plans	✓ Supported (adds cost)
Customers	✓ Pro + Agency plans	✓ Supported (adds cost)
Coupons	✓ All paid plans	✓ Supported
URL redirects	✓ All paid plans	◦ Not included by default
Delta sync (keep live store in sync)	✗ Not available	✓ "Recent Data Migration" add-on
Managed "done for you" option	✗ Self-service only	✓ All-in-One service
Runs inside WordPress	✓ Yes — WP admin panel	✗ External web app
Email support	✓ All paid plans, SLA guaranteed	✓ Available
Free tier	Lite plugin on WordPress.org (products + categories)	Demo migration (limited record count)

Pricing

What you actually pay

LitExtension prices per migration based on total entity count — every product, order, customer, and coupon adds to the bill. For a typical Shopify store with 500 products and 1,000 orders, a LitExtension migration runs $89–$199 depending on the package. Add customers and the number climbs further.

Each time you re-run the migration — for a staging test, for a data fix, or for the final production cutover — you pay again. StoreShift's Starter plan is $79 one-time and covers one full migration run. Pro ($129) covers three runs. Agency ($249) covers ten. Running the migration twice on staging and once on production uses three runs from a Pro plan, total cost $129.

StoreShift pricing

Pay once. Run it multiple times.

Starter ($79): 1 migration — products, coupons, redirects, 5-day email support.

Pro ($129): 3 migrations — adds orders and customers, 1-day priority support.

Agency ($249): 10 migrations — everything in Pro, white-label, same-day support.

LitExtension pricing

Pay per migration, per entity.

LitExtension's self-service pricing starts around $89 and scales with the number of records. All-in-One (managed service) costs more. The Recent Data add-on for delta sync is an additional fee. Re-running the migration costs the same each time.

Where LitExtension wins

The delta sync advantage

LitExtension offers a "Recent Data Migration" add-on that re-syncs data created after the initial migration. If your Shopify store stays open and receiving orders while you're setting up WooCommerce, this lets you pull in those new orders before the final switch.

StoreShift migrates a point-in-time snapshot. It does not sync ongoing changes. If you need to keep both platforms in sync during a slow cutover — typical for stores that can't afford downtime — LitExtension's delta sync covers that case and StoreShift does not.

For most migrations, this isn't a blocking issue. The standard approach is to run a full StoreShift migration to staging, validate, then put the Shopify store into maintenance mode for a few hours and run the final migration. Orders placed during that window are small in number and easy to handle manually.

Data handling

Where does your data go?

LitExtension works as an intermediary. It reads product, order, and customer data from Shopify and writes it to WooCommerce through their cloud platform. Your store data — including customer names, addresses, and purchase history — passes through LitExtension's servers during the migration window.

StoreShift reads from Shopify's Admin API and writes directly to your WordPress database. No external platform handles the data in transit. For stores subject to GDPR or handling sensitive customer PII, keeping data off third-party migration servers reduces compliance surface area.

StoreShift

Direct: Shopify API → your database

The plugin runs server-side on your WordPress host. It fetches from Shopify's API and writes to WooCommerce directly. No StoreShift infrastructure touches your data in transit. Customer PII stays between you and Shopify.

LitExtension

Routes through their platform

LitExtension bridges source and target. Their servers handle the data transformation and transfer. This is the standard SaaS migration approach — it enables delta sync and their managed service, but it means customer data leaves your environment temporarily.

Decision guide

Which tool fits your situation?

Use StoreShift if you...

✓ Want a flat fee regardless of store size
✓ Plan to run test migrations before going live
✓ Prefer customer data off third-party servers
✓ Need URL redirects built into the migration
✓ Are migrating multiple stores (Pro or Agency plan)
✓ Can manage a brief maintenance window for cutover

Use LitExtension if you...

◦ Need delta sync — your store stays live during migration
◦ Want a fully managed "done for you" service
◦ Are migrating from a non-Shopify source platform
◦ Have a small store where per-entity cost stays low
◦ Prefer not to install any WordPress plugin

Common questions

Frequently asked

Is StoreShift cheaper than LitExtension?

For most stores, yes. LitExtension prices per entity — a typical migration runs $89–$199+. StoreShift Starter is $79 one-time. After your first re-run (for staging, a fix, or the final cutover), StoreShift is cheaper in total.

What is LitExtension's All-in-One Migration service?

It's a managed service — LitExtension's team runs the migration for you. More expensive than self-service, but you don't configure anything. StoreShift is self-service only — you install the plugin and run the import yourself from your WP admin.

Does LitExtension keep my data in sync after migration?

Yes — their "Recent Data Migration" add-on re-syncs new data from Shopify after the initial migration. Useful if your store stays open during the WooCommerce setup period. StoreShift migrates a snapshot — it doesn't do ongoing sync. If you need delta-sync, LitExtension covers that case.

Does my data go through LitExtension's servers?

Yes. LitExtension bridges source and target — your product, order, and customer data passes through their platform during migration. StoreShift reads from Shopify's API and writes directly to your WordPress database. No intermediary touches the data.

Which is better for large stores?

StoreShift handles large stores at flat cost — cursor-based API pagination handles stores with tens of thousands of SKUs without timing out. LitExtension pricing grows with entity count, so large stores are significantly more expensive per run. If you're migrating a large catalog, StoreShift saves money.

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