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Platform Migrations

Salesforce to Shopify Migrations

With 19+ years of Shopify experience and 12+ years of Salesforce Commerce Cloud (now Agentforce Commerce) experience, CQL helps mid-market & enterprise brands validate Salesforce to Shopify migrations. This first-of-its-kind content focuses on platform comparisons most agencies won’t share, as well as technical challenges of Salesforce to Shopify migrations. No platform biases, just facts.

Salesforce to Shopify Migration Whitepaper
2026 Updates + AI

Salesforce Agentforce Commerce vs. Shopify (Complete Guide + AI Edition)

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Salesforce Commerce Cloud to Shopify: Technical Migration Guide
Migration Tech Guide

Salesforce Commerce Cloud to Shopify: Technical Migration Guide

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The Million+ Dollar Switch: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Assessments Show How Brands Save $800K-$11M by Migrating to Shopify​
TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP

The Million+ Dollar Switch: TCOs Show Brands Save $800K-$11M

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Salesforce Agentforce Commerce vs. Shopify ('26 Complete Guide + AI Edition)

Thinking about migrating from Salesforce Agentforce Commerce to Shopify, but not sure where the platforms actually differ? This guide summarizes decades of experience, breaking down 11 of the most critical differences between Salesforce and Shopify including:

  • Understand the real differences in data migration, product models, content management, search, and checkout between the two platforms
  • See where Shopify has a clear edge and where Agentforce Commerce still holds its own
  • Learn how ERP integrations, internationalization, and development workflows change in a migration
  • Get an honest look at AI capabilities on both sides, including what’s new in 2026
  • Know what to watch out for before you start, from TCO erosion to customization limits
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Salesforce Commerce Cloud to Shopify: Technical Migration Guide

Salesforce Commerce Cloud to Shopify: Technical Migration Guide

Get a proven, actionable approach for moving from Salesforce Commerce Cloud to Shopify in our co-written guide with Shopify.

  • Build a Solid Migration Plan: 
    See how to architect your migration, align teams, and set up workflows for a smooth transition.
  • Reduce Complexity & Risk:
    Learn how Shopify’s platform, APIs, and migration tools reduce technical debt and accelerate time to value.
  • Leveraging Expert Advice:
    Discover proven solutions, common pitfalls to avoid, and insights from successful enterprise migrations.
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The Million+ Dollar Switch

CQL has found that the leading area of cost savings for brands in 2025 is from Shopify migrations and a digital transformation of the tech stack. In fact, 17 enterprise brands that evaluated Shopify with a TCO assessment found savings between $800K-$11M, with savings occurring as early as the first year.

  • See the savings brands are achieving with reimagined tech stacks
  • Look at examples of where the majority of TCO savings come from (hint: it’s not just platform fees)
  • Learn CQL’s approach to TCO assessments to help you find more saving in 2025
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The Million+ Dollar Switch: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Assessments Show How Brands Save $800K-$11M by Migrating to Shopify​

Salesforce Brands that Migrated to Shopify

CQL has helped dozens of Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) Enterprise brands determine if Shopify is right for them and migrate successfully.

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Get a Tailored Shopify Validation with TCO Model

There is no perfect ecommerce platform, but there is a best fit for your business. Compare & contrast Salesforce to Shopify with our platform comparison scorecards, learn the impact of each platform on your business operations including your 3 year total cost of ownership (TCO), and gain 100% confidence in your decision.

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Digital Commerce Built for Breakthrough Brands.​

As an award-winning, full-service digital commerce agency, we design retail and B2B experiences and we engineer the technologies to fuel them. Our aim is to design and build truly inspiring eCommerce websites and applications for our clients and their customers. We’re a collaborative team of cross-disciplined professionals driven each day by our desire to turn complex challenges into compelling solutions.

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Years of Shopify Experience

12

Years of SFCC Experience

22

Years of Experience in ecommerce

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Years of experience in Software

Did You Know?

80% of Enterprise brands on Salesforce Commerce Cloud that think they can’t take the path to Shopify, actually can. So which path is best for you?