FAQ: Shopware

Shopware 6 can be connected to an ERP system in three ways: ready-made connectors from the Shopware Store, middleware platforms, or a custom-built integration via the Shopware API. Which route fits depends on your ERP system, the data to be synchronised and your processes. Typically, products, stock levels, prices, customers and orders are kept in sync.

A migration to Shopware 6 typically runs in five phases: analysis and planning, building the new shop, data migration, testing including SEO redirects, and finally the go-live. The existing shop stays online throughout, so sales continue uninterrupted. The duration depends on data volume, custom features and integrations.

The cost of a custom Shopware plugin depends primarily on the feature scope, the complexity of the business logic and the third-party systems that need to be connected. Flat-rate prices without a requirements analysis are rarely reliable. As a rule, you will receive a realistic effort estimate after a short initial consultation with a concrete description of the desired functionality.

Shopware 6 is a dedicated shop system for merchants with more complex requirements such as ERP integration, B2B functionality or large product ranges. WooCommerce is an e-commerce extension for WordPress and is usually a good fit for content-driven websites with a smaller shop component. Which solution suits you depends on your product range, your processes and your existing system landscape.

Shopware 6 combines a modern, API-oriented architecture with features that matter to mid-sized merchants: B2B functionality, multi-language support, flexible sales channels and a large ecosystem of extensions. Built by a German vendor, it is also geared towards the requirements of the European market. For many mid-sized companies it offers a practical middle ground between website builders and costly custom platforms.