Shopify Plus vs Magento 2: The Pragmatic Decision Guide
Both platforms win—at different moments.
| Choose Shopify Plus when… | Choose Magento 2 when… |
|---|---|
| Speed to market, strong app ecosystem, predictable ops. | Deep domain customization, complex catalogs, heavy B2B flows. |
| Managed hosting & PCI out‑of‑box. | Full control of infra, bespoke checkout & pricing engines. |
Total cost is dominated by people and process. Prototype your gnarly flows before you commit.