# Centra vs Miva Comparison

| | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 69 | 190 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (72.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (85.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Centra

**Not enough data**

### Miva

Pros:
- B2B (1 reviews)
- Customer Support (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Modifications (1 reviews)
- Inefficient Search (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (54 reviews) | 8.8 (168 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (54 reviews) | 8.2 (168 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (41 reviews) | 7.9 (123 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (43 reviews) | 8.6 (128 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (54 reviews) | 9.1 (168 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (44 reviews) | 8.9 (127 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.8 (49 reviews) | 8.2 (168 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Centra

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Miva

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pricing

Price: Contact Us

Description: With Miva’s hybrid SaaS system, overhead costs are less than Open Source / On-Premise competitors and Time to Go Live is faster. You’ll get a return on your investment faster, too. Miva came out on top in The Spring 2018 G2 Crowd Results Survey, with an Estimated ROI of 7.3 months compared to an average of 11.1 months. Best of all, Miva’s system will scale seamlessly as your business grows.

Key Features:
- B2B, B2C, or B2B / B2C: Expand sales channels with customer group logins 
- Personalized Shopping: Add configurators, visualizers, kits and more
- Product Discovery: Enhanced search capabilities including ‘Make, Model, Year’ lookup 

[Learn more about Miva](https://www.g2.com/products/miva/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### E-Commerce Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Centra** | 8.7/10 | 36 |
| **Miva** | 8.3/10 | 153 |

#### Headless Commerce

| Feature | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Decoupling** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **REST APIs** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Orchestration** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms

| Feature | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Merchandising/Marketing

| Feature | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Storefront Design Tools** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (131 reviews) | 
| **Product Visualization** | 8.5 (29 reviews) | 8.5 (135 reviews) | 
| **Recommendations / Personalization** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 8.1 (120 reviews) | 
| **Promotions and Discounts** | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 8.4 (126 reviews) | 
| **Shopping Cart Abandonment** | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 7.1 (95 reviews) | 
| **Product Reviews** | 8.6 (20 reviews) | 6.9 (91 reviews) | 
| **SEO** | 8.6 (29 reviews) | 8.1 (124 reviews) | 

#### Product Catalog

| Feature | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Management** | 8.7 (29 reviews) | 9.0 (139 reviews) | 
| **Product Configuration** | 8.8 (33 reviews) | 8.8 (133 reviews) | 
| **Product Search and Filtering** | 8.6 (33 reviews) | 8.1 (134 reviews) | 
| **Intangible Products** | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 8.3 (68 reviews) | 

#### Order Process

| Feature | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Checkout Process** | 8.9 (30 reviews) | 8.6 (141 reviews) | 
| **Shipping Options** | 9.1 (29 reviews) | 8.7 (136 reviews) | 
| **Tax Display and Processing** | 9.0 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (128 reviews) | 
| **Payment Processing** | 8.9 (30 reviews) | 9.2 (135 reviews) | 
| **Order Management** | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 8.8 (125 reviews) | 
| **Returns / Refunds** | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 8.4 (94 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 8.1 (86 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Channel Fulfillment** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 7.8 (56 reviews) | 

#### Multi-Channel Support

| Feature | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Omnichannel** | 8.9 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (88 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 8.5 (116 reviews) | 
| **Social Commerce** | 8.6 (20 reviews) | 7.7 (76 reviews) | 
| **Customer Service** | 9.0 (26 reviews) | 8.4 (97 reviews) | 
| **Store Locator** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | 7.6 (50 reviews) | 
| **3rd-Party Store Integration** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 8.0 (66 reviews) | 
| **B2B** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 7.8 (68 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
| **APIs** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 8.4 (96 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 8.8 (132 reviews) | 
| **Integrations to Add-on Tools** | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 8.5 (121 reviews) | 
| **User Management** | 8.8 (32 reviews) | 8.8 (130 reviews) | 
| **Reporting / Analytics** | 8.2 (32 reviews) | 7.5 (117 reviews) | 
| **Security** | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 9.2 (137 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Site Management** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Admin Access Rights** | 9.1 (32 reviews) | 9.0 (130 reviews) | 
| **Test-to-Product Migration** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 8.4 (103 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 9.1 (28 reviews) | 7.5 (68 reviews) | 
| **Cross Browser Support** | 9.4 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (123 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.3 (31 reviews) | 9.4 (137 reviews) | 

### Omnichannel Commerce

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Centra** | 8.1/10 | 6 |
| **Miva** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reporting

| Feature | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports & Analytics** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transfer Tools** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Omnichannel Features 

| Feature | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Retail Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **POS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Service Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-commerce Integration** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **ERP Integration** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [E-Commerce Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-platforms)

**Unique to Centra (1):** [Omnichannel Commerce Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/omnichannel-commerce)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Centra | Miva | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 72.5% | 85.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.5% | 11.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 3.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Centra

- **Apparel & Fashion:** 53.6%
- **Retail:** 18.8%
- **Computer Software:** 7.2%
- **Sporting Goods:** 4.3%
- **Luxury Goods & Jewelry:** 2.9%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Cosmetics:** 2.9%
- **Wholesale:** 1.4%
- **Sports:** 1.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 2.9%

#### Miva

- **Retail:** 16.2%
- **Automotive:** 7.3%
- **Wholesale:** 7.3%
- **Internet:** 6.1%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.4%
- **Sporting Goods:** 2.8%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 42.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Centra

- [Shopify Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/shopify-plus/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (871 reviews)
- [Salesforce B2C Commerce](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-b2c-commerce/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (594 reviews)
- [Shopify](https://www.g2.com/products/shopify/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5111 reviews)
- [Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento Commerce)](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-commerce-formerly-magento-commerce/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (610 reviews)
- [WooCommerce](https://www.g2.com/products/woocommerce/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1276 reviews)
- [BigCommerce](https://www.g2.com/products/bigcommerce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (580 reviews)
- [Ecwid](https://www.g2.com/products/ecwid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (405 reviews)
- [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4808 reviews)
- [Magento Open Source](https://www.g2.com/products/magento-open-source/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (268 reviews)
- [Wix](https://www.g2.com/products/wix/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1880 reviews)

### Alternatives to Miva

- [Shopify](https://www.g2.com/products/shopify/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5111 reviews)
- [WooCommerce](https://www.g2.com/products/woocommerce/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1276 reviews)
- [Salesforce B2C Commerce](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-b2c-commerce/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (594 reviews)
- [BigCommerce](https://www.g2.com/products/bigcommerce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (580 reviews)
- [SAP Commerce Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-commerce-cloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (331 reviews)
- [Magento Open Source](https://www.g2.com/products/magento-open-source/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (268 reviews)
- [2Checkout Monetization Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/2checkout-monetization-platform/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [Oracle Commerce](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-commerce/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (188 reviews)
- [HCL Commerce](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-commerce/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (182 reviews)
- [Volusion](https://www.g2.com/products/volusion/reviews) — 3.2/5 stars (68 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Centra

No discussions available for this product.

### Miva

- Title: [What is Miva?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/44167-what-is-miva) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "MIva is an eccomerce shopping cart SAAS (software as a service) platform. They host your store as well. 
They are more expensive and inferior in features to..."
- Title: [What is Miva?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/44162-what-is-miva) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "MIVA used to be good. They had Taylor Swift at one point. They also had Linentablecloth.com, but LTC left for Shopify because of cost and features. MIVA is..."
- Title: [How can I deal with MAP and MRP restrictions required by some of our vendors?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24946-how-can-i-deal-with-map-and-mrp-restrictions-required-by-some-of-our-vendors) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [What if I go over my allotted bandwidth or space?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/bandwidth-e0bb94f6-1eda-4853-9be9-bf6c30c0a61e) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "If you go over your allotted space, we do have minor overage charges of $2 per GB of transfer, and $2 per 100MB of storage."
- Title: [Is support included in every plan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/support-2c5cc815-fc49-4795-bd6e-7ab2dc4ea89d) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! Our in-house support team located in San Diego, California, is here to help you 7 days a week."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/centra-vs-miva)