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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (80.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$29/ per month
Miva
Star Rating
(188)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(4,793)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$29/ per month
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- Users report that Shopify excels in ease of use with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a straightforward setup. In contrast, Miva, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 8.2, which some reviewers mention can lead to a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Miva shines in customization capabilities, scoring 9.4 compared to Shopify's 8.3. Users appreciate Miva's flexibility in tailoring their storefronts to specific business needs, while Shopify's customization options are seen as more limited.
- G2 users highlight Miva's superior quality of support, with a score of 9.1, which many reviewers say provides more personalized assistance. Shopify's support, while rated at 8.4, is often described as less responsive, especially during peak times.
- Users on G2 report that Shopify offers a more robust set of payment processing options, scoring 9.0 compared to Miva's 8.3. Reviewers appreciate Shopify's seamless integration with various payment gateways, which simplifies transactions for their customers.
- Reviewers mention that Miva's reporting and analytics features, although rated lower at 7.5, provide deeper insights for businesses that require detailed data analysis. In contrast, Shopify's reporting capabilities, rated at 8.4, are seen as more user-friendly but less comprehensive.
- Users say that Shopify's multi-channel support, with a score of 8.5, allows for easier integration with social commerce platforms, which is crucial for businesses looking to expand their reach. Miva, while also offering multi-channel capabilities, scores slightly lower at 7.9, leading some users to feel it lacks in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Miva
Pricing
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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.
- B2B, B2C, or B2B / B2C: Expand sales channels with customer group logins
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- Product Discovery: Enhanced search capabilities including ‘Make, Model, Year’ lookup
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Miva
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
167
8.8
4,091
Ease of Use
8.2
167
8.9
4,116
Ease of Setup
7.9
122
8.8
2,407
Ease of Admin
8.6
127
8.9
2,270
Quality of Support
9.1
167
8.4
3,833
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
126
8.8
2,227
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
167
8.8
3,982
Features by Category
Headless Commerce
7.3
5
8.2
443
8.1
8
8.4
458
8.3
10
8.3
478
9.0
10
8.3
565
8.8
10
8.5
519
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
217
Not enough data
7.9
217
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
68
Not enough data
8.2
69
Not enough data
8.1
68
Not enough data
8.0
68
Not enough data
8.1
68
Not enough data
8.1
69
Merchandising/Marketing
8.2
130
8.6
3409
8.5
134
8.6
3458
8.1
119
8.3
3384
8.4
125
8.3
3341
7.1
94
8.4
3168
6.8
90
8.4
3101
8.0
123
8.2
3076
Product Catalog
9.0
138
8.6
3350
8.8
132
8.5
3302
8.1
133
8.5
3348
8.2
67
8.4
2718
Order Process
8.6
140
8.8
3430
8.7
135
8.6
3349
8.8
127
8.6
3306
9.2
134
8.9
3387
8.8
124
8.8
3381
8.4
93
8.5
3100
8.1
85
8.6
3173
7.8
55
8.5
2789
Multi-Channel Support
8.5
87
8.5
2975
8.4
115
8.8
3198
7.6
75
8.7
3004
8.4
96
8.5
3103
7.6
49
8.3
2431
7.9
65
8.4
2486
7.8
67
8.2
2303
Platform
8.4
95
8.3
2504
8.8
131
8.4
3169
8.5
120
8.6
3023
8.8
129
8.7
3154
7.5
116
8.5
3190
9.2
136
8.9
3158
8.1
15
8.4
2476
9.0
129
8.8
3081
8.4
102
8.4
2567
7.4
67
8.5
2532
8.8
122
8.7
2890
9.4
136
8.9
3180
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.0
26
Tax management - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.3
24
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.7
24
Administration - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Miva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shopify
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Retail
16.3%
Wholesale
7.3%
Automotive
7.3%
Internet
6.2%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Other
59.0%
Retail
26.3%
Apparel & Fashion
8.9%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Consumer Goods
5.3%
Information Technology and Services
3.4%
Other
48.5%
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Discussions
How can I deal with MAP and MRP restrictions required by some of our vendors?
2 Comments
VG
Miva has many custom fields that can be used in a variety of ways. The general Miva template can be extended and modified with ease.
I have been moving...Read more
Is my store secure?
2 Comments
JK
Should be as long as you have https:// set up for all of your pages and files. Read more
Is support included in every plan?
2 Comments
JK
There is basic support level I believe everyone gets, but we have a separate contract for dedicated hours each month for their pro services team.Read more
What are the features of Shopify?
5 Comments
MM
In word you can say shopify is your own "shop"Read more
What is Shopify used for?
5 Comments
PP
Shopify is an Ecommerce CMS platform where we can setup the store and sell our products.Read more
How can I change my store name in Shopify?
3 Comments
CH
Yes, you can change your stores name as long as you are not paying back a cash advance given by Shopify. If you’re currently in repayment you can’t change...Read more
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