Compare Miva and Shopify 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$29/ per month
Miva
Star Rating
(190)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(5,013)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$29/ per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Shopify excels in ease of use, with many users highlighting how they can manage their entire business operations seamlessly. One user mentioned, "I really appreciate how Shopify makes it easy for us to run our business without getting stuck in the backend."
- Users say that Miva offers a stable and scalable platform for serious ecommerce needs, with one reviewer noting its ability to handle everything from product catalogs to order management effectively. This makes it a solid choice for businesses looking for a comprehensive solution.
- Reviewers mention that Shopify's quick implementation process is a significant advantage, with users praising its intuitive onboarding wizard that allows for a straightforward setup. One user stated, "It's straightforward to set up a Shopify store, where I can quickly create products."
- According to verified reviews, Miva shines in customer support, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of their support team. One user remarked, "They have a lot of improvement and their support is very good and we use it often."
- G2 reviewers highlight that Shopify consistently introduces new features that keep it at the forefront of ecommerce, which users find beneficial for adapting to market changes. A user noted, "It seems like they're always at the forefront of ecommerce, regularly bringing out new features for people to test."
- Users report that while Miva has strong customization options, it may not be as user-friendly as Shopify, with some users facing challenges in navigating its interface. One user mentioned, "good B2B platform," but also hinted at the need for improvements in usability.
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
- Personalized Shopping: Add configurators, visualizers, kits and more
- Product Discovery: Enhanced search capabilities including ‘Make, Model, Year’ lookup
Free Trial
Miva
No trial information availableShopify
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
168
8.8
4,211
Ease of Use
8.2
168
8.9
4,237
Ease of Setup
7.9
123
8.8
2,524
Ease of Admin
8.6
128
8.9
2,314
Quality of Support
9.1
168
8.4
3,950
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
127
8.8
2,271
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
168
8.8
4,098
Features by Category
Headless Commerce
7.8
6
8.2
454
8.3
9
8.4
470
8.5
11
8.3
489
9.1
11
8.3
582
8.2
11
8.5
532
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
232
Not enough data
7.9
227
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
7.8
79
Not enough data
8.0
79
Not enough data
7.9
77
Not enough data
7.8
77
Not enough data
7.8
77
Not enough data
7.9
78
Merchandising/Marketing
8.3
131
8.6
3469
8.5
135
8.6
3487
8.1
120
8.3
3407
8.4
126
8.3
3372
7.1
95
8.4
3190
6.9
91
8.4
3127
8.1
124
8.2
3106
Product Catalog
9.0
139
8.6
3395
8.8
133
8.5
3325
8.1
134
8.5
3369
8.3
68
8.4
2736
Order Process
8.6
141
8.8
3470
8.7
136
8.6
3380
8.8
128
8.6
3325
9.2
135
8.9
3438
8.8
125
8.8
3424
8.4
94
8.5
3124
8.1
86
8.6
3206
7.8
56
8.5
2802
Multi-Channel Support
8.5
88
8.5
2996
8.5
116
8.8
3222
7.7
76
8.7
3022
8.4
97
8.5
3135
7.6
50
8.3
2446
8.0
66
8.4
2505
7.8
68
8.2
2324
Platform
8.4
96
8.3
2524
8.8
132
8.4
3224
8.5
121
8.6
3087
8.8
130
8.7
3176
7.5
117
8.5
3220
9.2
137
8.9
3187
8.2
16
8.4
2490
9.0
130
8.8
3100
8.4
103
8.4
2577
7.5
68
8.5
2555
8.8
123
8.7
2905
9.4
137
8.9
3214
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.1
28
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
7.9
28
Tax management - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.2
26
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Administration - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.4
27
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
16.2%
Automotive
7.3%
Wholesale
7.3%
Internet
6.1%
Apparel & Fashion
3.9%
Other
59.2%
Retail
26.1%
Apparel & Fashion
8.9%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Consumer Goods
5.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.6%
Other
48.6%
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Discussions
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 if I go over my allotted bandwidth or space?
2 Comments
Official Response from Miva
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.Read more
What is Shopify used for?
6 Comments
PP
Shopify is an Ecommerce CMS platform where we can setup the store and sell our products.Read more
What are the features of Shopify?
5 Comments
MM
In word you can say shopify is your own "shop"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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