If your Gambio store no longer fits your requirements, compare PrestaShop and Shopify. We review data, design, integrations and costs before recommending a migration.
5+ Gambio stores migrated to PrestaShop or Shopify
Data transfer with validation
SEO migration and redirect planning
Compare suitable Gambio alternatives
Alternatives to Gambio
Gambio is developed by a company in Bremen and offers an ecommerce solution oriented towards the German market. It includes store design, product management, payment options, ordering and shipping functions, with extensions and connections to other systems. Available functions depend on the chosen version and setup. Legal compliance and search rankings are not automatic outcomes of using a particular platform.
Gambio compared with other platforms
Would PrestaShop or Shopify suit your business better than Gambio? We offer honest advice and compare your requirements without sales pressure. The right platform is the one that supports your goals.
Gambio alternatives
Gambio vs. Shopify
Shopify
A hosted subscription platform with international sales options. Compare the actual plan, apps, payment costs and workflows against your Gambio setup.
Gambio vs. PrestaShop
PrestaShop
An open-source store with scope for individual development and control over hosting. Budget for setup, modules, hosting and support.
Assess the functions your current setup cannot cover adequately: international selling, individual design, product options, reporting or recommendations. Requirements and available extensions differ by project. Establish whether an existing limitation can be resolved within Gambio before replacing the whole platform.
Alternatives to Gambio
Shopify and PrestaShop are potential alternatives. We assess how important data and functions can be transferred or replaced. Shopify can reduce infrastructure administration, and some setup tasks may be handled by your team. PrestaShop provides greater control over its self-hosted environment and custom development, with corresponding technical responsibilities.
Our migration service covers planning, implementation and testing. We compare the complete costs for your requirements, including subscriptions or hosting, modules, payments, development and support.
Reasons to consider PrestaShop
Flexibility
Modules and custom development can support individual design and workflows.
Open-source core
Self-hosted PrestaShop has no core licence fee. Hosting, modules, development and support still need budgets.
International sales
Multilingual content and international functions provide a basis for market-specific configuration.
Modular structure
Start with the functions you need and add more as requirements develop, with compatibility and update checks.
Infrastructure control
Choose hosting and infrastructure suited to your requirements and agree operational responsibilities.
Community and support
The developer community provides resources and extensions. sjmedia also offers certified specialist support.
Let’s talk about your project
We review what your store needs and whether migration is the right step, without obligation.
We prepare a detailed migration plan with responsibilities and acceptance criteria, including any work you wish to handle yourselves. These are the main areas to address:
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Inventory the existing Gambio store before migrating.
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Define products, categories, customers, orders and content to transfer; assess password compatibility separately.
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Review extensions and their data, then plan suitable replacements for required functions.
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Check product descriptions, metadata, images and customer records for quality and completeness.
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Back up all source and prepared migration data.
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Plan how to connect the existing domain and perform the switch.
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Map URLs and test 301 redirects to support search continuity.
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Define improvements to speed, usability, mobile layouts, visibility and ERP integration, then test them.
Discuss your migration with us
We listen to your requirements and current difficulties before recommending a route.
A structured migration reduces avoidable risks. We review Gambio data, workflows and individual changes to retain what works and plan necessary improvements.
We agree the migration plan, build the target store in a separate environment and test required functions with you. Launch follows the agreed checks and your approval.
Moving from Gambio to PrestaShop or Shopify
Tell us about your requirements and difficulties so we can assess the appropriate route.
The process follows similar planning stages but must account for Shopify’s data model and platform rules. We review existing data, integrations and required features so the proposed solution supports daily operations. We can help decide whether Shopify or another platform fits best.
Moving from Gambio to Shopify
Let’s discuss the goals and practical requirements of your migration.
Tell customers about the planned change early. Explain relevant account procedures, data handling and practical improvements. After launch, provide clear guidance on navigation and ordering.
Changes to familiar workflows can cause uncertainty. Responsive support and clear explanations help. A suitable relaunch offer can accompany the communication without replacing it.
Client experiences of working with us.
Armin Rothmund★★★★★ Google review · translated from German
„Quick implementation of our requests — “there is always a way!” Great service!“
Bianca Freygang★★★★★ Google review · translated from German
„A good impression from the start, and it proved right! Very competent, quick responses, honest advice, fair and transparent billing and fantastic customer service.“
Doctor San★★★★★ Google review · translated from German
„Five stars — nothing more needs to be said. We have always received very competent and friendly support. We fully recommend sjmedia!“
Leo Fabry★★★★★ Google review · translated from German
„We came to sjmedia through a recommendation and have now worked together for several years. Anyone needing a new digital agency is in the right place, whether for an online store or ecommerce.“
Orsolya Sämann★★★★★ Google review · translated from German
„We have been clients of the sjmedia PrestaShop agency for seven years and could not be happier. Mr Schmid’s team has professionally supported our PrestaShop store and helped us successfully establish our business online.“
PPlotter Folien CH★★★★★ Google review · translated from German
„After years of searching, we finally found real PrestaShop experts. After several bad experiences with PrestaShop agencies, finding sjmedia was a stroke of luck.“
Armin Rothmund★★★★★ Google review · translated from German
„Quick implementation of our requests — “there is always a way!” Great service!“
Bianca Freygang★★★★★ Google review · translated from German
„A good impression from the start, and it proved right! Very competent, quick responses, honest advice, fair and transparent billing and fantastic customer service.“
Doctor San★★★★★ Google review · translated from German
„Five stars — nothing more needs to be said. We have always received very competent and friendly support. We fully recommend sjmedia!“
Leo Fabry★★★★★ Google review · translated from German
„We came to sjmedia through a recommendation and have now worked together for several years. Anyone needing a new digital agency is in the right place, whether for an online store or ecommerce.“
Orsolya Sämann★★★★★ Google review · translated from German
„We have been clients of the sjmedia PrestaShop agency for seven years and could not be happier. Mr Schmid’s team has professionally supported our PrestaShop store and helped us successfully establish our business online.“
PPlotter Folien CH★★★★★ Google review · translated from German
„After years of searching, we finally found real PrestaShop experts. After several bad experiences with PrestaShop agencies, finding sjmedia was a stroke of luck.“
Products, categories, customers, orders and content can often be transferred. The exact scope depends on the source structure, extensions and custom changes. Assess it before promising a complete transfer.
Can migration avoid data loss?
That is a key objective. Backups, test imports, record comparisons and functional checks reduce risk. Validate the agreed data scope before launch.
When is PrestaShop preferable and when Shopify?
PrestaShop is relevant for custom workflows and infrastructure control. Shopify can suit merchants who prefer provider-managed hosting and more standardised processes. Actual requirements determine the choice.
How long does migration take?
It depends on data quality and volume, functions, integrations and design. A straightforward project is quicker than a store with extensive custom requirements.
Can the current design and functions be retained?
Data and content can often be carried over, but themes and extensions usually need replacement or adaptation. We identify what can remain familiar and what must be rebuilt.
Can migration affect Google visibility?
Yes. Plan redirects, URLs, metadata and important content early. Good preparation reduces avoidable risks, but temporary ranking changes remain possible.
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We listen, consider the options and give you a practical assessment.
„Requests are implemented quickly – they always find a way! Great service!“
Armin Rothmund · Google review · translated from German
„A good impression from the start, which proved well founded! Very knowledgeable, quick responses, honest advice, fair and transparent billing, and fantastic customer service.“
Bianca Freygang · Google review · translated from German
„Five stars – nothing more needs to be said. We have always received very knowledgeable and friendly support. We wholeheartedly recommend sjmedia!“
Doctor San · Google review · translated from German
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