Migrate from Lightspeed R-Series to Shopify

Migrate from Lightspeed R-Series to Shopify

Considering the switch from Lightspeed R-Series to Shopify? Syncer guides brands and agencies through a safe, fast and SEO-proof migration. We migrate products, customers, orders and integrations so your new shop is immediately ready for growth.

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Waarom overstappen naar Shopify?

• Less management & maintenance thanks to SaaS (no servers or patches to manage)

• Faster load times and better out-of-the-box performance

• Large ecosystem of apps and integrations via the Shopify App Store

• Scalable to international markets via Shopify Markets

• Automatic updates and security handled by Shopify

• User-friendly backend for your team without heavy training

Vergelijk platforms

Platform
Korte omschrijving i

Lightspeed R-Series is the retail-first solution, strongly focused on POS, with e-commerce integrations as an addition.

Shopify is a SaaS e-commerce platform focused on ease of use, scalability and a large ecosystem of apps and themes.
Kosten / TCO i

Subscription. Additional modules and integrations often cost more.

Fixed subscription pricing. Hosting, security and updates included. Low entry costs.
Hosting & infrastructuur i

SaaS hosting by Lightspeed. No self-management required.

Fully hosted by Shopify with a global CDN. Always scalable.
Updates & onderhoud i

Updates are applied automatically.

Updates run automatically, with no impact on merchants.
Performance / snelheid i

Sufficient for retail, but limited for large e-commerce-only shops.

Out-of-the-box fast load times and excellent Core Web Vitals.
Flexibiliteit i

Flexibility is limited. Development via partners.

Highly flexible through apps and extensive APIs. Less deep customisation possible than open-source.
Design / thema's i

A few templates available. Less variety.

Syncer offers its own framework and, together with Online Store 2.0, makes customisation simpler or sometimes even unnecessary.
Apps & ecosysteem i

Smaller app ecosystem. Integrations mostly retail-oriented.

Large app ecosystem with thousands of integrations and extensions.
SEO & marketing i

SEO functionality available but basic.

Strong foundation for SEO. Apps available for advanced optimisation.
Checkout & betalingen i

Checkout mainly focused on retail with online extension.

Award-winning checkout with high conversion. Shopify Payments and numerous PSPs available.
Meertaligheid / internationalisatie i

Limited multilingual support possible.

Multiple languages and markets via Shopify Markets. Multi-currency and multi-domain included.
Integraties / koppelingen i

Strong integration with retail systems. Less broad than Shopify.

Wide range of apps and API integrations. Many plug-and-play connections.
Beveiliging & compliance i

SSL by default. PCI handled by Lightspeed.

PCI DSS compliant. SSL included by default.
Support & community i

Support via Lightspeed and partners.

24/7 support from Shopify + a broad partner network.
Time-to-market i

Quickly operational for retail shops.

Fast implementations, often within a few weeks.
Schaalbaarheid i

Limited scalability for large e-commerce.

Scalable to enterprise (Shopify Plus). CDN and infrastructure available worldwide.
USP's i

• Retail-first

• POS and e-commerce integrated

• SaaS convenience

• User-friendly SaaS solution

• Fast implementation

• Extensive app ecosystem

Frequently asked questions

How long does an Lightspeed R-Series to Shopify migration take?
Average lead time is 4–8 weeks, depending on scope and customisation. Thanks to our automation we speed up data export and validation.
Will my SEO rankings be preserved?
Yes — with a 301 redirect strategy, metadata migration and monitoring we ensure your SEO value is preserved and often even improves due to faster load times.
Can customer accounts, passwords and orders be migrated?
Yes. Customer data and order history are fully migrated. Passwords can be partially migrated depending on hashing, or we set up a secure reset flow in Shopify.
Which Lightspeed R-Series extensions have an alternative in Shopify?
For most Lightspeed R-Series extensions there are equivalent apps in the Shopify App Store or via middleware solutions.
How do I handle multilingual and multiple stores?
Shopify supports multilingual and multi-currency setups via Shopify Markets. For more complex setups we use additional stores or specialised apps.
What happens to my integrations (ERP, PIM, fulfillment)?
Important integrations such as ERP, PIM or fulfillment are handled with standard Shopify apps or custom integrations via the Syncer middleware.

Why choose Syncer
when switching to Shopify?

  • 5000+
    Shopify, Magento, CT, Shopify Plus, custom stores, migrations. We have expertise across the board.

  • 99% positive reviews
    With an impressive 99% positive review score, we exceed expectations time and again.

  • Together towards SaaS Agency
    We're working towards a future where the agency itself is a service. Open, transparent, affordable.

  • Complex migrations
    From multiple stores into one new environment to multilingual, split-level migrations. Syncer has unrivalled expertise in this area.

  • Partner network
    Looking for a complete solution for your store — migration, custom store design, Klaviyo integration, marketing and more? Discover our partners.

  • Migrations on request
    Got a specific migration need that isn't part of our standard offering? Syncer syncs external systems, PIM, ERP, finance and more.

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