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At a Glance
Miva
Miva
Star Rating
(187)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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Shopify
Shopify
Star Rating
(4,625)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$29/ per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • 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's ease of use is rated at 8.2, which some users find less intuitive.
  • Reviewers mention that Miva shines in customization options, scoring 9.4, allowing businesses to tailor their online stores extensively. Shopify, while customizable, has a lower score of 8.3 in this area, which may limit some users' ability to create unique storefronts.
  • G2 users highlight Miva's superior quality of support with a score of 9.1, indicating that users feel more supported when issues arise. Shopify's support, rated at 8.4, is still good but may not meet the needs of users requiring more hands-on assistance.
  • Users on G2 report that Shopify offers a more user-friendly checkout process with a score of 8.8, which can lead to higher conversion rates. Miva's checkout process is rated slightly lower at 8.6, which some users feel could be improved.
  • Reviewers mention that Miva's reporting and analytics capabilities are less robust, scoring 7.5, which may hinder businesses looking for in-depth insights. Shopify, with a score of 8.4, provides better analytics tools that help users track performance effectively.
  • Users say that Shopify's payment processing is highly rated at 8.9, making it easier for businesses to manage transactions. Miva, while strong in this area with a score of 9.2, may require more setup and configuration, which some users find cumbersome.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Miva
Pricing
Contact Us
Learn more about Miva
Shopify
Basic
$29
/ per month
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Free Trial
Miva
No trial information available
Shopify
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
166
8.7
3,951
Ease of Use
8.2
166
8.9
3,969
Ease of Setup
7.9
121
8.8
2,260
Ease of Admin
8.6
127
8.9
2,212
Quality of Support
9.1
166
8.4
3,697
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
126
8.8
2,169
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
166
8.7
3,842
Features by Category
8.3
4,026
8.5
113,371
Headless Commerce
Not enough data
8.3
333
8.3
7
8.5
350
8.1
9
8.3
370
8.9
9
8.3
454
8.7
9
8.5
410
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Merchandising/Marketing
8.3
129
8.6
3280
8.5
133
8.6
3329
8.1
118
8.3
3256
8.4
124
8.3
3213
7.1
93
8.3
3040
6.9
89
8.3
2975
8.1
122
8.2
2950
Product Catalog
9.0
137
8.5
3223
8.8
131
8.5
3175
8.1
132
8.5
3221
8.3
66
8.4
2597
Order Process
8.6
139
8.8
3306
8.7
134
8.6
3227
8.9
126
8.6
3185
9.2
133
8.9
3268
8.8
123
8.8
3258
8.4
92
8.5
2979
8.1
84
8.6
3051
7.8
54
8.5
2670
Multi-Channel Support
8.5
86
8.5
2856
8.4
114
8.8
3081
7.7
74
8.7
2887
8.4
95
8.5
2983
7.6
48
8.3
2318
8.0
64
8.4
2370
7.8
66
8.2
2190
Platform
8.4
94
8.3
2389
8.8
130
8.4
3057
8.5
119
8.6
2908
8.8
128
8.6
3039
7.5
115
8.4
3074
9.2
135
8.9
3042
8.0
14
8.4
2365
9.0
128
8.8
2967
8.4
101
8.4
2458
7.4
66
8.5
2423
8.8
121
8.7
2778
9.3
135
8.8
3066
Not enough data
8.5
112
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Tax management - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Administration - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Miva
Miva
Shopify
Shopify
Miva and Shopify are categorized as E-Commerce Platforms
Unique Categories
Miva
Miva has no unique categories
Shopify
Shopify is categorized as Merchant of Record
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Miva
Miva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.0%
Shopify
Shopify
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
80.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Miva
Miva
Retail
16.4%
Automotive
7.3%
Wholesale
6.8%
Internet
6.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
59.3%
Shopify
Shopify
Retail
26.6%
Apparel & Fashion
8.8%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Consumer Goods
5.3%
Internet
3.4%
Other
48.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Miva
Miva
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Patrick D.
PD
Patrick D.
Verified User in Consumer Goods

I have been with Miva for +12 years, starting with version 4 over 5 and now on the new version 9. In the early days Miva relied heavy on 3rd party modules which was a great way to customize a site's structure to specific needs. Much of that functionality...

Most Helpful Critical Review
RS
Ryan S.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Miva Software is very good. Miva billing practices are highly unethical. We are in the process of leaving Miva Merchant for Drupal as they have recently started billed our company for $350 in fines PER MONTH because it is not practical for our company to...

Shopify
Shopify
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kathleen Virginia P.
KP
Kathleen Virginia P.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film

That you can build a storefront very quickly and easily. You can also do mass uploading of products. Etsy only allows you to upload one product at a time. This is helpful for large inventory, also with lots of variances in your products. (ie: Small, red or...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion

They have lots of customer support people but the Shopify system is prone to viruses, malware and they no absolutely nothing about it so you're likely to be scammed and eventually shut down

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Discussions
Miva
Miva 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
Shopify
Shopify Discussions
What are the features of Shopify?
5 comments
Muhammad ahmad M.
MM
In word you can say shopify is your own "shop"Read more
What is Shopify used for?
4 comments
Piyush P.
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
Contessa H.
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