Big Cartel to OpenCart Migration

Once the migration finishes, run through this Big Cartel to OpenCart post-migration checklist:

• Verify your migrated products and categories for accuracy.
• Update your DNS and domain settings to go live on OpenCart.
• Test checkout, payment, and shipping before you announce the switch.
• Set up 301 redirects for your old URLs.
• Consider LitExtension’s post-migration support window if anything needs adjusting.

LitExtension offers three pricing options for the Big Cartel to OpenCart migration, depending on store size and how much support or customization you need:

• If your store has fewer than 100 products, orders, and customers, the Freemium Migration Package lets you transfer data at no cost.
• For a fast, self-managed transfer, the Automated Migration Tool starts from $59, with the final price scaling based on the total number of entities in your store.
• For a fully managed, expert-handled migration from start to finish, the All-In-One Migration Service starts at $169 and includes technical consultation, data mapping, demo migration, full transfer, results testing, and up to 60 days of post-migration support.

Several factors come into play when LitExtension determines the final Big Cartel to OpenCart pricing, including:

• The total volume of data you migrate.
• The complexity of your migration project, such as custom fields or specialized business logic, which often requires additional mapping work.
• The migration method you select (self-service tool versus full-service expert migration) and any add-on services you need.

Most migrations complete within a few hours to a few days, though the exact timeline depends on your store’s size and data complexity. Smaller stores with simple catalogs tend to migrate faster, sometimes within the same day, while larger stores with extensive product variations or custom configurations take longer to map and validate properly.

Yes. LitExtension runs the entire migration on secure cloud servers, so your Big Cartel store keeps selling normally while your data transfers. You don’t need to pause orders, put your store into maintenance mode, or keep your computer on during the process.

Since your Big Cartel store stays active during migration, it can keep receiving new products and updates. LitExtension’s free post-migration services, including Recent Data Migration and Smart Update, sync those new changes to your OpenCart store afterward at no extra cost during your Technical Support window.

Yes. LitExtension offers a Free Demo Migration so you can preview how your Big Cartel data will look on OpenCart before you run or pay for the full migration. The Demo Migration is available for a maximum of 20 entities with no credit card required.

Yes. If you run into an issue during the migration, you can pause or stop it from your account dashboard and submit a support ticket. A LitExtension technician takes ownership of your ticket and supports you until the issue is resolved.

No, you cannot migrate your store theme from Big Cartel to OpenCart since these platforms run on different frameworks. LitExtension can only securely and accurately transfer essential store data, such as products and categories, to your new platform. Then, when everything is carried over, you’ll need to select a new OpenCart theme and recreate your old store design.

If your Big Cartel store relies on custom fields or unique workflows, the All-In-One Migration Service is the better fit. LitExtension’s migration experts document your specific requirements during the technical consultation and build a migration plan around them.

No, customer passwords cannot be migrated from Big Cartel to OpenCart. This is due to the differences in password encryption methods implemented by the two platforms, so this data type is not exportable or importable. After the migration, you’ll need to inform your customers to recreate their accounts on the new platform to ensure smooth login.

LitExtension protects the exchanged data with HTTPS and 128-bit SSL encryption. LitExtension does not store your data on its servers, since data moves directly from Big Cartel to your new OpenCart store. LitExtension is also GDPR-compliant and signs a Non-Disclosure Agreement with you before you place a migration order.