Magento 2 Migration & Build — FAQ
Common questions about magento 2 migration & build. Can't find your answer? Book a call or run a free audit.
Q:How much does Magento 2 development cost?
Starting at $12,000 for a standard build with custom theme. Complex multi-store with custom modules: $25-60k. M1→M2 migration: $15-30k depending on customization level and number of extensions to replace.
Q:Is Magento 2 still worth it in 2026?
For enterprise-grade complexity — multi-store, multi-currency, deep B2B, complex catalog rules, heavy customization — yes, absolutely. Adobe Commerce (Magento's commercial version) continues to invest. If your needs are simpler, Shopify Plus is faster to market. We help you decide based on your specific requirements.
Q:How much does M1 to M2 migration cost?
$15-30k typical. Includes data migration (products, customers, orders, reviews), theme rebuild (M1 themes don't carry over), extension replacement (we find M2 equivalents or build custom), URL mapping, and 3 months post-launch support.
Q:Can you build Magento 2 with a NextJS frontend?
Yes — headless M2 with NextJS storefront is our recommended architecture for performance-critical builds. M2 handles catalog, checkout, and admin. NextJS handles the storefront with sub-1s LCP. We use M2 GraphQL API for data.
Q:How long does a Magento 2 project take?
8-20 weeks. Simple build: 8-10 weeks. M1 migration with data + extensions: 12-16 weeks. Complex multi-store enterprise: 16-20 weeks. We give a fixed timeline at scoping.
Q:What about Magento 2 performance? It's known to be slow.
Out of the box, M2 can be slow. With proper optimization — Varnish, Redis, Elasticsearch, image optimization, lazy loading, and a headless frontend — we achieve sub-2s LCP. Our enterprise M2 projects run at sub-2s LCP.