Comparison

Shopify → PrestaShop vs Ajaxy: Instant Convert Alternative

Need to convert shopify product csv to prestashop import format with automatic weight conversion and row aggregation in 60 seconds? Ajaxy is a developer library for AJAX functionality and WordPress forms. SpreadsheetBroccoli is better for converting CSV files to accounting formats without development work.

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Why Shopify Products Need Conversion for PrestaShop

Multi-Row Structure Mismatch

Shopify exports multiple rows per product when images exist. PrestaShop expects single row per product with comma-separated image URLs. Direct upload creates duplicate products.

Field Name Differences

Shopify uses "Title", "Variant Price", "Variant Grams", "Variant SKU". PrestaShop uses "Name", "Price tax excluded", "Weight", "Reference". Mismatched columns cause import failures.

What This Tool Does

We automatically convert your Shopify export: - Row Aggregation: Multiple rows per Handle → single PrestaShop row - Column Renaming: Shopify fields → PrestaShop column names - Weight Conversion: Grams to kilograms (÷ 1000) - Image Collection: Separate rows → comma-separated URLs - Status Conversion: Published TRUE/FALSE → Active 1/0 Your PrestaShop import succeeds with properly formatted product data.

Quick Comparison

Feature Comparison

Feature Ajaxy SpreadsheetBroccoli
Flexible pricing (pay-as-you-go)
Try without signup
No setup or learning required
Data stays on your device Self-hosted
Works on any device
Error detection before upload
Fast email support
No API tokens required
No risk of data corruption
Full data transparency

What Ajaxy Does Well

To be fair, Ajaxy has genuine strengths:

  • Lightweight AJAX library
  • Open-source (MIT license)
  • WordPress form plugin available
  • 30+ form field types
  • Drag-and-drop form builder
  • CDN available

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Ajaxy if: You're a developer building AJAX functionality You need WordPress form plugin You want lightweight AJAX library You need form building capabilities You prefer open-source development tools
Choose SpreadsheetBroccoli if: You need CSV file conversion to accounting formats You want file-based tools without development You prefer browser-based conversion tools You want instant results without coding You're not a developer

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your needs. Ajaxy is built for businesses that need advanced automation and accounting integrations. If you're a small business doing monthly imports or occasional conversions, SpreadsheetBroccoli's simpler approach may be a better fit - no subscriptions, no setup, just results.
Not for the same transactions - you'd risk double-counting. However, you could use Ajaxy for ongoing automation and SpreadsheetBroccoli for one-off historical imports or quick ad-hoc conversions outside your normal workflow.
Ajaxy typically requires 30-60 minutes of initial setup (account creation, API connections, mapping configuration), then runs automatically. SpreadsheetBroccoli takes under 2 minutes per conversion - upload, preview, download. Choose based on whether you need ongoing automation or quick occasional conversions.
Pick a clean cutoff date (end of month works best). Let Ajaxy finish processing that period, then disconnect. Export your data from the source platform and use SpreadsheetBroccoli for conversions going forward. The first month needs careful reconciliation to ensure no gaps or duplicates.
Both produce accurate results when used correctly. Ajaxy uses API connections for automated data sync. SpreadsheetBroccoli processes the exact file you provide and shows you a preview before finalizing. Our pre-upload validation catches errors before they reach your accounting software.
Ajaxy typically charges monthly subscriptions regardless of usage. SpreadsheetBroccoli offers flexible options: free preview before commitment, pay-per-conversion, credit bundles for volume, or subscriptions for heavy users. You only pay for what you actually use.
Ajaxy offers various support tiers depending on your plan. SpreadsheetBroccoli provides fast email support to all users. Our file-based approach also means simpler troubleshooting - if something looks wrong, you can see exactly what data was converted in the preview.
Ajaxy processes data on their servers via API connections. SpreadsheetBroccoli processes files entirely in your browser - your data never leaves your device. There's no account to hack, no API tokens to secure, and no data stored on external servers.
SpreadsheetBroccoli is ideal for small businesses doing their own bookkeeping, occasional users who need monthly or quarterly imports, and anyone who wants instant results without learning a new platform. Ajaxy is better suited for larger operations with dedicated bookkeepers who need ongoing automation.
Ajaxy offers automated syncing, real-time connections, and features like multi-channel consolidation or advanced accounting automation. SpreadsheetBroccoli focuses on doing file conversion exceptionally well - fast, private, and simple. We're not trying to replace full accounting platforms, just make conversions effortless.
Absolutely not. This is a major security advantage of SpreadsheetBroccoli over Ajaxy. Ajaxy requires you to hand over API keys or login credentials, creating a permanent security vulnerability. We only touch the specific file you upload, process it in your browser, and forget it immediately.
It works until it breaks. Automated integrations often fail silently when platforms update their APIs, leaving you with weeks of missing or duplicated data to clean up manually. SpreadsheetBroccoli is deterministic: you verify the file right now, import it right now, and you know it's done correctly. It turns "background anxiety" into "finished work."
You can, but the cost is validation and edge cases. AI often hallucinates math or format structures, and free scripts rarely handle messy real-world data (missing SKUs, strange currency formats, tax anomalies). We have battle-tested validators specifically for Ajaxy exports that catch issues a generic script will miss.

Shopify → Prestashop Data Ecosystem

All available data flows from Shopify to Prestashop

Shopify Products Export Product catalog with variants, pricing, inventory, and images
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Prestashop Products Import Product catalog import via native CSV import
Handle → Rewritten URL Title → Name Body (HTML) → Description
Store migration, catalog import