Comparison

Ecwid → Shopify vs BSS Commerce: Instant Migrate Alternative

Need to convert your ecwid product catalog to shopify csv format with automatic weight conversion, option mapping, and multi-row handling? BSS Commerce provides Shopify migration services with CSV import capabilities. SpreadsheetBroccoli is better for converting CSV files to accounting formats without migration service subscriptions or platform access requirements.

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Why Ecwid Products Don't Import Directly to Shopify

Multi-Row Type Structure

Ecwid exports include different row types (product, product_option, product_variation). Shopify expects consistent product rows. Direct import creates structure errors or imports wrong data types.

Weight Unit Conversion

Ecwid exports weights in kilograms. Shopify requires grams. Without conversion, shipping calculations are wrong by 1000x factor.

Field Name Differences

Ecwid uses product_name, product_sku, product_price. Shopify uses Title, Variant SKU, Variant Price. Column mismatches cause import failures.

What This Tool Does

We filter and transform your Ecwid export - Filters to product rows only (ignores option/variation rows), Weight conversion (kg to grams automatically × 1000), Field mapping (Ecwid names to Shopify columns), Handle generation from SKU, Price and inventory mapping, Visibility conversion (true/false to TRUE/FALSE). Your Shopify import succeeds with clean product data.

Quick Comparison

Feature Comparison

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

What BSS Commerce Does Well

To be fair, BSS Commerce has genuine strengths:

  • Shopify migration services
  • CSV import for products and data
  • Expert migration assistance
  • Secure data migration
  • SEO preservation
  • Minimal downtime
  • Shopify Partners

Which Should You Choose?

Choose BSS Commerce if: You need Shopify migration service You want expert migration assistance You need CSV import for products You want SEO preservation You prefer full-service migration
Choose SpreadsheetBroccoli if: You need CSV file conversion to accounting formats You want file-based tools without migration service subscriptions You do occasional imports rather than full platform migration You prefer browser-based conversion without platform access You want instant results without service setup

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your needs. BSS Commerce 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 BSS Commerce for ongoing automation and SpreadsheetBroccoli for one-off historical imports or quick ad-hoc conversions outside your normal workflow.
BSS Commerce 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 BSS Commerce 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. BSS Commerce 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.
BSS Commerce 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.
BSS Commerce 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.
BSS Commerce 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. BSS Commerce is better suited for larger operations with dedicated bookkeepers who need ongoing automation.
BSS Commerce 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 BSS Commerce. BSS Commerce 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 BSS Commerce exports that catch issues a generic script will miss.

Ecwid → Shopify Data Ecosystem

All available data flows from Ecwid to Shopify

Ecwid Products Export Product catalog with variants, options, images, and categories
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Shopify Product Import Products for Shopify import
product_sku → Handle product_name → Title product_description → Body (HTML)
Product catalog import to Shopify Parent tool