Comparison

WooCommerce → Shopify vs Cart2Cart (.net): Instant Migrate Alternative

Need to convert your woocommerce product catalog to shopify csv format. handles variable products, attributes, and image urls. no wordpress plugins required? Cart2Cart is an automated ecommerce migration service with CSV import/export capabilities. SpreadsheetBroccoli is better for converting CSV files to accounting formats without migration service subscriptions or platform access requirements.

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Why WooCommerce Products Don't Import Directly to Shopify

The Image and Structure Problem

WooCommerce exports all product images as comma-separated URLs in a single cell. Shopify requires each image as a separate row with the same Handle identifier. WooCommerce variable products use a parent-child structure with attributes. Shopify uses a flatter variant model with Option1/2/3 columns.

Field Name Incompatibilities

WooCommerce uses WordPress conventions (Name, Regular price, Weight (kg)). Shopify requires exact column names (Title, Variant Price, Variant Grams). Direct CSV import fails with "missing columns" or imports incomplete product data.

What This Tool Does

We automatically restructure and transform your WooCommerce export: - Image Splitting: Comma-separated URLs → separate Shopify image rows - Field Mapping: WooCommerce names → exact Shopify column names - Weight Conversion: Kilograms → grams (multiply by 1000) - Handle Generation: Product names → URL-safe slugs - Price Mapping: Sale price logic → Variant Price + Compare At Price - Categories: WooCommerce hierarchy → Shopify tags - Descriptions: Short + full descriptions merged - Inventory: Stock status → Shopify inventory policies Your Shopify import succeeds with complete product data, images, and pricing.

Quick Comparison

Feature Comparison

Feature Cart2Cart (.net) 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 Cart2Cart (.net) Does Well

To be fair, Cart2Cart (.net) has genuine strengths:

  • Automated ecommerce migration service
  • CSV File Data Migration for unsupported platforms
  • 85+ shopping cart platform support
  • Free demo migration
  • Migration Insurance Service
  • Recent Data Migration Service
  • Database Dump Migration
  • Migration Preview Service
  • Operating since 2009

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Cart2Cart (.net) if: You need ecommerce platform migration You want CSV import/export for shopping carts You want free demo migration You need migration insurance You prefer full-service migration You migrate between 85+ shopping carts
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 migration setup

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your needs. Cart2Cart (.net) 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 Cart2Cart (.net) for ongoing automation and SpreadsheetBroccoli for one-off historical imports or quick ad-hoc conversions outside your normal workflow.
Cart2Cart (.net) 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 Cart2Cart (.net) 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. Cart2Cart (.net) 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.
Cart2Cart (.net) 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.
Cart2Cart (.net) 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.
Cart2Cart (.net) 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. Cart2Cart (.net) is better suited for larger operations with dedicated bookkeepers who need ongoing automation.
Cart2Cart (.net) 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 Cart2Cart (.net). Cart2Cart (.net) 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 Cart2Cart (.net) exports that catch issues a generic script will miss.

Woocommerce → Shopify Data Ecosystem

All available data flows from Woocommerce to Shopify

Woocommerce Products Export WooCommerce product catalog data (one row per product)
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Shopify Product Import Products for Shopify import
Name → Title SKU → Variant SKU Description → Body (HTML)
Product catalog import to Shopify Parent tool