The three ways to integrate a Shopify store with an ERP
When you need to connect Shopify to an ERP, you have three options. Each comes with different tradeoffs on cost, speed, and maintenance.
Option 1: Custom integration (dev-built)
A developer builds a direct integration using Shopify's API and your ERP's API.
Pros: Fully custom to your exact requirements
Cons: 4–12 weeks to build, high cost ($25K–$100K+), ongoing maintenance burden, breaks on Shopify API updates
Best for: Very large merchants with very specific requirements and an in-house engineering team
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Option 2: Generic iPaaS (Celigo, Boomi, MuleSoft)
Use a general-purpose integration platform to connect Shopify to your ERP via pre-built connectors.
Pros: Faster than custom, flexible
Cons: Not Shopify-native, steep learning curve, per-transaction pricing can get expensive, requires technical resource to configure
Best for: Enterprise IT teams with iPaaS expertise already in-house
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Option 3: Shopify-native connector (what we build)
A connector built specifically for Shopify that works within the Shopify admin experience.
Pros: Fastest to go live (days, not months), no developer needed, Shopify Billing API, no per-transaction fees, Shopify-native webhooks
Cons: Less customizable than fully custom builds
Best for: Growing Shopify merchants ($1M–$100M+ GMV) who want reliable sync without an integration project
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The bottom line
For most Shopify merchants, a purpose-built connector is the right call. It's faster, cheaper, and easier to manage than alternatives.
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