Find the best eCommerce platform for your business.
Which eCommerce Platform is Right For You?
We’ve grouped our platforms by the kind of business they suit best. Find yours below, and if you’re somewhere in between, just ask.
Magento with Hyvä
Best for: scaling brands with complex catalogues
Typically £1m+ online, thousands of products, ERP or stock system integrations. You need a fast store that’s fully yours and won’t hold you back as you grow. This is where most of our clients end up.
Adobe Commerce
Best for: enterprise and complex B2B
If you’re selling £5m+ online, running more than one brand, or trading across different regions, Adobe Commerce gives you the scale and B2B features you need from day one, backed by Adobe.
Shopify
Best for: growing D2C brands
Typically under £1m online, a straightforward range, no in-house developers. You want to launch quickly and keep maintenance low, with Shopify Plus there when you’re ready to scale.
WordPress & WooCommerce
Best for: content-led brands
Typically under £1m online, where content and SEO drive your sales. You want full control with no platform fees.
Laravel
Best for: bespoke builds
Trade portals, configurators, booking systems and custom web apps that off-the-shelf platforms can’t handle.
BigCommerce
Best for: mid-market brands wanting flexible SaaS
A good middle ground if you’re turning over £500k–£10m online and have outgrown simpler platforms but don’t want to manage your own hosting. You get stronger built-in features, solid B2B tools and an open API for connecting your other systems.
How We Recommend a Platform
Choosing a platform is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make for your online business, so we never guess. We take the time to understand how you sell today, where you want to be in a few years, and the systems your store needs to work with. Then we give you a straight answer, with no sales pitch.
Step 1 - Discovery call
We start with a conversation about your business: your revenue, your products, your team and your plans for the next few years. It’s free, and there’s no obligation.
Step 2 – Requirements Check
We map your must-haves against each platform. That includes your ERP, stock system, EPOS, PIM and payment providers, so there are no surprises once the build starts.
Honest Recommendation
You’ll get a straight answer on which platform suits you best, plus a realistic idea of what it’ll cost to build and run. And if that’s not a platform we build on, we’ll still point you in the right direction.
Why Choose Envisage Digital?
Picking a platform is only half the job. You also need a team that can build it well and stick around once it’s live. We’ve been doing this for years, for businesses of all shapes and sizes, and we’d love to do the same for you.
Magento, Hyvä, Adobe Commerce, Shopify, BigCommerce, WordPress and Laravel. We’re not tied to one, so our advice is always based on what’s right for you.
We were named eCommerce Business of the Year 2026 and won Bronze for Best B2B eCommerce Website. It’s nice to be recognised, but what we’re proudest of is the results our clients see.
Our SEO team is involved from the very start, so your new platform helps your search visibility rather than holding it back.
Launch day is just the beginning. We offer support, hosting and ongoing development to keep your store running smoothly and growing.
Not sure which platform is right for you?
Book a free 30-minute consultation and we’ll give you an honest recommendation for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which eCommerce platform do you recommend?
It really depends on your business. If you’re growing, have a complex catalogue or need your store to connect with other systems, we’d usually recommend Magento with Hyvä. For enterprise and complex B2B, Adobe Commerce is hard to beat. The quickest way to find out is a short chat with our team.
What is the best eCommerce platform in the UK?
There isn’t one best platform for everyone. Shopify, Magento, Adobe Commerce, BigCommerce and WooCommerce all power successful UK stores. The right one for you comes down to how much you sell, how complex your products are, the systems you use and who’ll be looking after the site.
Which eCommerce platform is best for SEO?
Open-source platforms like Magento (especially with Hyvä) and WooCommerce give you full control over URLs, page templates, structured data and site speed, which is everything SEO relies on. Shopify and BigCommerce perform well too, but they limit some technical changes, such as URL structure.
What’s the best platform for enterprise eCommerce?
Most enterprise UK merchants choose Adobe Commerce or Magento with Hyvä, because they scale well, handle multiple stores and connect with almost any system. Shopify Plus can also work well for enterprise brands with simpler operations.
Can you move us from our current platform?
Yes. We migrate products, customers, orders and content, and plan your redirects from day one so you keep your search rankings.
How much does an eCommerce website cost?
It depends on the platform, the features you need and how many systems the store has to connect to. Once we understand your requirements, we’ll give you a realistic estimate for both the build and the ongoing running costs.
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