Shopware Cloud vs. JTL Shop 5

Store system comparison 2021

JTL Shop 5 with the JTL hosting service or directly the Shopware Cloud? Which is more suitable for whom, where the advantages and disadvantages lie and especially how Shopware Cloud differs from Shopware 5 and Shopware 6 self-hosted, you can find out here.

Shopware Cloud vs. JTL Shop 5 - JTL also in the Cloud?

We have already said something about the relatively new JTL store system version. It works exclusively with JTL-Wawi. From there, the articles, categories, customer data, etc. are transferred to the store. In the store itself, on the other hand, you benefit from respsonsive standard themes like the Nova template. This can be designed individually and intuitively using Pagebuilder or CMS system called OnPage Composer. You can have the whole thing installed by JTL employees on JTL’s own servers and thus no longer have to worry about hosting.

The Shopware Cloud Price Plans

This is also true for Shopware. Shopware is now also available in the cloud. As you will see directly on the landing page, you can also test the cloud version for free. Both the Starter Edition and the Professional Edition can be used in the cloud. Only the Enterprise Edition is not available in the cloud. The cloud model is somewhat reminiscent of Shopify. The more you pay for the plan, the lower the revenue share. This means that in the end it is a matter of calculating which plan is better for you. Furthermore, you should decide for yourself if you want to use the Shopware support, which is only available in the Advanced and Professional Plan, or if you want to work directly with a Shopware agency like eBakery. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of the Shopware Cloud?

Shopware Cloud vs. JTL Shop 5 - The pros and cons

A very clear advantage is the super fast setup. Within a very short time you can start. There are now also no more plugins, but so-called apps. Apps only access the store via API and are not installed directly in the store. This also provides new functions that Shopware does not come with out of the box. Nevertheless, incompatibilities between individual plugins and Shopware versions are a thing of the past. Another advantage is the possibility of migration. If you scale, you can transfer your cloud system to your own hosting server and expand it further. So much for the advantages, but are there any disadvantages?
Invidiual adjustments are only possible to a limited extent. The cloud is more for beginners and limits you by not having the database on your servers. In addition, there is also a revenue share of 0.5% in the largest plan. What are the advantages and disadvantages of JTL- Shop?

Can you scale with both systems?

On the one hand, you don’t pay any license fees for the store as long as you use the hosting offer. Your store will be updated automatically, so it’s always up to date without your help. There can be no performance problems here, because the components are tuned to the system requirements of JTL Shop 5. You don’t need to worry about the SSL certificate either. And there is no minimum contract period. That means you could try out the offer and then set up your store with the help of the If you want to use JTL’s third-party store transfer services, you should change your mind and opt for the self-hosting variant. The only disadvantage of the newest version of the store system is that JTL-Shop is bound to the ERP system. Who this bothers, because he says he does not want to learn it, for him Shopware would be the alternative.

For questions about JTL or Shopware please contact eBakery

In summary, both systems work without self-hosting. Both can be tested free of charge and can also be migrated to your own server for scaling projects. If you have any specific questions, contact the experts at eBakery for more detailed advice. We support you as a Shopware partner as well as a JTL service partner. Make an appointment directly.

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