Shopify’s transition from REST to GraphQL presents significant integration challenges for businesses, but Versori’s swift, cost-effective solutions ensure a seamless migration with minimal disruption.
Shopify, the world’s leading e-commerce platform, has announced the deprecation of its REST API in favor of GraphQL. This transition will streamline performance and improve flexibility, however, it’s left many Shopify merchants, developers, and integration partners scrambling to adjust.
At Versori, we understand that this transition isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a business one. Any down time, disruption, or inconvenience to your business can have major consequences. The good news is that Versori is here to make this shift smooth, cost-effective, and entirely stress-free.
While overall Shopify’s move to GraphQL is positive, promising enhanced performance and more powerful querying capabilities, it’s not without headaches.
To break down the pros & cons:
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Whether GraphQL is new territory for your team or not, the challenge remains: You need to update your Shopify integrations in a stable & well managed approach for end customers without consuming excessive time & resources.
As you begin to think through your migration approach, here are 3 things to bear in mind:
Versori can onboard any REST, SOAP, or GraphQL API in just 30 seconds—including all endpoints and authentication. We’ve already onboarding Shopify’s GraphQL API for our existing customers.
More importantly, Versori provides a full suite of Version controlling solutions for API updates on integrations. This allows Shopify stores to smoothly migrate from the REST API to the GraphQL API without the risk of an outage, which could lead to frustrated end customers & revenue loss. As you conduct your API switch, this tooling is critical.
GraphQL poses a challenge in how data is queried. GraphQL allows for a single endpoint to query multiple resources in a single request so you can specify exactly which data you need, reducing over-fetching and under-fetching. In short, GraphQL gives you highly granular control.
On the flip side, setting up and maintaining a GraphQL API can be more complex than a REST API, particularly when it comes to resolving nested queries. Furthermore, the added control means you also need to understand the schema you’re working with much better to fetch the right data without overfetching with poor queries & causing performance issues.
Versori’s low code connector platform makes it simple to configure the exact data you want in a GraphQL query without even touching code. Our team are experts in commerce data, especially Shopify, giving you the ultimate pairing of seamless platform & use case expertise.
Let’s face it: your internal engineering team is likely stretched thin already, handling day-to-day operations and critical business tasks. Adding a complex migration project to their to-do list isn’t ideal.
At Versori, we offer managed services to take the burden off your team entirely. Our expert engineers will build and manage the integration for you, ensuring a smooth transition from Shopify’s REST API to GraphQL. This service means your engineers can stay focused on high-priority projects while we handle the technical details. You’ll get a fully custom solution with zero hassle and at a fraction of the cost of traditional integration services.
Shopify’s upcoming transition from REST to GraphQL is an investment that should not break the bank. Traditional custom integrations can cost upwards of $20K or more, but Versori offers fully tailored solutions for just $5K. This makes it not only easier but more affordable for smaller businesses and brands to stay agile and competitive as Shopify’s API evolves.
Versori has a track record of helping brands, commerce platforms, and online sellers build seamless integrations with a wide range of APIs ($2B Returns Giant Integrates With Global Retailers In Days)—so we know exactly what it takes to navigate complex shifts like the Shopify GraphQL API change. Whether you’re an established enterprise or a growing e-commerce brand, our platform is designed to adapt to your specific needs and make your integration process as effortless as possible.
Shopify’s shift to GraphQL might seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With Versori, you can future-proof your integrations today, ensuring your business stays ahead of the curve as Shopify makes this critical transition. Don’t let the uncertainty around timelines or the technical complexity of GraphQL hold you back. Versori provides the tools, expertise, and support you need to make the change effortlessly, quickly, and affordably.
Contact us today to learn how we can help you navigate Shopify’s API transition and integrate seamlessly into the future of e-commerce.
