Hyvä Commerce is a product that addresses the modern needs of web shop owners. Within the Magento ecosystem, there has been some uncertainty about the future for some time, since Adobe, the owner of Magento, mainly focuses on security and performance updates and does not announce new features.
Adobe continues to invest in Magento, but primarily as a foundation for Adobe Commerce, their enterprise suite aimed at users of Adobe Experience Manager. Nevertheless, there remains a demand for a clear vision and growth path for Magento, including modern features. To stay ahead, the platform must continue to innovate.
What does Hyvä Commerce offer?
Hyvä Commerce will offer exactly that: powerful tools and new features for both web shop owners in the management environment and enhanced user experiences for visitors, ensuring a constant evolution of the platform. In addition to bringing innovation, Hyvä is also addressing the need for greater visibility of Magento among retailers and manufacturers. Hyvä will publish a roadmap and coordinate marketing campaigns aimed at web shop owners.
As the fastest-growing frontend solution, Hyvä has uniquely positioned itself to alleviate the pain points of the Magento community. In four years, Hyvä has been recommended by more than 800 agencies in 79 countries, with over 4,400 Hyvä webshops worldwide. Moreover, the major extension and eCommerce providers globally support Hyvä, with more than 1,000 compatible extensions.
What does this mean for existing Hyvä customers?
Hyvä Commerce will be available as a seamless upgrade for the existing product offering, including the standard Hyvä Theme and Hyvä Checkout. The upgrade path will be simple and affordable, taking into account previous investments in Hyvä technology while providing a noticeable added value.
The roadmap is currently being formulated with input from Hyvä's Platinum and Gold agency partners. A beta program is expected in the first quarter of 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will Hyvä Commerce affect new and existing Hyvä merchants?
Existing Hyvä merchants can easily upgrade to Hyvä Commerce, with Hyvä Theme and Hyvä Checkout as standard. The upgrade is simple and affordable, respecting their current investment, so they can fully benefit from new tools and features that support growth.
Will it still be possible to use separate Hyvä products such as Theme, Checkout, or Enterprise without upgrading to Hyvä Commerce?
Yes, merchants can still use separate Hyvä products without switching to Hyvä Commerce. Although the upgrade offers benefits, flexibility remains a key principle for us.
Will Hyvä Commerce be open-source?
Hyvä Commerce will be a commercial product, but remains, like our current products, rooted in an open-source mentality, built on the Magento platform.
Will there be a beta program for Hyvä Commerce?
Yes, a beta program is expected to begin in early 2025, allowing early users to provide feedback and help shape the final product.
Will Hyvä Commerce be a fork of Magento Open Source?
No, Hyvä Commerce is not a fork. It will be a comprehensive product, built on Magento and similar to how Adobe Commerce extends Magento. This means we will enhance Magento's capabilities without deviating from the main code.
What does this mean for Mage-OS?
Hyvä Commerce will continue to focus on the broader Magento community, including Mage-OS, to drive innovation within the ecosystem.
