Replace Brightpearl's OMS/WMS with a Modern Platform
Move to NetSuite, Cin7, or a dedicated WMS — then connect everything with APIWORX. Best for brands with complex fulfillment, multiple warehouses, or B2B order flows.
Talk to us about this pathMigration Guide
Migrating Off Brightpearl: A Practical Guide for Shopify Brands
What to preserve, what to replace, and how to cut over without losing an order.
Before you migrate
What Brightpearl Actually Does For Your Business
Migration planning starts by identifying which Brightpearl capabilities you truly depend on and which ones you can replace cleanly.
Before migrating, be specific about which Brightpearl functions your operations actually depend on. Teams often discover they use only 40–60% of a platform's features — but migration planning requires knowing which 40–60% those are.
Brightpearl's core functions usually include:
- Multi-channel order management and routing
- Inventory management across multiple warehouses
- Basic accounting and financial reporting
- Supplier management and purchase orders
- CRM and customer records
- Native connectors for Shopify, Amazon, eBay, and BigCommerce
Each of those functions needs a deliberate replacement or connector in your target stack. That is the difference between a clean migration and a six-month firefight.
Migration paths
Three Common Migration Paths
Most Brightpearl exits fall into one of these three patterns depending on whether you want a new ERP, a new OMS, or a simpler all-in-one stack.
Move to Shopify + ERP + APIWORX
Keep Shopify as the commerce layer. Add NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or Business Central as your ERP. Use APIWORX to connect everything. Best for brands that want Shopify at the core and full ERP power behind it.
Talk to us about this pathConsolidate to a Single Platform
Replace Brightpearl with an all-in-one inventory and OMS platform with broader marketplace support. Best for smaller teams prioritizing simplicity over flexibility.
Talk to us about this pathWhat APIWORX handles
How APIWORX Supports the Migration
APIWORX runs the migration as an operating project, not just a connector build.
1
Stack Audit — We review your current Brightpearl setup, data structure, and connected platforms.
2
Target Architecture — We define the right target stack and integration map for your specific operation.
3
Data Migration — We extract, transform, and load order history, product catalog, and customer records into target platforms.
4
Integration Build — We build the required connections and run a parallel period before cutover.
5
Cutover & Support — We manage the cutover and provide 30-day post-live monitoring.
Timeline & cost
What to Expect
A realistic migration timeline avoids surprise delays and makes internal planning much easier.
| Phase | Duration | Who Does It |
|---|---|---|
| Stack audit and architecture | 1 week | APIWORX + your ops team |
| Integration build and testing | 2–4 weeks | APIWORX |
| Parallel run and validation | 1–2 weeks | APIWORX + your team |
| Cutover | 1 day | APIWORX-led |
| Post-live monitoring | 30 days | APIWORX |
Total implementation typically runs 4–7 weeks for a full Brightpearl migration. Monthly managed service begins at $299/month after go-live.
Ready when you are
Ready to start the conversation?
We'll review your current Brightpearl environment and give you an honest assessment of the best migration path — including timeline and cost. No commitment required.
FAQs
Questions teams ask before cutover
The migration path depends on what Brightpearl is doing today and what you want your future stack to look like.
How long does it take to migrate off Brightpearl?
Most full Brightpearl migrations run 4–7 weeks from architecture audit to go-live. The timeline depends on how much Brightpearl functionality you are replacing, the number of integrations involved, and how much historical data must move.
What replaces Brightpearl's inventory management?
That depends on the migration path. Some brands replace it with NetSuite or another ERP, others adopt Cin7 or a dedicated WMS. APIWORX handles the integration layer so the new system stays synchronized with Shopify, marketplaces, fulfillment, and finance.
Can I migrate Brightpearl data to NetSuite?
Yes. APIWORX routinely migrates Brightpearl orders, product data, customer records, and operational mappings into NetSuite and then connects the resulting stack so the cutover is not just a data dump but a working operating model.