Miva Inc

Miva

Composite Score

6.9 /10

CX Score

7.1 /10

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What is Miva?

Miva believes that all online businesses should have access to a scalable ecommerce platform that can meet their unique business requirements. Miva offers PCI compliant ecommerce, hosting, and custom website design and development solutions. Miva customers have processed over $100 billion in online sales since 1997.

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Miva Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

78 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

82 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

74 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

3
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+79 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Miva?

0% Negative

14% Neutral

86% Positive

Pros

Trustworthy
Saves Time
Fair
Acts with Integrity

Feature Ratings

Average 74

Payment Processing

Content Management

Catalog Management

Order Portal

Order Management

Predictive Recommendations

Integrated Search

Retargeting Capabilities

Microsite Management

Content Localization

Reporting and Analytics

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 73

Vendor Support

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Customization

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Breadth of Features

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Miva Reviews

Susan P.

Role: C-Level
Industry: Technology
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Submitted Jun 2025

Quality Software, Continues to Improve

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Miva from other similar products?

How robust the features are, as well as the customizability of both the front-end and back-end.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Its ability to be customized

What do you dislike most about this product?

Yearly cost increases - not mine, but as reported by mutual clients. I've lost several when they moved to other platforms due to the increases.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Technologically it's a great platform with high extensibility. Security is of utmost concern., which I also appreciate (as I know I do as a shopper). The community is excellent as well. The company has good longevity, having been around for 30 years, if not more.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

William G.

Role: C-Level
Industry: Shipping
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

The foundation for all our building blocks

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Miva from other similar products?

Easy to use with great support

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Continued development and great team of people

What do you dislike most about this product?

Keeping up with changes and new tools.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Go for it!

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Martin S.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Biotechnology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

E-commerce Muscle, Minor tweaks needed

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Miva from other similar products?

Miva stands out for its exceptional flexibility and scalability. The platform allows for extensive customization, enabling us to tailor our online store to our specific needs. Additionally, Miva's robust support system has been invaluable in addressing any challenges that arise. For instance, when we encountered issues with integrating our ERP system, Miva's support team provided timely and effective solutions, ensuring minimal disruption to our operations.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The standout feature of Miva is its comprehensive set of tools and features that empower us to manage our online store efficiently. From product management to order processing, Miva offers a seamless experience that simplifies complex tasks. This has allowed us to focus more on growing our business and less on technical issues. Moreover, the platform's user-friendly interface has made it easier for our team to adapt and utilize its full potential.

What do you dislike most about this product?

While Miva offers a powerful platform, the pricing structure can be a concern for small to medium-sized businesses. The costs associated with using Miva may be higher compared to some competitors, which could impact budget-conscious businesses. Additionally, certain advanced features may require a learning curve or technical expertise to fully utilize. For example, customizing certain aspects of the platform required us to invest time in learning MivaScript, which, although powerful, has a unique syntax that can be challenging for those unfamiliar with it.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It's advisable to assess whether Miva aligns with your business's technical capabilities and budget. While it offers powerful features, the platform may require a certain level of technical expertise and financial investment. For businesses with the resources to leverage its full potential, Miva can be a valuable asset. Additionally, taking advantage of Miva's support and training resources can help in maximizing the platform's potential and ensuring a smooth implementation process.

Pros

Reliable
Trustworthy
Respectful
Acts with Integrity

Cons

Charges for Enhancements

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Miva Ratings

78 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

82 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

74 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

3 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+79 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Miva?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Payment Processing Includes credit card processing, debit card processing, and payment verification.

Content Management Includes collaboration, check-in/check-out, and version control.

Catalog Management Includes customizable shipping and payment options, product pricing, advanced catalog search, and navigation.

Order Portal Provides the ability for customers to log in to the portal to make purchases, view transactions and invoices, and make payments

Order Management Includes order entry, order processing, order tracking, and parts management.

Predictive Recommendations The solution provides the ability to provide targeted product recommendations and offers to customers based on multiple data sources.

Integrated Search The solution provides robust product search functionality; search results can be ordered multiple ways.

Retargeting Capabilities The solution provides the ability to surface targeted offers based on attributes such as cart abandonment or external triggers (i.e. from a CRM).

Microsite Management The solution provides the ability to create and deploy targeted product microsites, and the ability to optimize microsites for search engines.

Content Localization The solution provides support for multiple languages and currencies.

Reporting and Analytics The solution provides the ability to create metrics-driven dashboards and reports showing unique visitors, click-through, conversions, payments etc.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

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B2B eCommerce

Miva Reviews

Susan P.

Quality Software, Continues to Improve

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

William G.

The foundation for all our building blocks

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Martin S.

E-commerce Muscle, Minor tweaks needed

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

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