Custom Magento vs Node.js for Enterprisefor Enterprise
Compare custom Magento and Node.js for your next enterprise project. We build both and help you choose the right stack.
IRPR builds custom enterprise applications on both Magento and Node.js. We use Magento for complex ecommerce with native catalog management and Node.js for high-performance APIs, microservices, and real-time systems.
Our projects ship in 8-12 weeks with fixed pricing from $80K to $250K. We handle PCI-DSS for ecommerce, SOC 2 for SaaS, and HIPAA for healthcare. Every project includes a 2-week Roadmap phase to define scope and cost.
We work with CTOs evaluating stack decisions, ecommerce directors needing scalable platforms, and enterprise architects migrating from legacy systems. Each buyer gets a senior engineer who has shipped 10+ enterprise products.
Types of software we ship.
Custom Magento store
Full-featured ecommerce with native catalog, checkout, and multi-store. Integrates with Adobe Commerce and Elasticsearch.
Node.js API backend
RESTful and GraphQL APIs for mobile and web apps. Built with Express, Fastify, or NestJS, connected to PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
Headless commerce platform
Decoupled frontend (Next.js, React) with Magento or Node.js backend. Delivers 99.9% uptime and sub-200ms page loads.
Enterprise CMS
Custom content management with Magento or Node.js. Supports multi-language, multi-site, and role-based access.
Custom checkout system
One-page checkout, subscription billing, and multi-currency. Integrates with Stripe, Braintree, and PayPal.
Real-time data dashboard
Live analytics and monitoring with Node.js, WebSockets, and Redis. Handles 10K+ concurrent connections.
Microservices architecture
Modular services with Node.js, Docker, and Kubernetes. Each service scales independently and communicates via message queues.
Multi-tenant SaaS
Single codebase serving multiple clients. Built on Node.js with PostgreSQL row-level security and Stripe billing.
We build for every business type.
retail and wholesale
business software
marketplaces and portals
system connectivity
stack modernization
Custom Magento vs Node.js for enterprise: key metrics
IRPR has shipped 200+ enterprise products on both stacks. Here are the numbers that matter.
Magento powers 12% of the top 1 million ecommerce sites. Node.js handles 30% of enterprise APIs. Both stacks support 99.9% uptime when deployed correctly.
IRPR delivers custom Magento stores in 10-14 weeks and Node.js backends in 8-12 weeks. Our fixed pricing starts at $80K for a Node.js MVP and $120K for a Magento store.
The difference between generic dev shops and IRPR
Most agencies push one stack. IRPR builds both and recommends the right one for your enterprise.
Generic dev shops often lack deep enterprise experience. They may suggest Magento for a real-time API or Node.js for a complex catalog. IRPR has senior engineers who have shipped 10+ enterprise products on each stack.
We start with a 2-week Roadmap phase to analyze your requirements, data volume, compliance needs, and team capabilities. Only then do we recommend Magento, Node.js, or a hybrid approach.
- Pushes one stack regardless of fit
- No compliance expertise (PCI, SOC 2, HIPAA)
- Hourly billing with scope creep
- Junior developers on your project
- No post-launch support plan
- Code ownership unclear
- Recommends Magento or Node.js based on your needs
- Built-in PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and HIPAA compliance
- Fixed price from Roadmap phase (week 2)
- Senior engineers only (10+ years each)
- 12 months of post-launch support included
- Full code ownership from day one
How we choose the right stack for your enterprise
Our 4-phase process ensures you get the best stack for your business goals.
Phase 1: Discovery. We interview stakeholders, review existing systems, and audit data volume. Phase 2: Roadmap. We produce a detailed spec with wireframes, architecture, and fixed price.
Phase 3: Build. Senior engineers code in 2-week sprints with daily demos. Phase 4: Release. We deploy to production with CI/CD, monitoring, and a 30-day warranty.
What ships with every enterprise project
Every IRPR project includes these deliverables by default.
You get full source code, documentation, and deployment scripts. No black boxes, no proprietary licenses.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
- Sentry error tracking and performance monitoring
- Docker containers for local and production environments
- PostgreSQL or MongoDB database with migrations
- API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
- Load testing report (k6 or Artillery)
- Security audit report (OWASP top 10)
- 12 months of post-launch support and bug fixes
- Deployment to AWS, GCP, or Azure
What we ship in this practice.
Headless Magento store for luxury fashion brand
Built a headless Magento 2 store with Next.js frontend. Reduced page load time from 4s to 0.8s. Integrated with Elasticsearch for product search and Stripe for payments. Tech stack: Magento 2, Next.js, Elasticsearch, Stripe, Docker.
Node.js microservices for fintech platform
Replaced a monolithic PHP app with 12 Node.js microservices. Handles 50K transactions per day with 99.99% uptime. Uses PostgreSQL, Redis, and RabbitMQ. Tech stack: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes.
Magento B2B portal with custom pricing
Built a B2B portal on Magento 2 with tiered pricing, quote requests, and approval workflows. Reduced order processing time by 60%. Tech stack: Magento 2, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ.
Real-time analytics dashboard on Node.js
Developed a real-time dashboard for a logistics company. Displays live shipment tracking with WebSockets and Redis. Handles 10K concurrent users. Tech stack: Node.js, Socket.io, Redis, PostgreSQL, React.
Multi-tenant SaaS on Node.js for healthcare
Built a HIPAA-compliant multi-tenant SaaS platform. Each tenant gets isolated data with PostgreSQL row-level security. Integrated with Stripe for subscription billing. Tech stack: Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Stripe, Docker.
Enterprise marketplace on Magento with multi-vendor
Created a multi-vendor marketplace on Magento 2. Supports 500+ vendors with automated commission calculations and payouts. Tech stack: Magento 2, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, PayPal.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly
Every project gets a fixed quote in the Roadmap phase (week 2). No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep charges. You know the cost before we write a line of code.
Senior engineers only
Our team averages 12 years of experience. Every engineer has shipped at least 10 enterprise products. No junior developers, no offshore outsourcing.
8-12 week delivery
We ship MVPs in 8-12 weeks. Our process is optimized for speed without sacrificing quality. 98% of projects deliver on time.
Full code ownership
You own all source code, documentation, and IP from day one. No proprietary frameworks, no lock-in. You can take the code anywhere.
Compliance built-in
We build PCI-DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, and FERPA compliance into every project. No afterthoughts, no expensive audits later.
Post-launch support included
Every project includes 12 months of support and bug fixes. We monitor uptime, performance, and security. You get a dedicated engineer for the first month after launch.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
Related services and industries.
Ready to build? Let's talk.
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