The method: 7 days, parallel install
Nobody should migrate a production search engine in one shot. The method we recommend — and use with every customer switching from Doofinder — is seven days with both engines live:
Day 1 · Sign up and catalog into Findalo
Sign up for Findalo (Free plan to validate, then adjust). Install the PrestaShop module, WooCommerce plugin, or Shopify connector depending on your platform. Your catalog syncs in minutes. Doofinder is still the visible engine on your store; Findalo runs in the background.
Day 2 · Export your Doofinder config
We give you a script that calls the Doofinder API (needs your API key) and exports boost rules, synonyms, redirects, and configured filters. You import them into Findalo from Settings → Import Doofinder. Most stores don't lose a single rule in this step.
Days 3-5 · Silent A/B test
We turn Findalo on for a small % of your traffic (typically 10-25%) without the customer noticing. Both engines get real searches. We compare daily: zero-result rate, CTR, search-to-cart rate, median latency. You never touch Doofinder — it stays live and billed as before.
Day 6 · Decision based on data
We show you the results. If Findalo wins on zero-result rate and CTR (typical case), you move to day 7. If Doofinder wins on any key metric, we tune Findalo for free until it matches — or you cancel, no questions asked.
Day 7 · Full switch
You move Findalo's traffic share to 100%. You disable the Doofinder snippet (a couple of lines in the theme/module). You cancel the Doofinder subscription at the end of the billing period — no penalty, you skip the next invoice.
What you gain after migrating
- Save 50-70% on your monthly bill. Typical mid-size store: goes from €149/month (Doofinder Pro) to €49/month (Findalo Pro) with semantic AI included.
- Semantic AI from Pro €49/month. Reserved for Doofinder's Advanced plan (~€349/month, verified via real invoice).
- No lock-in. Doofinder bills annually with a discount; Findalo is monthly with one-click cancellation.
- Direct founder support. Email to hola@findalo.io during business hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a risk of losing sales during the migration?
If you migrate in parallel (both engines live at the same time), none. Your store keeps Doofinder running while Findalo is tested on a small % of traffic. You only turn off Doofinder when the data convinces you.
Does Findalo cover every feature I use in Doofinder?
For 95% of SMB stores, yes: search with filters, synonyms, redirects, boost rules, multi-language, A/B testing, recommendations. The notable difference: semantic AI is on Doofinder's Advanced plan (~€349/month), on Findalo's Pro plan (€49/month).
Do I keep my boost rules and synonyms?
Yes. We give you a script that exports boost rules and synonyms from the Doofinder API and imports them into the Findalo panel in a compatible format. Most setups transfer automatically; edge cases we tune with you for free.
Do I have to change URLs or rewrite the frontend?
No. Findalo hooks into the same search input you already have, and results link to your theme's product URLs. The only visible difference for the customer is that search works better.
How much does the assisted migration cost?
Zero. Migration from Doofinder is one of the flows we cover the most, so we include it for free. If your setup is complex (multi-store, custom integrations), one of our devs helps you directly — also free for the first 30 days.