StagingPro, by Vortex IQ

Test every BigCommerce change before it goes live.

StagingPro builds a true replica of your store — same data, same theme — so you can stage, review, and deploy with confidence. It’s part of Vortex IQ, the AI operating system for your store. Just ask Viq.

True production replica GitHub CICD No per-seat fees
Who it’s for
Agency

Run multiple client projects from one place. StagingPro builds and tears down environments for you, so you ship faster across every store you manage.

Store Owner

Stop pushing changes straight to live and hoping. Test everything on a real copy of your store first, with your team working alongside you.

Developer / Designer

Get your own GitHub branch, your own staging site, and your own data. Iterate, review, debug, and deploy on your terms.

// Managed environment builds

The smartest staging on BigCommerce. Now connected to your AI operating system.

Go beyond staging. Every StagingPro plan includes Vortex IQ, the AI operating system that watches your store, tells you what’s wrong and why, and helps you fix it. Deploy safely, then grow. Just ask Viq.

Effortless Setup

Set up in minutes. Create a staging environment in minutes. No specialist skills needed.

Precise Testing

True replica. Your staging site is a true replica of production — same data, same theme.

Customisable

Built around you. Tailor each environment to the way your team works.

Seamless Integration

Works with your stack. Connects with GitHub, Slack, Jira, and Microsoft Teams.

// About Us

More than a staging tool. The front door to your AI operating system.

StagingPro is the gold standard for secure, AI-driven staging on BigCommerce. But flawless deployments are just the beginning. We believe every merchant deserves an unfair advantage, which is why every plan is now supercharged with Vortex IQ.

Use the Staging AI Agent to test and deploy with total confidence, then use the Vortex IQ Command Center to ask questions, monitor performance, and automate the tasks that slow you down. It’s one seamless solution for building, testing, and growing your business.

Key feature

Test before you go live

Spin up a staging environment for every change, and catch problems before customers do.

Key feature

Your team is productive fast

A simple interface gets your whole team contributing on day one.

Key feature

Safe by design

Anonymise customer data so your team tests safely, with no exposure of live records.

// Other Features

The features behind smarter staging.

Smart Code Shift

Move code between production and staging in one step.

Secure Sandbox

Test in an isolated sandbox that never touches live data.

AI-Assisted QA

Automate quality checks so regressions get caught before they go live.

Concurrent Testing

Run multiple projects and tests at the same time.

Advanced AI Tools

Speed up day-to-day work with built-in automation and notifications.

Real-Time Alerts

Get real-time alerts on every migration and deployment — in Slack, Teams, or email.

// How it works

A complete CICD and staging platform. Launch a staging environment.

Step 1Launch the Staging AI AgentSet up a staging environment built around your workflow.
Step 2Select Data for MigrationClone all your data and design, or select only what you need.
Step 3Git Branch AutomationA dedicated GitHub branch for every environment, created automatically.
Step 4Connect Your ToolsGitHub, email, Slack, or Microsoft Teams for real-time notifications.
Step 5Monitor & grow with ViqTrack how each change affects sales and performance. Just ask Viq.
Build → Migrate → Branch → Notify → MonitorPowered by Vortex IQ
// No per-user fees. No seat limits. Pay only for usage.

Simple pricing. Start with staging.

Foundation
$499per month

$399/mo billed annually

Everything you need to stage and deploy safely on BigCommerce, plus your AI operating system included.

Choose Foundation

What’s included

  • StagingPro + Basic Backup (7-day retention), 1 environment
  • Clone data and design, full CICD with GitHub
  • Nerve Centre monitoring + Vortex Mind reporting
  • Ask Viq, your AI assistant, in plain English
  • Core Actions: act on your top findings
  • Unlimited notifications and data migration

No seat limits. Add credits as needed. See all plans →

// All key benefits

Why teams choose StagingPro.

StagingPro takes the risk out of going live. It simplifies complex workflows, keeps environments secure, and speeds up deployments while cutting cost. Test on staging, deploy with one-click rollback through RollbackPro, and grow with Vortex IQ.

Accelerate Your Development

Stop wasting time on manual setup. StagingPro provisions Docker environments for you, manages GitHub branching automatically, and connects with the tools you already use. Ship projects on time.

Grow smarter with Viq

Your subscription includes Vortex IQ. Ask Viq plain-English questions like “What were my top 10 products last week?” Get answers in seconds and send reports to Slack or email automatically.

Deploy with Confidence

Protect your live store. StagingPro clones it for testing, anonymises customer data, and validates code so only clean updates ship. If something slips through, roll back in one click with RollbackPro.

Works with your stack. GitHub, Slack, Jira & Teams.

// FAQ

Questions, answered.

What is Vortex IQ?

Vortex IQ is an AI operating system for e-commerce that helps you monitor, detect issues, and apply improvements through actionable recommendations and automation.

What are credits?

Credits are consumed when you run AI actions, generate reports, execute monitoring checks, and apply SEO or image operations. You can top up credits at any time.

Can I change plan at any time?

Yes. Upgrade or downgrade when your usage changes. Your limits update immediately on the new billing cycle.

Which platforms do you integrate with?

StagingPro is built for BigCommerce, and Vortex IQ connects across BigCommerce, Shopify, and Adobe Commerce, plus analytics and marketing tools like GitHub, Slack, Jira, and Microsoft Teams.

What is included in Enterprise?

Enterprise includes everything in Scale plus Agent Builder, custom limits, and optional onboarding and support terms.

Clone. Collaborate. Deploy.

Deploy like a Pro. Grow with Viq.

Test every change on a true replica of your store, then let Vortex IQ tell you what to do next.