You probably heard about the Hyvä, a frontend Magento 2 theme.
In 2023, Hyvä introduced the Hyvä Checkout module, changing the checkout page for Magento 2 stores. In this blog, learn everything about the Hyvä Checkout in detail.
What is Hyvä Checkout?
Hyvä Checkout is a secure, fast, and customizable checkout solution designed for Magento 2 stores.
Here, shoppers, merchants, and developers get maximum benefit, as
- Shoppers enjoy a frictionless checkout experience
- Merchants improve their checkout conversion and see a low cart abandonment rate
- Developers can customize and make changes since it is simplified here
In order to access Hyvä Checkout, you need a Hyvä license, as it is not included in the Hyvä theme license. It is available in the Hyvä Store for free, which includes one year of support and is valid for one Magento 2 installation.
Key Features of Hyvä Checkout
Hyvä Checkout offers a modern solution for Magento 2 store owners, focusing on better speed and simple customization options.
Better UX
It reduces friction and unnecessary steps to offer a faster checkout process.
The auto-select feature chooses the best payment and shipping method based on the user’s history and availability. This way it reduces abandoned carts and speeds up the checkout process.
A simple UI with smart payment options and less input makes checkout easier.
Zero-subtotal Checkout
Supports transactions with a total of $0, perfect for trials, gift cards, or promotions.
Unlike traditional checkouts, Hyvä allows smooth payments while tracking transactions. Implementing this functionality helps you improve engagement and customer satisfaction.
This feature removes extra payment steps while keeping security and order tracking.
Integration-ready
Easily integrate checkout with payment gateways, ERP systems, and custom solutions. Support plugins for Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento.
This allows businesses of all sizes to be flexible and grow. Their simple documentation and a sandbox environment make setup easy and hassle-free for developers.
Easy to Customize
It offers many ways to customize your checkout.
You can easily personalize the checkout page layout to match the brand look. Additionally, you can modify the user interface, implement custom logic, and adjust workflows.
This reduces development time and gives more control over the checkout experience.
Hyvä Checkout vs. Luma Checkout – Differences
While one provides a standard Magento 2 checkout experience, the other is more streamlined and developer-friendly.
Let’s understand the difference between the two.
| Elements | Hyvä Checkout | Luma Checkout |
| Overview | Free, as it includes Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce. But high maintenance and development costs | Luma Checkout is the default theme provided by Magento 2 |
| Performance Speed | Faster due to less JavaScript usage, which reduces page load time | Slower due to heavy use of JavaScript, which makes it time-consuming |
| Customization | Highly customizable due to its clear codebase structure | A bit difficult to customize due to its complex codebase |
| Cost | Requires a Hyvä Theme license and an additional cost for the Magento 2 Hyvä checkout module | Free, as it includes Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce. But high maintenance and development cost |
| Mobile Optimization | Highly optimized for mobile with a responsive structure and fast interaction | Insufficient for mobile optimization due to its heavy JavaScript usage |
| User Experience | Smooth and intuitive checkout experience, which increases the conversion rate | Sometimes, it feels inactive and heavy as it requires multiple steps running simultaneously |
| Suitable for | Merchants who prefer speedy & customizable checkout processes along with a future-proof frontend | Merchants who want to work with Magento’s default checkout and setup |
How to Install Hyvä Checkout?
To have Hyvä Checkout installed on your server, you will require a Hyvä theme license and Composer installed.
Step 1: Require the Package
Run the following command in your Magento root directory to download the checkout module:
“composer require hyva-themes/magento2-hyva-checkout”Step 2: Disable HTML Minification
Hyvä recommends disabling Magento’s native HTML minification to prevent conflicts with the Magewire/Alpine.js components.
This is only necessary if minification is currently enabled.Navigate to Stores > Configuration > Advanced > Developer > Template Settings > Minify Html, or use the CLI:
“bin/magento config:set dev/template/minify_html 0”Note: Since v1.1.6, HTML minification can be enabled, but disabling it remains the recommended best practice for stability.
Step 3: Run Database Upgrades
Register the module and update the database schema:
“bin/magento setup:upgrade”Step 4: Generate Storefront Styles (Tailwind)
You must compile the Tailwind CSS to include the checkout styles. Replace the path vendor/hyva-themes/magento2-default-theme/web/tailwind/ with the actual path to your specific theme’s Tailwind folder if you have created a Hyvä child theme in Magento 2.
npm --prefix vendor/hyva-themes/magento2-default-theme/web/tailwind/ ci npm --prefix vendor/hyva-themes/magento2-default-theme/web/tailwind/ run build
Once installed, the configuration settings are located at: Stores > Configuration > Hyvä Themes > Checkout.
Hyvä Checkout options
By default, Magento will continue to use the “Magento Luma (original)” checkout. To activate the new interface:
- In the General section, locate the Checkout setting.
- Change the selection to Hyvä Default.
- Save the configuration and flush the cache.
- Any custom checkouts you create based on the Hyvä framework will also appear in this list as options.
Hyvä Checkout offers the ability to serve a different experience based on the user’s device.
You can present a multi-step checkout optimized for mobile users while maintaining a one-page layout for desktop users.
Easily enable the “Mobile” checkout option in the system configuration. It will trigger automatically when a visitor’s user agent matches a mobile device.The regular expression used to detect mobile user agents can be modified under the Hyvä Themes > Checkout > Developer section.
After confirming the checkout is active, you will need to install compatibility modules for your specific payment providers (like Stripe, Adyen, or PayPal) to ensure they function within the Hyvä/Magewire environment.
How Much Does a Hyvä Checkout License Cost?
Hyvä Checkout is a premium Magento 2 module; it is compulsory to have a Hyvä Theme license which is free.
The Magento 2 Hyvä Checkout license costs are as follows:
- License fee: Free with update and Slack community support
- Support and update plan: €250 yearly, starting the second year
- All-in bundle: €1,000 one-time payment, covering five years
Features you will get:
✅ Access to the Hyvä Checkout code via Private Packagist
✅ Frequent updates with new features and integrations
✅ Support and community access on our private Slack
✅ Online documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Payment Methods are Supported?
Hyvä Checkout supports the most popular payment methods like PayPal, Braintree, Payplug, Stripe, Mollie, and Adyen.
Can I Integrate a Custom Payment Method with Hyvä Checkout?
Yes, you can easily integrate a custom payment method with Hyvä Checkout. Meetanshi can help you do this.
Does Hyvä Checkout Require The Hyvä Theme?
Yes, you will require the Hyvä theme license to utilize Hyvä Checkout.
Is Hyvä Checkout Worth It?
Hyvä Checkout is a great option for Magento 2 store owners who want to offer a modern checkout solution that significantly improves the shopping experience.
We can help you develop a complete Hyvä store or add specific Hyvä-rich features and functionality for your store to perform at its best level.
