Hyvä Checkout for Magento 2: Features, Cost, & More

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 with a one-time fee, 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: Run this command

“composer require hyva-themes/magento2-hyva-checkout”

Step 2: Disable the Magento HTML minification in the configuration setting

Advanced > Developer > Template Settings > Minify Html

Or run this command:

“bin/magento config:set dev/template/minify_html 0”

Step 3: Run the command

“bin/magento setup:upgrade”

Step 4: Execute tailwind to generate the styles for the checkout

Replace “vendor/hyva-themes/magento2-default-theme/web/tailwind/”

with the path to your theme’s web/tailwind folder:

“npm –prefix vendor/hyva-themes/magento2-default-theme/web/tailwind/ ci”

“npm –prefix vendor/hyva-themes/magento2-default-theme/web/tailwind/ run build-prod”

Step 5: Admin configuration

Stores > Configuration > Hyvä Themes > Checkout

Step 6: Opt-in checkout

In the General section, change the Checkout selection from Magento Luma (original) to “Hyvä Default”

Step 7: Save the configuration

Make sure to clear the cache after changing any setting.

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 costs €1,000 as a one-time fee.

The Magento 2 Hyvä Checkout license costs are as follows:

• One-time license fee: €1,000, which includes one year of update and 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.