Is Adobe Commerce the same as Magento?

Adobe Commerce is the paid product built on Magento, and Magento Open Source is the free version. People often use the names interchangeably.

When is Adobe Commerce the better choice?

When you have complex custom logic, a capable development team and reasons to control the code, or when you rely on other Adobe products. In those cases, moving may cost more than it returns.

When is Shopify Plus the better choice?

When upkeep and patching take budget you would rather spend on selling, and your needs fit what apps, Functions and extensions can do.

Is Shopify Plus cheaper?

It depends on your revenue, apps and developer costs, and Adobe pricing comes through negotiation. Compare a like-for-like estimate over several years and do not rely on anyone's list price.

Shopify Plus vs Adobe Commerce

Shopify Plus vs Adobe Commerce: How to Choose

Shopify Plus trades some code-level control for less upkeep, while Adobe Commerce gives you deep control and the job of looking after it. We build on Shopify and do not sell Adobe Commerce work, so read this knowing where we stand and test it against your own requirements.

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What Should Drive the Decision

Who Looks After the Platform

On Shopify, hosting and core updates are handled for you. On Adobe Commerce, patches, upgrades and performance need developers on an ongoing basis, depending on how it is hosted.

How Deep Your Custom Logic Goes

If your business runs on complex custom logic in the platform itself, Adobe Commerce gives you more room. Shopify works through its APIs, apps and Functions, which have limits.

How Your B2B Works

Both handle B2B. Adobe Commerce has long-standing B2B features, while Plus offers company accounts, catalogs and payment terms. Test your hardest ordering scenario on each.