Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Adobe Commerce (Magento): needs specialist developers and demanding hosting, and upgrades are major projects. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Adobe Commerce (Magento), then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Shopify currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Shopify	Paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	66.5
2	BigCommerce	Paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	62.6

1. ShopifyTop pick
Best for: Most merchants who want a reliable hosted store that can grow from first sale to enterprise
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Adobe Commerce (Magento)
Shopify Plus removes hosting and upgrade work for large brands.
Pros
Fast, trusted checkout with Shop Pay
Largest ecommerce app and theme ecosystem
Built-in POS and multichannel selling
Cons
Apps and plan upgrades push monthly costs up
Extra fees when using third-party payment gateways
Deep checkout customisation reserved for higher plans
Visit Shopify Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Shopify a good Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free trial
3 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
App Store
21,000+ apps
Checked Oct 25, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
Themes
200+ pre-built
Checked Oct 25, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
US ecommerce share
About 10% of US ecommerce sales
Checked Oct 25, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. BigCommerce
Best for: Growing and B2B merchants who want rich built-in features and gateway choice
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Adobe Commerce (Magento)
Hosted platform with strong B2B features and lower running costs.
Pros
Many features built in, fewer paid apps needed
No extra fee for third-party payment gateways
Strong B2B and headless capabilities
Cons
Plans auto-upgrade as annual sales grow
Smaller theme and app ecosystem than Shopify
Admin can feel complex for small shops
Visit BigCommerce Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is BigCommerce a good Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free trial
15 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026bigcommerce.com(opens source in a new tab)
Core plan
$29/month billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026bigcommerce.com(opens source in a new tab)
Growth plan
$79/month billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026bigcommerce.com(opens source in a new tab)
Sales-based plans
Auto-upgrade above thresholds
Checked Oct 25, 2026bigcommerce.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternative for most people

Shopify

Shopify Plus removes hosting and upgrade work for large brands.

Best Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternative for a free option

Shopware

Modern open-source PHP platform with B2B features, popular in Europe.

Best Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternative for open source

PrestaShop

Lighter open-source PHP cart for small and mid-size stores.

Best Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternative for self-hosting

Sylius

Open-source Symfony framework for custom headless builds.

Best Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternative for iPhone and Android

BigCommerce

Hosted platform with strong B2B features and lower running costs.

Best Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternative for working in the browser

commercetools

API-first composable commerce for enterprises going headless.

Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Adobe Commerce (Magento)?

Shopify ranks first right now. Shopify Plus removes hosting and upgrade work for large brands. BigCommerce and Shopware follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Adobe Commerce (Magento)?

Yes. Shopware (open source), PrestaShop (open source) and Sylius (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Adobe Commerce (Magento)?

Yes: Shopware, PrestaShop and Sylius. Shopware, PrestaShop and Sylius can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Adobe Commerce (Magento)?

The complaints we hear most: needs specialist developers and demanding hosting; upgrades are major projects; adobe Commerce licences are expensive and quote-based.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Adobe Commerce (Magento), reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.