Adobe Commerce (Magento)

Enterprise ecommerce platform built on Magento, with the free Magento Open Source edition.

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About Adobe Commerce (Magento)

Adobe Commerce is the commercial edition of Magento, the PHP ecommerce platform Adobe bought in 2018. Alongside it, Magento Open Source remains a free, self-hosted version licensed under OSL-3.0. Both offer deep catalogue management, multi-store and multi-currency setups, complex pricing and a large ecosystem of extensions and agencies; Adobe Commerce adds B2B features, cloud hosting, AI-driven merchandising and support. It is chosen by mid-size and large retailers who need heavy customisation. That flexibility comes at a cost: projects usually need specialist developers, hosting and performance tuning are demanding, upgrades are significant work, and Adobe Commerce licences are priced by quote and typically expensive. Many smaller merchants have moved to hosted platforms for this reason. It runs on your own servers or Adobe's cloud.

Best for: Larger retailers and B2B sellers with developers who need deep customisation.

What works

Extremely customisable catalogue, pricing and multi-store setup
Free open-source edition available
Large ecosystem of extensions and agencies

Why people leave

Needs specialist developers and demanding hosting
Upgrades are major projects
Adobe Commerce licences are expensive and quote-based

Top Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternatives

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1
Shopify
Shopify Plus removes hosting and upgrade work for large brands.
66.5
2
BigCommerce
Hosted platform with strong B2B features and lower running costs.
62.6
3
Shopware
Modern open-source PHP platform with B2B features, popular in Europe.
59.6
4
commercetools
API-first composable commerce for enterprises going headless.
57.2
5
PrestaShop
Lighter open-source PHP cart for small and mid-size stores.
55.3

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Adobe Commerce (Magento): common questions

Is Adobe Commerce (Magento) free?

No, Adobe Commerce (Magento) is a paid product.

Is Adobe Commerce (Magento) open source?

No, Adobe Commerce (Magento) is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Shopware, PrestaShop and Sylius.

What platforms does Adobe Commerce (Magento) run on?

Adobe Commerce (Magento) is available for Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to Adobe Commerce (Magento)?

The highest-ranked Adobe Commerce (Magento) alternatives right now are Shopify, BigCommerce and Shopware. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Adobe Commerce (Magento) facts

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Open-source licence: OSL-3.0 (Magento Open Source); Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: OSL-3.0 (Open Software License 3.0).”
Open-source edition: Magento Open Source; Checked Oct 25, 2026experienceleague.adobe.com(opens source in a new tab); “If you want to contribute to the Magento Open Source codebase or customize the application, clone the GitHub repository.”
Server stack: PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, OpenSearch and more; Checked Oct 25, 2026experienceleague.adobe.com(opens source in a new tab); “Common themes may include (but not limited to) Nginx/Apache, PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, Redis, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, RabbitMQ, Varnish, DNS, SSL/TLS certificates, and any CDN used.”
APIs: GraphQL and REST; Checked Oct 25, 2026developer.adobe.com(opens source in a new tab); “Use our GraphQL APIs to send data to and from the storefront. Our REST APIs integrate with third-party software.”
Self-hosting: On-premises install supported; Checked Oct 25, 2026experienceleague.adobe.com(opens source in a new tab); “Merchant responsibilities With Adobe Commerce on-premises, you host and manage your own infrastructure, including servers, hosting environments, and system maintenance.”