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Shopify vs Adobe Commerce (Magento)

Which e-commerce tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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Shopify

4.44,500 reviews

Small to mid-sized businesses and fast-growing DTC brands that want an all-in-one hosted e-commerce platform with strong app integrations, omnichannel selling, and scalable operations (including enterprise via Shopify Plus).

Starting at From $39/month
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Adobe Commerce (Magento)

4.02,900 reviews

Mid-market to enterprise retailers and B2B manufacturers/distributors needing a highly customizable, scalable commerce platform with complex catalogs, multi-site operations, and deep integrations.

Starting at Custom pricing

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureShopifyAdobe Commerce (Magento)
PricingFrom $39/monthCustom pricing
G2 Rating4.4 (4,500 reviews)4.0 (2,900 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.54.3
Best ForSmall to mid-sized businesses and fast-growing DTC brands that want an all-in-one hosted e-commerce platform with strong app integrations, omnichannel selling, and scalable operations (including enterprise via Shopify Plus).Mid-market to enterprise retailers and B2B manufacturers/distributors needing a highly customizable, scalable commerce platform with complex catalogs, multi-site operations, and deep integrations.

Pros & Cons

Shopify

Pros

  • + Fast to launch and easy to manage without a developer
  • + Large ecosystem of apps, themes, and agency partners
  • + Reliable hosting, security, and performance at scale
  • + Strong omnichannel capabilities (online + POS + social/marketplaces)

Cons

  • Costs can rise with apps, premium themes, and higher-tier plans
  • Transaction fees may apply when using external payment gateways
  • Deep customization can require Liquid/dev work and may be constrained vs fully custom stacks

Adobe Commerce (Magento)

Pros

  • + Highly flexible and extensible platform with a large developer ecosystem
  • + Strong support for complex commerce use cases (multi-store, multi-currency, B2B workflows)
  • + Scales well for large catalogs and high-traffic storefronts when properly architected
  • + Broad integration options and compatibility with enterprise systems

Cons

  • Total cost of ownership can be high (licensing, hosting, development, maintenance)
  • Implementation and upgrades can be complex and require specialized expertise
  • Performance and stability depend heavily on infrastructure and code quality