Adobe Commerce & Magento
Magento/Adobe Commerce provides access to the market's most advanced e-commerce platform that can meet your needs and help you realize your webshop dreams.
Magento and Adobe Commerce offer flexible, scalable and highly customizable solutions that cater to both smaller niche businesses and large international e-commerce companies. With a Magento webshop, you can get a solution that fits your exact needs.
What is Magento?
Magento is known for being a powerful and flexible open-source e-commerce platform. Magento is one of the most widely used webshop solutions globally and is used by thousands of businesses. The platform is designed with flexibility and scalability at its core – ideal for businesses that need to customize their webshop precisely to their business requirements.
A Magento webshop is particularly suitable for companies with a complex product catalog, a need for multiple languages and currencies, and integration with business systems (ERP, PIM, CRM, etc.).
Magento's history
Magento was previously offered in two editions; Magento Enterprise Edition (EE) and Magento Community Edition (CE). Today, with Adobe acquiring Magento, Magento CE has become Magento Open Source (also known as Magento 2), while Magento EE has become Adobe Commerce.
Adobe chose to rename Magento CE to Magento Open Source to clarify that their open-source edition remains available to all businesses and developers without licensing costs or restrictions. Magento 2 introduces several improvements and new features compared to the previous version, providing a more advanced and user-friendly experience for webshop owners.
At itpilot, we have primarily developed webshops in what was formerly known as Magento Community Edition, as this is the license-free version, and our developers can customize the features to our customers' needs. Therefore, we continue to develop solutions in Magento Open Source/Magento 2.
What is Adobe Commerce?
After Adobe acquired Magento in 2018, they launched Adobe Commerce in 2019, which replaces Magento Enterprise Edition (EE), and thus Adobe Commerce is the commercial version of Magento - developed and owned by Adobe.
Here you get the same flexible core functionality as in Magento Open Source, but with a number of additional features and benefits targeted at larger companies and B2B commerce, including Live Search, complete B2B tools and functions, integrated analysis tools, etc.
Adobe Commerce is a SaaS solution, meaning there are license costs associated with this webshop solution. The license costs vary from webshop to webshop and are based on factors such as the webshop's annual revenue and your specific requirements and needs.
For more detailed information on licensing costs and benefits of Adobe Commerce,
contact us or
read more on Adobe's official website.
Which one to choose?
Deciding which solution is best for your webshop can be challenging. It largely depends on your needs, requirements for the webshop, and your budget. Therefore, we have made a brief comparison between Magento 2/Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce below.
Magento Open Source
Open source
Magento is an open-source platform, which means it is free to use and can be customized according to your needs and preferences. You have access to a wide range of extensions via the Magento Marketplace, and you can also develop your own customizations and extensions as needed.
No licensing costs
Magento Open Source is a cost-free solution that gives you full control over your webshop, as you handle the hosting yourself. This means you don't have to worry about licensing costs and can customize and manage your webshop according to your needs and preferences.
Access to basic features
With Magento Open Source, you get access to a wide range of basic features, including security features. Although there is a solid foundation, there may be limitations regarding certain integrations. However, you can develop custom integrations and modules for the system.
Third-party integration possibilities
You have the option to integrate your Magento Open Source webshop with a wide range of third-party applications and tools, including various analytics tools and other useful functions.
Community support
As a user of Magento Open Source, you have access to a large community of developers and experts. Although official technical support is not provided, you can seek help from the Magento Community or seek assistance from professional partners like us.
Adobe Commerce
Complete package solution
Adobe Commerce is a comprehensive e-commerce platform with advanced features that can be integrated with other Adobe services. This integration enables improved personalization of the webshop and a deeper understanding of both customers and business processes.
SaaS solution
Adobe Commerce is a SaaS (Software as a Service) solution, which means there is a licensing fee to use the platform. The price varies and is typically based on a percentage of your webshop's annual revenue. As a result, you don't need to handle hosting or maintenance of the system, as this is handled by Adobe.
All basic modules and more
Adobe Commerce comes with all the basic modules that are also part of Magento Open Source. In addition, the platform offers a wide range of advanced modules and features that can be customized to your specific needs.
Advanced, integrated modules
With Adobe Commerce, you get access to advanced and integrated modules that can help with everything from marketing and sales to inventory management and customer service. These modules are designed to optimize the e-commerce experience and increase the efficiency of your webshop.
Official support
Adobe Commerce offers 24/7 official support, where you can get help with technical questions, onboarding, and any other challenges you may encounter. With this dedicated support, you are assured of professional assistance when you need it.
Magento 2 or Adobe Commerce?
Magento 2 is the modern version of Magento and forms the foundation for both Open Source and Adobe Commerce. This means that you are essentially choosing between:
- Magento Open Source: Freedom, flexibility and lower costs – but greater responsibility for hosting and maintenance.
In general, Magento Open Source/Magento 2 is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses with tighter budgets. While development costs can be significant depending on the complexity of your needs, operational costs will often be lower compared to Adobe Commerce. - Adobe Commerce: Advanced features, cloud hosting, and support – but with a licensing price and less control.
Adobe Commerce is most often suited for large enterprises or businesses with complex requirements for their webshop. Although the licensing and upfront costs are higher than Magento 2, Adobe Commerce offers a wider range of features and AI-based tools that can help create a more advanced and personalized e-commerce experience.
The choice therefore largely depends on your business requirements, internal competencies and budget.
Advantages of a Magento webshop
When you choose to develop a Magento webshop, you gain access to a number of benefits that can strengthen your online business:
- Flexible architecture that can be adapted to any business model.
- Scalability so the platform grows with your business.
- Multi-language and multi-currency for international webshops.
- Large selection of modules and integrations.
- Open Source, giving freedom and control.
- Strong developer environment and a global community.
- SEO-friendly structure that helps you rank higher in search results.
How we develop Magento webshops
At itpilot we help you all the way – from the initial clarification to a completed, well-functioning Magento webshop. Our process is transparent, and we value close cooperation:
1
Analysis & consulting
We understand your business, goals and needs.
2
Platform selection
We help you choose between Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce (or another platform).
3
Design & UX
The user experience is optimized with a focus on conversion.
4
Development & integrations
We develop the solution, tailored to your needs.
5
Testing & launch
Thorough testing ensures quality before launch.
6
Support & further development
We continue to optimize your webshop after launch.
itpilot safely launches your Magento
webshop into the air
At itpilot, we are Magento experts, and together with you, we can build and create the perfect webshop that suits your business.
Additionally, we provide you with a course on how to use and update your webshop, and we can also assist with a webmaster support agreement if you prefer not to handle the updates on your webshop yourself.
Is a Magento webshop the right solution for you?
Magento is not for everyone – and that is a strength. It is a platform that comes into its own especially when you have:
- A large and/or complex product catalog.
- Need for integrations to other systems (PIM, ERP, CRM, etc.).
- Ambitions for internationalization or multiple shops in the same solution.
- Desire for a high degree of customization and flexibility.
- A budget that matches the level of ambition.
If you are a smaller business with a single product range and need a quick go-to-market solution, another platform may be more suitable, such as WooCommerce, Prestashop or Shopify. However, if you are aiming for growth and need a technically solid solution – then Magento (or Adobe Commerce) is an obvious choice.
Related cases
itpilot has extensive experience with Magento and develops webshops that can handle large product catalogs and complex trading needs. We ensure high performance, scalability and a user-friendly shopping experience – regardless of whether you run a niche store or an international e-commerce platform.