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Adobe Commerce vs Shopify comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 2, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Adobe Commerce
Ranking in eCommerce Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Shopify
Ranking in eCommerce Platforms
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the eCommerce Platforms category, the mindshare of Adobe Commerce is 14.6%, up from 12.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Shopify is 10.3%, down from 10.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
eCommerce Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

Chirag Bhavsar - PeerSpot reviewer
Handles order processing, customer management, configuration, third party payment integration, and shipping matters
Magento has a solution for every business scale, but there were a few issues in the framework itself where there were minor performance issues which they are now working on. Hopefully within six to seven months, if those performance issues are fixed, they will provide a more flexible headless e-commerce approach to their framework, then there will be a greater scope for them overall to be on the larger scale. They are already a competitor with Shopify, but this can put them more on point on to the merchants. Because Magento is relatively new, even though Magento 1 has been in market for 16 or 17 years, Magento 2 is only three to four years old, so it is an evolving technology. In certain areas on the front there were some glitches. For example, you can't do certain kinds of filters on data and you have certain speed issues on category pages due to the way it was written within Magento. Those were a few minor tweaks where we, as a community, found that to be a necessary scope of improvement. But I think they are working on it and hopefully they can solve these issues earlier than later.
Alex Osmichenko - PeerSpot reviewer
Have managed to grow sales quickly but experience challenges with integration and commission
The primary use case for Shopify is when I want to quickly build an online store. I utilize Shopify as an online store to manage and grow my retail business. I use it to boost my online sales Shopify is easy to start and has an intuitive onboarding process for customers. It is very good in terms…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Magento has changed over the years, but one of the most interesting aspects is that it gets the job done, and a vast community of experts is knowledgeable about the solution."
"It provides AI features, including a tool called Insight for AI-driven product recommendations."
"The solution's valuable features are the presentation layout and ease of use. When we have new people joining the team, it is simple for them to get involved very quickly."
"Magento provides a strong backing, meaning it can handle the order processing, customer management, configuration, third party payment integration, and shipping matters. There is a standard, very well set up architecture already present in Magento that helps them set up their online shops with much precision. Clients can see their reports, their daily sales, their best selling products, and their best buying customers so that they can target them through mails or just follow up with them. These are the main default features which make Magento so attractive."
"The customization capabilities of Adobe Commerce are great."
"We have the ability to resolve service issues since Magento enables us to invest more time in dealing with custom requirements."
"As compared to platforms such as ATG or Commerce Cloud, its interface is easy to use. Magento also provides seamless administration for business users. You can also integrate an OMS to an extent. You don't need to have a dedicated OMS. You can leverage the out-of-the-box features of Magento, which is very valuable for startups. Other platforms, such as Commerce Cloud, don't have an OMS, and you have to have your own OMS solution."
"The platform provides an easy way to customize its features."
"Shopify provides an easy to use service at the backend that includes product upload, customer service, team settings, and team customization."
"If you have a physical business, like a shop on the street, and you want to take it online but don't know how to do it, you have a couple of options. You could contact a developer or set up an account on Shopify and create your online store there."
"The most valuable feature is its strong SEO capabilities."
"The product has a few free-to-use features. It is easy to navigate and has good visuals as well."
"I would absolutely recommend Shopify to others."
"Shopify can be used without any coding knowledge."
"For the initial setup phase, many online tutorials are available, making the process easy."
"Shopify is easy to start and has an intuitive onboarding process for customers."
 

Cons

"The industry has evolved, and the main focus is composable solutions because of which now SAP and Magento are forced to tackle various aspects of commerce, including commerce tools and pricing strategies, among other things."
"The product needs to improve its security. Also, they need to improve B2B features."
"The hardware requirements of the tool should be made better, as it is a solution that is very heavy on the servers, and it makes it expensive to host many servers."
"Magento 2 is only three to four years old, so it is an evolving technology. In certain areas on the front there were some glitches. For example, you can't do certain kinds of filters on data and you have certain speed issues on category pages due to the way it was written within Magento. Those were a few minor tweaks where we, as a community, found that to be a necessary scope of improvement. But I think they are working on it and hopefully they can solve these issues earlier than later."
"More technical knowledge is required to keep a Magento website running smoothly compared to many other platforms like OpenCart."
"The solution’s performance could be improved."
"The analytics are good but there is room for improvement. There are some limitations due to new regulations causing customer data time delays."
"One significant drawback of Commerce is its substantial size, which allows for extensive customization but also elongates the development process for an e-commerce website."
"I have many clients that want to sell their products to the wholesale market, and Shopify currently does not have that kind of feature."
"It could benefit from improving its user-friendliness for non-coders, perhaps by offering easier template-building options."
"Shopify users pay a higher commission as they scale."
"There are some areas where improvements could be made. Currently, the platform only supports three product variants, and having the option for more variants would be beneficial. Additionally, we have to rely on external plugins for reviews and ratings, which could be more convenient if they were built-in."
"If you consider an enterprise-level application with a lot of customization, Shopify can be problematic to use."
"The order processing and saving of the changes for the product should have automatic functioning."
"Previously, Shopify had a limitation of 200 product variations, which posed a challenge for businesses with multiple product options like different colors and sizes. However, they have increased this limit to 1,000 variations, greatly improving the platform's functionality. Besides that, I don't see any major issues that need improvement."
"Many of our clients complain because it's costly and not an open-source."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We transitioned from the platform's commercial license to the open-source version, which helped optimize costs without affecting our sales."
"Many implementations were open-source. We also had a couple of enterprise-level implementations, but I didn't have visibility on the licensing cost."
"The price of the solution increased after Adobe acquired Magento. At this point, we know the price of Magento and SAP, and while they may have lower entry tickets, they are ultimately comparable."
"This solution is cheaper than some of its competitors. However, the price depends on which country you are in. In some countries, such as Greece or some Southeastern European countries, the price for the client can be expensive."
"The product offers an open-source version, which is free. There are licensing options for Adobe Commerce's cloud version."
"The cost of implementation is cheap compared to other solutions."
"They have various plans including ones that are priced at $29 per month, $79 per month, and can go up to $300 per month."
"Depending on the client's requirements, they can choose either the basic plan or the premium plan."
"The tool's pricing depends on how big your online store is."
"This is the only platform to enforce its own transaction fee unless you use Shopify Payments Content, which doesn’t automatically reformat when you switch themes."
"The pricing of the solution is economical. The enterprise version is more expensive, however, we do not use it. We pay for the license on a monthly basis and there are payment gateway charges associated with transactions, typically around two percent or as applicable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
70%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Retailer
2%
Educational Organization
53%
Computer Software Company
8%
Retailer
5%
Manufacturing Company
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Magento?
The customization capabilities of Adobe Commerce are great.
What needs improvement with Magento?
The limited availability of experienced developers can make the product costly to maintain.
What is your primary use case for Magento?
At our company, we use Adobe Commerce to support a couple of system integrations. The solution is used for real-time data fetching from the back-end of SAP ERP solution. Our organization deploys Ad...
What do you like most about Shopify?
For the initial setup phase, many online tutorials are available, making the process easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Shopify?
I find that the pricing is reasonable compared to the features that Shopify offers.
What needs improvement with Shopify?
A mobile app for end users should be integrated along with Shopify, rather than as an add-on product. There should also be more templates available.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Magento, EPiServer Digital Commerce
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Magento has over 200,000 customers worldwide, including Bjorn Borg, Heath Ceramics, Harper's Bazaar, Kidstuff, International Military Antiques, Gifts That Gives, and Rovio Entertainment Ltd.
RadioShack, Hawaiian Airlines, ThirdLove, Whistle, Essio Shower, Silk Therapeutics, Slack, Beamz Interactive, National Aquarium, GoNoodle, Toronto Life, FiftyThree
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