Adobe Commerce

commerce.magento.com
E-commerce
Weekend Project

Exceptional commerce experiences

How to Replace Adobe Commerce

Overview

Adobe Commerce is a composable ecommerce solution that lets you quickly create global, multi-brand B2C and B2B experiences from one cloud-native platform. It delivers personalized, high-performance storefront experiences that boost traffic, conversions, and GMV while supporting unlimited scalability and enterprise-grade security.

Features

54 features across 19 categories

AI & Content(1)

Generative AI-Powered Content CreationAI

Empower marketers to create web content in minutes using visual storefront editor and generative AI-powered experimentation tools

AI & Merchandising(1)

AI-Powered Category MerchandisingAI

AI organizes products on category pages to maximize sales to browsing customers

AI & Personalization(3)

AI-Powered Product RecommendationsAI

13 types of AI-powered product recommendations using customer history, frequently paired items, visual similarities, and trending products to drive conversion and boost average order values

Asset PersonalizationAI

Personalize brand assets for audiences and regions in seconds using streamlined merchandising workflows and generative AI services

Personalized SearchAI

Match customers to products faster with AI-powered personalized search based on customer behavior and product popularity

Analytics & Reporting(2)

Commerce Data Analytics

Easily identify and execute new strategies for growth by analyzing commerce data using prebuilt dashboards and data visualization tools

Performance Monitoring

Monitoring tools that track over 200 metrics to help maintain site health and performance

Also in: Ivanti, Ramp, Stampli

B2B Commerce(7)

Automated Purchase Approval

Streamline purchasing through automated purchase approval processes while reducing call volume

Company Accounts with Multiple Buyers

Enable online B2B purchasing by supporting company accounts with multiple buyers, roles, and purchasing permissions

Customer-Specific Catalogs & Pricing

Personalize B2B buying experiences with customer-specific catalogs, pricing, payment options, and promotions

Multi-Business Model Support

Operate a range of business models from a single platform including B2B, direct-to-consumer, and B2B2C or B2B2B sales

Online Quote Negotiation

Enable sellers to negotiate quotes entirely online and directly assist customers with configuring and completing digital transactions

Quick Ordering

Streamline purchasing through quick-ordering options for B2B buyers

Self-Service Account Management

Enable self-service account management to reduce call volume and improve customer efficiency

Also in: BigCommerce

Catalog Management(1)

Flexible Catalog Service

Handle millions of SKUs, thousands of prices per SKU, and rapid price updates across a wide range of product types

Developer Tools(5)

API-First Composable Platform

Empower development teams to innovate faster with comprehensive APIs that deliver new features without upgrades and are easy to extend, integrate, and maintain

App Library

Access a library of high-quality apps for extending functionality

Hundreds of Application Events

Build differentiated commerce experiences with hundreds of application events for extensibility

Low Code Development Environment

Improve developer efficiency with low code development environment, accelerators for common use cases, and unified developer consoles

Precomposed Services

Launch quickly using a comprehensive suite of precomposed services that can be set up in minutes and easily managed from a centralized, self-service console

Also in: Jobber, Hugging Face, 1Password

Integration & APIs(7)

CRM Integration

Connect with customer relationship management systems

ERP Integration

Seamlessly connect with enterprise resource planning systems including SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and others

Integration Starter Kit

Integration starter kit featuring templates, onboarding scripts, and architectural best practices to reduce integration time

OMS Integration

Connect with order management systems

PIM Integration

Connect with product information management systems

Prebuilt Connectors

Prebuilt connectors available through Adobe Exchange for solutions like IBM Sterling Order Management, Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, and SAP S4/HANA

WMS Integration

Connect with warehouse management systems

Integration & Data(1)

Real-Time CDP Integration

Activate sophisticated audiences from Adobe Real-Time CDP in Adobe Commerce to individualize storefront experiences

Inventory Management(1)

Multiple Inventory Locations

Configure multiple inventory locations to maintain accurate stock levels across regions

Localization(3)

Multi-Currency Support

Native support for multiple currencies across regions

Multi-Language Support

Native support for multiple languages to facilitate global expansion

Multi-Tax Regulation Support

Native support for tax regulations across different regions and markets

Marketing & Campaigns(1)

Custom Campaigns

Boost loyalty and sales with custom campaigns for each shopper using rich, real-time commerce data

Optimization(1)

Native A/B Testing

Continually optimize your storefront with user-friendly native A/B testing tools for experimentation

Performance & Infrastructure(3)

10x Faster Catalog Data Retrieval

SaaS-based catalog service accelerates page load times on category, product detail, and search pages with 10x faster data retrieval

Auto-Scaling Architecture

Ensure smooth peak sales events with distributed architecture and auto-scaling capabilities that support unlimited traffic and can process over 200,000 orders per hour

Edge Computing & Global API Scaling

Deliver ultra-quick response times by scaling and distributing APIs globally with edge computing

Personalization(1)

Real-Time PersonalizationAI

Activate commerce data to personalize every customer interaction and deliver seamless experiences that drive impact

Scalability(1)

Multi-Site Scalability

Scale storefronts to multiple sites, brands, and markets from a single platform

Security & Compliance(7)

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Cloud-based CDN providing distributed content delivery and DDoS protection

DDoS Protection

Distributed denial of service protection included with cloud-based solutions

HIPAA-Ready SolutionPremium

Adobe Commerce on Cloud with enhanced privacy, security, and governance controls for handling sensitive electronic personal health information

PCI Level 1 Certification

Certified as a PCI (Payment Card Industry) Level 1 Solution Provider with industry-leading security measures

Regular Security Testing

Platform undergoes regular security testing including penetration tests and vulnerability assessments verified by third-party vendors

Security Scan Tool

Proactively monitor sites and receive alerts about known security risks, malware, and unauthorized access

Web Application Firewall (WAF)AI

Advanced AI-powered threat detection providing comprehensive protection against a broad range of vulnerabilities

Storefront Management(1)

Lightning-fast Storefronts

Create high-performing online storefronts with prebuilt storefront templates including product listing pages, product detail pages, cart, and checkout functionality optimized for Google Lighthouse scores

Support & Services(7)

24/7 Expert Support

24/7 access to expert assistance for troubleshooting and resolving issues

Account Management

Account managers and advisory teams provide assistance with planning, best practices, and maximizing platform value

Community Forums

Community forums available through Adobe Experience League for peer support and knowledge sharing

Comprehensive Documentation

Extensive documentation available through Adobe Experience League and Adobe Developer

Developer Playground

Developer playground available for testing and learning

Partner Network

Extensive network of experienced partners and developers supporting digital commerce strategy, implementation, and maintenance

Training & Courses

Adobe Digital Learning Services provides instructor-led and on-demand courses covering development fundamentals, building online stores, and catalog management

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Adobe Commerce. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Adobe Commerce alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 54 features.

Buy Adobe Commerce

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Adobe Commerce saves ~$55,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 54 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

6 known integrations

Adobe ExchangeAdobe Journey OptimizerAdobe Real-Time CDPIBM Sterling Order ManagementMicrosoft Dynamics 365 ERPSAP S4/HANA