Adobe Commerce (Magento)

The Magento Open Source edition has no software licensing cost. You download and self-host it, then pay for hosting, development, and any paid extensions. Adobe Commerce Cloud (the enterprise edition) is a paid product available on a quote basis and is priced relative to annual Gross Merchandise Value.

The open source software is free, but the hosting cost for a self-hosted Magento installation typically runs $50 to $200+/mo (self-hosted) depending on server specification and traffic. You also need to budget for developer time, theme design, extensions, and ongoing maintenance. Enterprise Adobe Commerce Cloud pricing is quote-only.

Adobe Commerce is designed for mid-market to enterprise businesses that need maximum catalogue flexibility, complex B2B workflows, or multi-brand operations. It requires developer resources to set up and maintain and is generally considered overkill for small or early-stage stores.

Magento Open Source is the free community edition: you self-host, manage updates, and configure everything yourself. Adobe Commerce Cloud is the paid managed version that adds B2B modules, content staging, advanced customer segmentation, Adobe Sensei AI features, and dedicated support.

Adobe Commerce does not charge platform transaction fees. Payment processing costs depend entirely on which of the 100+ supported gateways you use. Transaction fee structures vary by gateway and are set by the payment provider, not by Adobe.

Both are self-hosted open-source platforms with no software licensing cost. Adobe Commerce is better suited to large catalogues, multi-store setups, and complex B2B requirements. WooCommerce is lighter, easier to set up, and has a broader ecosystem of themes and plugins. WooCommerce typically has lower total cost of ownership for small to mid-size merchants.