Some factors that will help you decide between choosing Adobe Commerce or using Magento Open Source
Adobe Commerce is the paid version of Magento that comes with additional features, functionality and support compared to Magento Open Source.
The decision to choose Adobe Commerce over Magento will depend on several factors, such as your business needs, your budget, and your technical knowledge.
1. Advanced Electronic Commerce Features
If your business needs advanced features such as advanced inventory management, B2B capabilities, the ability to host multiple stores on the same host with different internet addresses and product configuration, Adobe Commerce is your best option, since these functions are ready to be used.
2. Scalability to grow orderly
If your business is growing rapidly, the scalability features of Adobe Commerce, such as rapidly increasing capabilities provided by the cloud (greater hardware power, serving more users simultaneously, increasing available disk space), better performance, and built-in integrations with other Adobe products, can meet the growing demand for your online store in the face of an increase in capacities.
3. Improved Computer Security
Adobe Commerce includes enhanced security features and regular security updates to ensure your online store is protected from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
In addition, when you purchase Adobe Commerce, you will receive notifications about information security issues and other issues related to this e-commerce platform.
4. Factory Technical Support
Unlike Magento, Adobe Commerce provides specialized technical support out of the box, including live chat and 24/7 phone support, to help you quickly resolve any technical issues.
Similarly, when you have Adobe Commerce, you can get security patches or other out-of-the-box functionality when needed.
5. Compliance with international regulations
If your business operates in a regulated industry or has specific national or international compliance requirements, Adobe Commerce offers you additional features such as PCI, GDPR, and HIPAA compliance.
Under what circumstances Magento Open Source could be your best option?
- If your company has a limited budget and you have the necessary technical knowledge to manage an open source platform, its hosting and computer security, Magento Open Source could be your best option.
- If your sales against your formal cost estimate during a period of three years they do not exceed the investment of acquiring Adobe Commerce, so it is best that you start with Magento Open Source.
In your cost estimate you should at least consider (a) the cost of licensing Adobe Commerce and (b) the cost of building your online store, which are separate issues. - If your business does not require advanced features, you may not need to invest in Adobe Commerce.
One thing we've also noticed, is that Magento Open Source with pre-built functionality additions (“extensions”) are thought to be equivalent to Adobe Commerce.
However, in our experience, this has never been the case, because the additional and factory functionalities of Adobe Commerce are designed to guarantee the best performance and the best computer security for your online store.
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