Adobe Commerce vs Amazon
A side-by-side look at Adobe Commerce and Amazon. They score evenly overall, so the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 |
| User rating | 4 | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 940 | 9,210 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $2000/mo | $40/mo |
| Pricing model | est. per month (custom quote) | Professional plan, per month |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | 8–15% referral fee + optional FBA fees |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted or Adobe cloud | Marketplace |
| Free trial | Demo only | Individual plan (pay per sale) |
| Staff accounts | Unlimited (role-based) | User permissions |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited listings |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Hundreds via extensions | Amazon-managed checkout |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | No |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Custom (developer-built) | N/A (standard listings) |
| App marketplace | 3,000+ marketplace extensions | Selling Partner Appstore |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | No |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | Account manager (licensed), community forums | Seller Support, case log |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Adobe Commerce?
Adobe Commerce (Magento) is a powerhouse for enterprises that need deep customization and can fund a development team to run it. For everyone else, the total cost of ownership is hard to justify.
Best for: Enterprises with complex, high-volume needs
Read the full Adobe Commerce reviewWhy pick Amazon?
Selling on Amazon means instant access to the largest pool of ready-to-buy shoppers on earth, plus FBA fulfillment that handles storage and shipping. The trade-off is fierce competition, thin margins after fees, and almost no control over the customer relationship.
Best for: Sellers chasing maximum reach and Prime logistics
Read the full Amazon review