Adobe Commerce vs Easy Digital Downloads
A side-by-side look at Adobe Commerce and Easy Digital Downloads. On our scoring, Easy Digital Downloads comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.9/5 | 4.0/5 |
| User rating | 4 | 4.1 |
| Reviews | 940 | 670 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $2000/mo | Free |
| Pricing model | est. per month (custom quote) | free core + annual pass for extensions |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | 0% (processor fees apply) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted or Adobe cloud | Self-hosted (WordPress) |
| Free trial | Demo only | Free core plugin |
| Staff accounts | Unlimited (role-based) | WordPress roles |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Hundreds via extensions | Stripe, PayPal + gateways |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Custom (developer-built) | WordPress theme ecosystem |
| App marketplace | 3,000+ marketplace extensions | Official extensions library |
| Multi-currency | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Account manager (licensed), community forums | Ticket support (pass), documentation |
| 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 Easy Digital Downloads?
Easy Digital Downloads is the specialist choice for selling digital goods on WordPress, with clean license and subscription handling that WooCommerce bolts on awkwardly. You will buy extension passes to unlock its full power.
Best for: WordPress users selling files and licenses
Read the full Easy Digital Downloads review