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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
Adobe Commerce logoAdobe CommerceEnterprise
Easy Digital Downloads logoEasy Digital DownloadsCreator & digital
Scores
SellingScene score3.9/54.0/5
User rating44.1
Reviews940670
Pricing
Starting price$2000/moFree
Pricing modelest. per month (custom quote)free core + annual pass for extensions
Transaction fees0% (processor fees apply)0% (processor fees apply)
Hosting & setup
Hosting typeSelf-hosted or Adobe cloudSelf-hosted (WordPress)
Free trialDemo onlyFree core plugin
Staff accountsUnlimited (role-based)WordPress roles
Product limitUnlimitedUnlimited
Payments & security
Payment gatewaysHundreds via extensionsStripe, PayPal + gateways
SSL includedYesYes
PCI compliantYesYes
Gift cardsYesYes
Catalog & content
Themes / templatesCustom (developer-built)WordPress theme ecosystem
App marketplace3,000+ marketplace extensionsOfficial extensions library
Multi-currencyYesNo
Multi-languageYesYes
POS includedNoNo
Abandoned cart recoveryYesYes
Built-in blogNoYes
Tools & flexibility
Drag-and-drop editorYesYes
API accessYesYes
Mobile appNoNo
Support channelsAccount manager (licensed), community forumsTicket support (pass), documentation
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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 review

Why 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