Adobe Commerce vs Shift4Shop
A side-by-side look at Adobe Commerce and Shift4Shop. On our scoring, Adobe Commerce comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | Shift4ShopAll-in-one | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| User rating | 4 | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 940 | 540 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $2000/mo | Free |
| Pricing model | est. per month (custom quote) | free in the US with Shift4 Payments |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | 0% with Shift4 Payments |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted or Adobe cloud | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Demo only | Free with Shift4 Payments |
| Staff accounts | Unlimited (role-based) | By plan |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Hundreds via extensions | Shift4 + 100+ gateways |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Custom (developer-built) | 100+ themes |
| App marketplace | 3,000+ marketplace extensions | App store & integrations |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | Yes |
| 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 | 24/7 phone, chat, email (US) |
| 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 Shift4Shop?
Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart) offers a deep, feature-rich platform that becomes free if you process payments through Shift4. That bargain comes with dated interfaces and a payment lock-in that does not suit everyone.
Best for: US sellers who will use Shift4 payment processing
Read the full Shift4Shop review