BetterCommerce vs. Magento — Which Platform Is Best for You?
Stop building around complexity. BetterCommerce gives you the agility to go live faster, scale smarter, and run your business without dev-heavy overhead.
Fast, flexible, affordable
Four reasons why brands are switching to BetterCommerce
- 01
No Built-In PIM or OMS
Stop building around complexity. BetterCommerce gives you the agility to go live faster, scale smarter, and run your business without dev-heavy overhead.
- 02
Slow, Costly Implementations
Typical Magento projects take 9–18 months to go live, with heavy dev overhead and partner costs driving up time and budget.
- 03
Dev-Heavy Headless Setup
Magento’s headless capabilities rely on complex frameworks like PWA Studio or Hyvä, often requiring deep frontend specialization.
- 04
Unpredictable TCO
From plugin fees to patching and QA cycles, Magento’s layered architecture leads to escalating total cost of ownership over time.
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BetterCommerce converts
- 30%
- Increase in sales due to CPQ, custom pricing, and faster quoting.
- 40%
- Faster order processing with bulk ordering features.
The Low TCO choice
- 69%
- More cost-effective compared with Magento.
- 100%
- Reduction in third-party tool dependency.
Delivers quicker ROI
- 20-25%
- Reduction in manual processes thanks to built-in PIM and OMS.
- 33%
- Increase in operational efficiency due to fewer tools and cleaner workflows.
- Increase in operational efficiency due to fewer tools and cleaner workflows.
Comparison
Beyond the hype: Feature comparison for modern commerce businesses.
BetterCommerce |
Magento | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | B2B-first from Day One | D2C-first; B2B via extensions |
| Core Architecture | Core, API-first,PBCs | Monolithic PHP, multi-layered |
| Target Audience | Manufacturers, Distributors, Wholesalers | Mid-market to enterprise, dev-resourced orgs |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Lower (no third-party bloat) | Higher (custom dev, plugins, patching) |
| CPQ & Quote Management | Included out-of-the-box | Requires extension or custom development |
| MOQ & Role-Based Pricing | Fully supported | Needs configuration or third-party tools |
| Custom Workflows & Approvals | Flexible, extensible | Custom-coded or extension-based |
| Subscription Management | Native engine | Requires paid apps or custom logic |
| Punchout Catalog Support | Built-in | Not supported natively |
| B2B Checkout Customization | Configurable steps | Limited; requires frontend override |
| Buyer Roles & Permissions | Granular user roles | Role-based via extensions or manual setup |
| Built-in OMS & PIM | Native modules | Requires 3rd-party integrations |
| Multi-Storefront Management | Native, unified backend | Available, but setup is dev-heavy and fragmented |
| Private Cloud Deployment | Supported | Only SaaS/cloud available through Adobe Commerce |
| Go-Live Timeline | Avg. 90–100 days | 6–12 months or more |
| Geolocation & Tax Automation | Dynamic pricing & tax calc. | No real-time display |
| Site Speed & Performance | Lightweight & optimized | Template bloat; dev optimization often needed |
| SEO Blog (on main domain) | Built-in and crawlable | Blog on subdomain (SEO penalty) |
| Customer-Specific Catalogs | Built-in | Limited, app-dependent |
| Bulk Ordering | CSV uploads, templates | Partial support via extensions |
| B2B Payment Terms | Net 30/60, credit built-in | Not supported natively |
| ERP Integration | API-first, real-time | Requires middleware or agency build |
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Why businesses are choosing BetterCommerce over Adobe/Magento
Tailored for modern commerce needs
Beginner friendly
The entire platform can be customised without needing to write code, allowing you to tailor every aspect to your brand vision.
Cut costs
Secure from attacks
Limitless integration
Faster page load time
Easy customisation
Flexible checkouts
24/7 Support
Complete control
Powering success in today's competitive market
Retailers need agility, cost-efficiency, and a unified customer journey. BetterCommerce delivers. Explore how its features empower you to thrive.
- 01
B2B & B2C Ready
BetterCommerce is B2B and B2C ready, allowing retailers to scale their brand in both models.
- 02
Headless CMS
Manage content independently from your storefront, allowing for greater flexibility and faster content updates. This means you can easily make changes to product descriptions, promotions, and blog posts without affecting the overall store design.
- 03
In-built PIM
Effortlessly organise and enrich product data with features like centralised storage, attribute management, and digital asset management. This simplifies product information updates and ensures a consistent shopping experience across all channels.
- 04
Cloud-based platform
Benefit from scalability, security, and automatic updates with BetterCommerce cloud-based platform. This eliminates the need for on-premise servers and IT staff.
- 05
Localisation
Easily adapt your store to different languages, regions with localised checkouts and multiple payment options.
- 06
Advanced promotions
Give priority to your promotions with our in-built promotion priority setup.
- 07
Comprehensive suite
Right out of the box, BetterCommerce offers a wide range of essential commerce features like product management, inventory control, SEO optimisation, and payment processing. This eliminates the need for expensive add-ons or custom development.
- 08
Omnichannel experience
Manage all your sales channels (web, mobile app, marketplaces) from a single platform. Provide a consistent and unified shopping experience for your customers across all touchpoints, leading to increased sales and customer satisfaction.
The BetterCommerce platform is the technology that enables our business to put the customer experience at the heart of everything we do - mobile, web and in-store.
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