Magento Commerce, previously known as Magento Enterprise Edition (EE), is aimed at larger businesses with its license fee starting at $22,000 per year. It is offered as an on-premise or cloud-based solution as part of the Magento Commerce Cloud.
1. Magento Commerce facilitates enterprise-scale functionality
The core codebase for both Magento Open Source and Magento Commerce is the same. The enterprise edition combines powerful out-of-the-box functionality and various tools to transform your business. Switching to the Commerce version of Magento can be justified if your business requires access to such features as B2B suite, page builder, visual merchandising, content staging and preview, various pre-installed modules and more.
2. On-premise vs. Commerce Cloud solutions
The on-premise version of Magento Commerce may be preferable for merchants who have experience running in-house enterprise-grade systems or a team of developers. Some organizations even avoid cloud-based systems because of the risk for downtimes, etc. However, about half of new Magento Commerce clients choose the cloud option.
Magento Commerce Cloud offers a scalable solution that offers all the benefits of the Magento platform. It also lifts the burden of self-hosting. In recent years, Magento has made many advancements with its cloud service that has resulted in better online support, enhanced security, stronger infrastructure and improved performance.
While it is important to know how eCommerce platforms differ in terms of functionality, cost is a factor for any business. Some features may have to be bypassed if the price tag is too high. Don’t miss our next post that will show a price comparison between Shopify, Magento and Magento Commerce.