Two editions, one foundation
Magento Open Source is the free, open source edition, while Adobe Commerce is the commercially licensed edition that adds advanced features and a support infrastructure. The technology base is the same: what changes is the scope of included features and the licensing model.
The choice depends on the complexity of the project, not on the prestige of the name. If you are a company in Como, Brianza, Milan or Lugano, we discuss it together, starting from your catalogue and processes.
The factors to assess
There is no best edition in absolute terms: it depends on these aspects.
The choice between Magento or Shopify depends on the project: Shopify is a SaaS solution that is quick to launch for simple catalogues, while Magento is better suited to complex catalogues, B2B and deep integrations. From Cantù we help companies in Como, Brianza and Milan assess both honestly.
With Magento or WooCommerce the architecture is what differs: WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin suited to small stores, while Magento is a platform built for e-commerce, better when catalogue, rules and integrations grow. For companies in Como, Brianza, Milan and Lugano we assess case by case.
A headless e-commerce setup makes sense when you need highly customised interfaces or several sales channels, because it separates the front end from the back end. It requires more development and coordination: for a standard store of a company in Como or Brianza, a well-built traditional solution is often enough.
The main difference between B2B and B2C e-commerce is the customer: B2C sells to consumers at public prices, B2B to companies on tailored terms. Price lists, access, payments and visible products change. Our team in Cantù, in the province of Como, helps companies choose the right model.
The choice between a single store or separate stores per country depends on how much the markets differ in language, price lists, VAT, catalogue and organisation. The Cantù team, in the province of Como, helps you assess it: Magento manages several stores from the same installation.