Magento is a very powerful eCommerce platform designed for large catalogs and complex projects. It comes in an open-source version (Magento Open Source) and a commercial version from Adobe (Adobe Commerce).
How it works
It is usually installed on your own hosting or a dedicated server, and configured and customized with the help of developers. It offers a huge range of options for catalog, pricing, promotions and integrations.
Advantages
- Very flexible and scalable for large businesses.
- Advanced handling of catalogs, variants, prices and multiple stores.
- A large ecosystem of extensions and integrations.
Limits to consider
- It requires specialized developers and robust hosting.
- Implementation and maintenance costs are higher than simple platforms.
- For a small store it is usually more than you need.
Who is it for?
Companies with large catalogs, complex integration needs or several stores, with a budget for custom development. To start, many small businesses do better with Tienda Nube, Shopify or WooCommerce.
To compare against selling on a marketplace, read CMS vs Marketplace. At Solinit we work with all CMS platforms and help you choose the one that best fits your business.