This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Rafael Corrêa Gomes
The new Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service is launching in June 2025, and there’s a lot of buzz around it. Many people expect it to be like Shopify Advanced, but that’s far from reality. Even Shopify Plus isn’t a direct comparison. Here’s why:
Headless by Default – Unlike Shopify, where headless is optional (and mostly a Shopify Plus + Hydrogen + Components game), Adobe’s new SaaS offering mandates headless. This means it’s targeting merchants with more complex needs right from the start.
10x Easier to Deploy – Adobe is promising provisioning in minutes, making it significantly easier to set up compared to its current Cloud infrastructure. But easier doesn’t mean “plug-and-play” like Shopify, it’s still geared toward enterprise-level customization.
Lower TCO & Licensing Costs – A major shift from the traditional Adobe Commerce model, bringing it closer to Shopify Plus in terms of affordability and predictability.
So where does it fit?
This isn’t a direct competitor to Shopify Advanced, nor does it aim for SMBs. Instead, it positions itself for stores that would otherwise require Shopify Plus + Hydrogen + Components, making it an option for enterprises that demand headless architecture by default rather than as an add-on.
Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service is not a Shopify killer, but it does carve out its space for brands needing enterprise-grade flexibility in a fully managed SaaS environment.
Are you planning to implement Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service or Shopify? Let’s discuss!
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Rafael Corrêa Gomes
Rafael Corrêa Gomes | Sciencx (2025-03-21T20:40:43+00:00) Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service is NOT like Shopify. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/03/21/adobe-commerce-as-a-cloud-service-is-not-like-shopify/
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