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Magento vs Wix eCommerce

Magento logo

Magento

E-commerce & Retail

Open-source ecommerce platform for enterprise retail

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wix eCommerce logo

Wix eCommerce

E-commerce & Retail

Drag-and-drop website builder with ecommerce

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Magento has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Magento magento Open Source is available under the OSL v3 license as a free self-hosted edition, but Adobe sells a separate proprietary Adobe Commerce edition with additional B2B, page builder and cloud features not included in the open source code; Wix eCommerce homepage does not disclose pricing tiers or comparison tables
  • They diverge on capability: Magento covers Multi-store management, Wix eCommerce covers Drag-and-drop builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Magento and Wix eCommerce actually diverge.

Attributes where Magento and Wix eCommerce differ
AttributeMagentoWix eCommerce
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20082006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (E-commerce & Retail).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Magento

  • Multi-store management
  • Advanced product catalog
  • Customer segmentation
  • Order management system
  • Progressive Web App
  • GraphQL API
  • Security & compliance

Only in Wix eCommerce

  • Drag-and-drop builder
  • Website hosting
  • Ecommerce platform
  • Payment processing
  • Email marketing
  • SEO tools
  • Mobile app

Both cover

  • Inventory management

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Magento

No use cases recorded yet. See the Magento review.

Wix eCommerce

  • Small business online store creationnot Magento
  • Point-of-sale integration for retailnot Magento
  • Integrated inventory and order managementnot Magento

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Magento

  • Magento Open Source is available under the OSL v3 license as a free self-hosted edition, but Adobe sells a separate proprietary Adobe Commerce edition with additional B2B, page builder and cloud features not included in the open source code

Wix eCommerce

  • Homepage does not disclose pricing tiers or comparison tables
  • Limited transaction fee transparency; users must access pricing page for details

Pricing, plan by plan

Magento

Free
  • Magento Open SourceFree
    • Unlimited products
    • Multiple storefronts
    • Advanced marketing
  • Adobe Commerce$20000/year
    • All Open Source features
    • 24/7 enterprise support
    • Managed cloud hosting

Wix eCommerce

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wix eCommerce review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Magento if

  • You need multi-store management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want advanced product catalog.
Magento review

Choose Wix eCommerce if

  • You need drag-and-drop builder.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want website hosting.
Wix eCommerce review

Questions people ask

Is Magento or Wix eCommerce better?
Neither clearly leads. Magento starts at Free and Wix eCommerce at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Magento or Wix eCommerce?
Magento has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Magento and On request for Wix eCommerce.
Does Magento or Wix eCommerce run on more platforms?
Magento runs on Web. Wix eCommerce runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Magento for free?
Yes. Magento has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wix eCommerce starts at On request.
What can Magento do that Wix eCommerce cannot?
Magento covers Multi-store management, Advanced product catalog, Customer segmentation, Order management system. Wix eCommerce covers Drag-and-drop builder, Website hosting, Ecommerce platform, Payment processing. Both handle Inventory management.
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