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Wix eCommerce vs Magento

Wix eCommerce logo

Wix eCommerce

Software

Drag-and-drop website builder with ecommerce

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Magento logo

Magento

Software

Open-source ecommerce platform for enterprise retail

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Magento has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Wix eCommerce homepage does not disclose pricing tiers or comparison tables; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Wix eCommerce covers Drag-and-drop builder, Magento covers Multi-store management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Wix eCommerce and Magento differ
AttributeWix eCommerceMagento
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20062008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Wix eCommerce

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

Only in Magento

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

Both cover

  • Inventory management

What people use each for

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

Wix eCommerce

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

Magento

No use cases recorded yet. See the Magento review.

Where each one falls short

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

Wix eCommerce

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Wix eCommerce

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wix eCommerce review.

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Wix eCommerce if

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

Choose Magento if

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

Questions people ask

Is Wix eCommerce or Magento better?
Neither clearly leads. Wix eCommerce starts at On request and Magento at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Wix eCommerce or Magento?
Magento has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Wix eCommerce and Free for Magento.
Does Wix eCommerce or Magento run on more platforms?
Wix eCommerce runs on Web, iOS, Android. Magento runs on Web.
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 is Wix eCommerce best used for?
Wix eCommerce is most often used for small business online store creation, point-of-sale integration for retail, integrated inventory and order management. Of those, small business online store creation and point-of-sale integration for retail are not what Magento is typically brought in for.
What can Wix eCommerce do that Magento cannot?
Wix eCommerce covers Drag-and-drop builder, Website hosting, Ecommerce platform, Payment processing. Magento covers Multi-store management, Advanced product catalog, Customer segmentation, Order management system. Both handle Inventory management.
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