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title: Which Magento version should you choose for your e-commerce site?
description: Magento offers different versions of its e-commerce platform. Find out which Magento version to choose to boost your sales and growth.
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# [Which Magento version should you choose for your e-commerce site?](https://www.globaliadigital.com/en/blog/magento-version-choose-e-commerce-site)

 Written by [Globalia](https://www.globaliadigital.com/en/blog/author/globalia) | Aug 9, 2023 7:00:00 AM

You already know that[ e-commerce will contribute to your success](https://www.globaliadigital.com/online-business-12-essentials-to-be-successful), and you've chosen Magento for its reputation for excellence and leadership. In addition to establishing an online presence tailored to consumer needs, an e-commerce website will help you achieve your goals, stay competitive, differentiate yourself from competitors and explore new markets. Magento offers different versions of its e-commerce platform, each with its own features and benefits. Which Magento version should you choose to boost sales and guarantee long-term success? Let's explore your options!

## **First, what is Adobe Magento 2? **

 [Adobe Magento 2](https://www.globaliadigital.com/en/partners/magento) is the latest version of the Magento platform. It is built on a modern architecture to deliver improved performance and optimized features.

Some interesting features:

- Advanced product management
- Order and customer management
- Flexible delivery options
- Promotion and coupon management
- Multi-currency management and multilingual configuration
- Advanced SEO features
- Dashboard, reporting and export functionality
- Native, robust API for [easy connection to ERP](https://www.globaliadigital.com/en/blog/connect-magento-2-to-your-erp-what-you-need-to-know), PIM, CRM and other third-party platforms

Magento 2 boasts greater scalability, better code quality and an improved administration interface than its predecessor, Magento 1. It's a highly adaptable platform that will grow and change with your business and the demands of your customers. 

Magento 2 is available in three versions to meet the needs of all types of businesses and organizations.

### 1. Magento Open Source

Formerly known as Magento Community Edition, this version of Magento is the free, open source version of Magento. It offers all the e-commerce functionality needed by small businesses and start-ups.

Some interesting features:

- Stock and inventory management
- Customer-specific prices, catalogs and payment options
- Payment and order management system
- Mobile-optimized shopping
- On-site search
- Additional functionality thanks to extensions and modules available in the Adobe Marketplace

Given the more affordable set-up and module costs than other Magento versions, this is often a winning choice. Magento Open Source offers a solid foundation for building an e-commerce site with more modest resources. So you can create a reliable online store without sacrificing your budget or compromising on quality.

### 2. Magento Commerce

If you're looking for an e-commerce platform that combines top performance with advanced functionality, Magento Commerce (formerly Magento Enterprise Edition) is the perfect choice.

Some interesting features:

- Fast payment options
- Tenders, quotations and negotiation
- User roles, purchase limits and authorizations
- Page Builder (integrated drag-and-drop CMS)
- Advanced customer segmentation
- Advanced marketing features

This pay-as-you-go version is ideal for large enterprises and companies requiring scalability, flexibility and robust e-commerce solutions. It's a solid, scalable platform, capable of efficiently managing large volumes of products and traffic, while offering advanced personalization. Not to mention a full range of advanced marketing tools, customer segmentation, B2B functionality and integrated support.

### 3. Magento Commerce Cloud

Magento Commerce Cloud is the combination of Magento Commerce and a cloud-based hosting solution. It combines Magento Commerce functionality with cloud infrastructure and managed services, offering a scalable and secure e-commerce platform.

Some interesting features:

- All Magento Commerce features
- Cloud hosting

 This paid version is recommended for companies that prefer a cloud hosting solution and wish to delegate infrastructure management to the Magento team. It offers scalability, security and performance optimization.

 

## **Let's compare the 3 versions of Magento 2**

In any case, Magento is renowned for its robustness, scalability and flexibility. Essential qualities for any good e-commerce site. It's no surprise that Magento is a popular choice for businesses wishing to establish a powerful and rich online presence. Whichever version you choose, you'll have no trouble finding [e-commerce specialists](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.globaliadigital.com/en/ecommerce&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1691613355407557&usg=AOvVaw0LlV3NCay_Uylyh_KJRyHb) or developers to lend a hand when needed.

|   | **Magento Open Source** | **Magento Commerce** | **Magento Commerce Cloud** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Price** | 💲 | 💲💲 | 💲💲💲 |
| **Store management tools** (multi-boutiques, multi-currencies, multi-languages, tax management) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Stock management** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Price management** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Supported products ** | Simple Configurable Grouped Virtual Downloadable | Simple Configurable Grouped Virtual Downloadable Gift card | Simple Configurable Grouped Virtual Downloadable Gift card |
| **Order management tools ** | Orders Invoices Shipments Lots Credit notes Billing agreements | Orders Invoices Shipments Lots Credit notes In-store credit Billing agreements Archives | Orders Invoices Shipments Lots Credit notes In-store credit Billing agreements Archives |
| **Marketing tools** | Promotions | Promotions Visual merchandiser Loyalty program Sales and private events | Promotions Visual merchandiser Loyalty program Sales and private events |
| **User experience tools** (send to a friend, wish list, compare products, recently viewed, reviews) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Access to the App Marketplace** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Adobe Cloud Hosting ** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| **24/7 Adobe help and support** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |

Globalia has one of the most Adobe-certified Magento site design and redesign teams in Canada! Our [Magento experts are available to answer your questions and discuss](https://www.globaliadigital.com/en/contact/equipe/campagne) your specific needs, to help you make an informed decision.

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