Magento Open Source + AW Extensions & Apps
Adobe Commerce
While Adobe Commerce (FKA Magento Enterprise) offers additional features and support compared to Magento Open Source, you can still achieve a wide range of desired functionalities using the open-source codebase and extensions available in the Magento ecosystem that comes at fraction of the cost as compared to licensed version.
This solution is best suited for small to medium-sized businesses with basic to moderate e-commerce needs and a limited budget. It provides flexibility for customization and is supported by the active Magento community.
There is not much difference between our Alternative solution and Adobe commerce in terms of advanced features. However, you can clearly see in the below image that our Alternative solution is a clear winner in terms of cost saving than Adobe Commerce.

Features Available in Adobe Commerce But Not in Magento Open Source
If you are on Adobe Commerce you must require advanced functionalities like B2B enablement, advanced content management, customer segmentation, targeted promotions, advanced analytics, etc. And this is where Magneto extensions come into play. The right set of Magento Open Source Extensions provides comparable capabilities as Adobe Commerce.
It is possible to cover many advanced features included in Adobe Commerce when integrating extensions from Magento Extension providers. Here are some functionalities made possible when integrating Aheadworks extensions:
B2B Enablement
Features related to wholesale/B2B which are available only in Adobe Commerce but can be substituted by following AW Extensions
Company Accounts / Multiple Users
Example
Business needs
- Create multiple users under a company
- For big buyers: Create multiple locations and assign users to a location
- Different roles for each user, financial buyer versus store administrator.
Options for Open Source
Shared/Private Catalogs
Example
Business needs
- A segment of customer has different set of products in the catalog and different price book from others.
- There are two dimensions that can lead to a unique set of catalog here. Products and the prices.
Quotes/CPQ
Example
Business needs
- Buyer doesn’t see the price
- Buyer can select/config what he wants
- Seller should be able modify configuration, quote and offer discounts at product level
- Buyer and seller are negotiating using messaging
Options for Open Source
Simplified Buying Experience
Example
Business needs
- CSV (BOM) upload
- Quick search by SKU
- Easy reordering
- Save the lists of products
- Procure frequently sold products
Different Payment Options and Terms
Example
Business needs
- Pay in advance or later, get the products now
- Buying limits depends on open invoices
- Option to specify Purchase Order
Different Shipping Methods
Example
Business needs
- User sees different shipping methods
- Shipping methods are dependent on user cart content and account configuration
Options for Open Source
Content
Features related to content management which are available only in Adobe Commerce but can be substituted by following AW Extensions
Content Staging
Example
Business needs
- Launch campaigns: Turn different elements on and off by schedule
- Preview scheduled changes
- Share a preview link via email
Visual Merchandising
Example
Business needs
- Drag & drop products
- Rule-based sorting
- Rule-based category content
Options for Open Source
Drag and Drop Content Builder
Example
Business needs
- Drag & drop editing and creating content
- A proper preview (What you see is what you really get)
Options for Open Source
Marketing
Features related to marketing which are available only in Adobe Commerce but can be substituted by following AW Extensions
Product Recommendations
Example
Business needs
- Rule based product recommendations that applies to multiple products and categories
- Should be flexible enough to give a feeling of personalization
- Can work with customer segments
Options for Open Source
Customer Segmentation
Example
Business needs
- Segment customers by their previous behavior
- Different content to different segments
- Different pricings, discounts, rewards
Options for Open Source
Other Features
Additional features which are available only in Adobe Commerce but can be substituted by following AW Extensions
RMA
Example
Business needs
- Workflow varies for different businesses and products. No need to return fragile product
- Create replacement orders quickly
- In many cases, multiple people involved in the process – internal notes are important
Options for Open Source
Gift Cards
Example
Business needs
- Option to export code pools for physical gift cards
- In Europe, for certain scenarios may need a specific tax settings
Options for Open Source
Reward Points
Example
Business needs
- Add points for purchases and other actions (sign up, review)
- Remind about the points, to get the customer back
- Promote the points (“you will earn X points for this purchase”)
Options for Open Source
Why You Might Choose Magento OS + Extensions Over Adobe Commerce
Magento Open Source has zero licensing cost
Lower cost of maintenance and support
Adobe Commerce extensions are almost double the cost as compared to Magento OS
Adobe Commerce certified developers are more expensive
It’s important to note that while downgrading from Magento Commerce to Magento Open Source can lead to cost savings, there may be trade-offs in terms of advanced features, support, and scalability.
But with our Alternative Solution not only can you save all the expenses mentioned above but you don’t have to trade off any of the advanced functionalities that are included with Adobe Commerce.
Why You Need a Full-service Magento Partner
As both top-rated Adobe Silver Solution Partner & Adobe Silver Technology Partner (FKA Adobe Innovate Exchange Partner) we have established an impeccable reputation as a top Magento eCommerce agency and take extensive pride in being one of the very few Magento Agencies to hold this dual partnership.
We have a dedicated team of 65+ people on the product side of our business for supporting and building Magento products/extensions. On the product development front only we have 60,000+ clients all over the world. We have 60+ top-quality Magento apps/extensions developed that are most commonly used in space. Using these in-house products we save a lot of time and get better integration than other Magento agencies. We have also customized 1000s of Magento extensions as per the client’s requirements.
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