Choosing the right eCommerce platform isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a business-critical one. The right platform should support your growth, match your operations, and empower your team. The wrong one? It’ll slow you down, add friction, and cost more than you expected.
The team at Binary Anvil, works with both Adobe Commerce Enterprise and BigCommerce B2B, and we’ve helped businesses succeed on both. So this isn’t a “pick one winner” kind of article—it’s about helping you choose what’s right for your business.
Let’s break it down.
Customization & Flexibility
Adobe Commerce Enterprise is all about flexibility. If your business needs tailored workflows, advanced product logic, or regulatory compliance features, Adobe lets you build exactly what you need. Custom modules, integrations, and themes can be fully tailored to your specs.
BigCommerce B2B, on the other hand, is more opinionated. It offers great built-in tools for B2B—like customer groups, quotes, and punchout catalogs—but you’ll find customization a bit more structured. For businesses that don’t want or need deep development work, this is a huge plus.
TL;DR:
Choose Adobe Commerce if customization is a priority.
Choose BigCommerce if you want great tools out of the box with fewer custom builds.
Hosting & Infrastructure
With Adobe Commerce Enterprise, you can self-host or go with Adobe Commerce Cloud. You get control over your environment—ideal for teams that want flexibility and tighter performance/security controls. The tradeoff? You’ll likely need in-house or agency technical support.
BigCommerce B2B is SaaS-only, meaning it’s entirely cloud-hosted. They handle hosting, security, maintenance, and platform updates. This lets your team focus on running the business, not managing infrastructure.
TL;DR:
Adobe gives you control (with complexity).
BigCommerce gives you simplicity (without the server headaches).
Ease of Use & Implementation
BigCommerce B2B is known for being quick to implement and intuitive to use. The admin panel is clean, the documentation is solid, and teams can start working in it almost immediately. If you want to launch fast and iterate, it’s a strong choice.
Adobe Commerce Enterprise offers more depth, but that means the learning curve is steeper. It’s not as “plug-and-play,” and getting the most out of it usually means working closely with developers or a solution partner (like us).
TL;DR:
Want to go live quickly with minimal training? Go BigCommerce.
Want deep control and long-term flexibility? Go Adobe Commerce.
Feature Set (Especially for B2B)
If you’re B2B, this part’s important.
BigCommerce B2B comes packed with native features:
- Account hierarchies
- Customer groups
- Quote management
- Shared shopping lists
- Punchout catalog integrations All of this is built in—and constantly improving.
Adobe Commerce Enterprise has a robust ecosystem, but many advanced B2B features require add-ons or custom development. It’s a powerful framework, but you’ll need to invest in tailoring it to your needs.
TL;DR:
BigCommerce B2B wins for native B2B functionality.
Adobe Commerce is ideal if your B2B needs are complex and unique.
Pricing & Total Cost of Ownership
Adobe Commerce Enterprise is licensed software. You’ll pay a platform fee, plus hosting and development costs. It’s a bigger investment upfront—but with long-term ROI if you plan to grow into it.
BigCommerce B2B is subscription-based. Your monthly fee includes hosting, updates, and access to B2B features. It’s easier to predict and often more cost-effective for smaller teams or businesses with straightforward needs.
TL;DR:
Adobe Commerce = higher upfront investment, higher ceiling.
BigCommerce = lower barrier to entry, great value for B2B essentials.
Which Platform Should You Choose?
Here’s the quick guide:
Go with Adobe Commerce Enterprise if you…
- Have very specific business processes or regulatory needs
- Need full control over how your site functions and looks
- Have internal technical resources or work with a dedicated agency
- Expect to scale into a complex eCommerce operation over time
Go with BigCommerce B2B if you…
- Want to launch quickly and scale without heavy dev resources
- Need a straightforward, powerful B2B toolkit right out of the box
- Prefer predictable pricing and cloud hosting
- Want a platform that “just works” without ongoing infrastructure overhead
We’ve Got You Covered Either Way
At Binary Anvil, we don’t push one platform over the other—we match your needs to the right solution. Whether you’re leaning Adobe or BigCommerce, we’ll help you launch faster, optimize smarter, and grow confidently.
Still weighing your options?
Let’s talk through your business goals and make the right call—together.
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