Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento) vs Ecwid by Lightspeed
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms and The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business. Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento) ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #7) for Brands building online stores / Small business owners choosing an e-commerce platform (Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce). A powerful, highly scalable enterprise platform for complex businesses with dedicated development teams.
At a glance
| Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento) | Ecwid by Lightspeed | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms | #7 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 79 |
| Best for | Best for enterprise complexity | Best for existing websites |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($22,000+/yr) | $ ($0 to $82.50/mo) |
| HQ | San Jose, USA | Encinitas, USA |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 |
Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento)
A powerful, highly scalable enterprise platform for complex businesses with dedicated development teams.
business.adobe.com/products/commerceEcwid by Lightspeed
Easily add a store to any existing website or social media page.
www.ecwid.comSee full entry in The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.