Adobe Commerce (Magento Open Source) vs Big Cartel
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Adobe Commerce (Magento Open Source) ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #9) for Small business owners choosing an e-commerce platform (Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce). An extremely powerful and scalable platform for businesses with significant technical resources.
At a glance
| Adobe Commerce (Magento Open Source) | Big Cartel | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business | #9 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 80 | 76 |
| Best for | Most powerful open-source option | Best for artists & makers |
| Pricing | $$$ ($0 software + high dev costs) | $ ($0 to $19.99/mo) |
| HQ | San Jose, USA | Salt Lake City, USA |
| Founded | 2008 | 2005 |
Adobe Commerce (Magento Open Source)
An extremely powerful and scalable platform for businesses with significant technical resources.
business.adobe.com/products/magento/open-source.htmlSee full entry in The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business
Big Cartel
A simple, affordable, and stylish platform designed specifically for artists and creators with small inventories.
www.bigcartel.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.