Compare Magento Open Source and WooCommerce 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (88.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Magento Open Source
Star Rating
(242)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Magento Open SourceWooCommerce
Star Rating
(1,169)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WooCommerceSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Magento Open Source excels in customization options, with a score of 8.9, allowing businesses to tailor their online stores extensively. In contrast, WooCommerce, while still strong at 8.7, is noted for being slightly less flexible in this area.
- Reviewers mention that WooCommerce offers a more user-friendly setup process, scoring 8.5 compared to Magento's 6.8. This makes WooCommerce a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a quick and easy launch.
- G2 users highlight that Magento Open Source has robust reporting capabilities, particularly in Reports & Analytics, scoring 8.4. However, WooCommerce users appreciate its overall analytics features, which score higher at 8.1, indicating a more intuitive interface for tracking performance.
- Users on G2 note that WooCommerce shines in its payment processing capabilities, scoring 8.7, which is slightly higher than Magento's 8.5. This is particularly beneficial for businesses that prioritize seamless transactions.
- Reviewers mention that Magento Open Source has a strong focus on multi-site management, scoring 8.5, which is advantageous for larger businesses managing multiple brands. WooCommerce, however, scores lower at 8.1 in this area, making it less ideal for complex operations.
- Users say that WooCommerce's customer service integration is rated highly at 7.9, which is slightly better than Magento's 7.6. This suggests that WooCommerce may provide a more cohesive experience for businesses looking to enhance customer support.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Magento Open Source
No pricing availableWooCommerce
No pricing availableFree Trial
Magento Open Source
No trial information availableWooCommerce
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
174
8.9
960
Ease of Use
7.3
174
8.6
965
Ease of Setup
6.8
128
8.5
651
Ease of Admin
7.7
123
8.6
643
Quality of Support
6.9
148
7.6
788
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.7
115
8.6
593
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
169
8.7
934
Features by Category
Headless Commerce
8.1
44
8.3
118
8.5
47
8.7
133
8.3
47
8.2
129
8.9
54
8.7
172
8.8
50
8.7
161
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Merchandising/Marketing
7.7
133
8.1
766
Feature Not Available
8.3
807
7.8
133
|
Verified
8.2
780
8.1
142
|
Verified
8.4
781
7.0
129
|
Verified
7.3
677
7.7
131
|
Verified
8.3
733
8.0
142
8.3
751
Product Catalog
8.3
143
8.7
806
Feature Not Available
8.6
794
7.8
143
|
Verified
8.2
781
7.9
113
|
Verified
8.4
655
Order Process
8.2
143
|
Verified
8.7
818
8.3
142
|
Verified
8.2
773
8.2
141
|
Verified
8.3
749
8.5
140
|
Verified
8.7
812
8.6
144
8.6
811
8.0
135
|
Verified
8.2
706
8.2
136
8.4
733
8.0
116
Feature Not Available
Multi-Channel Support
8.0
122
8.3
642
7.8
130
|
Verified
8.6
747
7.6
117
|
Verified
8.1
613
7.6
115
|
Verified
7.9
628
7.7
101
|
Verified
7.8
486
Feature Not Available
8.3
518
8.1
100
|
Verified
8.0
490
Platform
8.1
122
|
Verified
8.5
589
8.3
134
|
Verified
8.5
761
8.3
126
|
Verified
8.7
725
8.4
138
|
Verified
8.6
744
Feature Not Available
8.1
739
8.4
136
|
Verified
8.2
754
Feature Not Available
8.1
463
8.9
128
|
Verified
8.8
731
7.9
117
|
Verified
8.1
565
8.5
111
|
Verified
8.3
575
8.4
127
|
Verified
8.8
699
8.1
139
|
Verified
8.7
772
Reporting
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Omnichannel Features
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Magento Open Source and WooCommerce are categorized as E-Commerce Platforms
Unique Categories
Magento Open Source is categorized as Omnichannel Commerce
WooCommerce has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Magento Open Source
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
WooCommerce
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
14.9%
Retail
13.9%
Computer Software
7.2%
Apparel & Fashion
7.2%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Other
51.0%
Retail
9.6%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.9%
Apparel & Fashion
7.1%
Internet
6.6%
Other
59.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Magento Open Source
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abhijeet S.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
These are the good things 1. Flexible: Magento is for everyone. You can basically sell anything you can think about with it. 2. Customizable: The setting is not rigid and being open-source gives you the freedom to develop custom functionalities 3....
Most Helpful Critical Review
Derek H.
Verified User in Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Requires a development team to really get the most out of it.
WooCommerce
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kimberly H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Wordpress is the best content management system that allows installing WooCommerce and get transactions with it. I can easily edit any part of our site, from the main page to the purchase button. An important point is that it is so easy to use and that...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jim R.
Verified User in Computer Software
The WooCommerce base software is virtually useless without purchasing dozens of pricey "extensions", but you only discover this gradually, after you've invested a lot of time into setup and integration. It's like they've perfectly designed it to milk the...
Abhijeet S.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
These are the good things 1. Flexible: Magento is for everyone. You can basically sell anything you can think about with it. 2. Customizable: The setting is not rigid and being open-source gives you the freedom to develop custom functionalities 3....
Kimberly H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Wordpress is the best content management system that allows installing WooCommerce and get transactions with it. I can easily edit any part of our site, from the main page to the purchase button. An important point is that it is so easy to use and that...
Derek H.
Verified User in Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Requires a development team to really get the most out of it.
Jim R.
Verified User in Computer Software
The WooCommerce base software is virtually useless without purchasing dozens of pricey "extensions", but you only discover this gradually, after you've invested a lot of time into setup and integration. It's like they've perfectly designed it to milk the...
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Discussions
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1 comment
SH
Hi.
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