Mage-OS is the community-driven distribution of Magento Open Source — the same proven core that powers hundreds of thousands of stores, now moving faster with community-contributed improvements, quicker bug fixes and a transparent public roadmap.
For most growing merchants it's the sweet spot: full Magento flexibility, zero license fees, and no vendor lock-in on your roadmap. We build on Mage-OS the same way we build on Adobe Commerce — upgrade-safe code, performance budgets and honest advice about when you actually need the paid edition.
Everything your open-source store needs — from first install to ongoing growth.
Ground-up stores on the latest Mage-OS release — catalog architecture, checkout flow and integrations included.
Moving from Magento Open Source or an older install? We migrate data, theme and extensions without downtime.
Custom themes on Hyvä or Luma — the single biggest speed upgrade available to any Mage-OS store.
Custom modules and third-party extension configuration — built to Magento coding standards so updates never break.
Open-source stores live or die on hosting. We tune server, cache and code until your store flies.
Staged upgrades to each new Mage-OS release, with community security patches applied as they land.
We build on both — so here's the unbiased breakdown. The right answer depends on your size, budget and B2B needs.
| What matters | Mage-OS (Open Source) | Adobe Commerce |
|---|---|---|
| License cost | Free — no license fees, ever. Budget goes to development, not software. | $$$ — annual license starting in the five figures, scaling with revenue. |
| Core features | Yes — full catalog, checkout, promotions, multi-store and API coverage. | Yes — same core, plus enterprise extras. |
| B2B suite | Via extensions — quotes, company accounts and tier pricing need add-ons or custom code. | Built in — native B2B: company accounts, quotes, shared catalogs, credit lines. |
| Roadmap & patches | Community-driven — public roadmap, fast community fixes, no vendor decisions imposed on you. | Adobe-controlled release cycle and priorities. |
| Hosting & infra | Your choice — any capable host or cloud. Full control over cost and stack. | Typically Adobe Cloud hosting, bundled into the license cost. |
| Vendor support | Community support + your development partner (that's us). | Included — official Adobe support SLA. |
| Best suited for | Growing D2C stores, lean B2B, and anyone who wants Magento power on a sensible budget. | Large enterprises, complex B2B operations, teams needing vendor SLAs. |
Our honest take: start on Mage-OS unless you know you need native B2B or an Adobe SLA. The upgrade path to Adobe Commerce stays open forever — and the money you save on licenses usually covers your entire first year of development.
Ask Us Which Fits YouYou'll always know what's happening, what's next and what it costs — before it happens.
We dig into your requirements — or your existing store — and map exactly what needs to happen.
Scope, timeline and a fixed price in writing. No hourly black holes, no scope creep.
Development on a staging environment with weekly demos — you see progress, not promises.
Cross-device testing, performance checks and a rehearsed, zero-drama go-live.
30 days of post-launch support included, then maintenance plans if you want us to stay.
No license fees means your budget goes further — three ways to put it to work. Every engagement starts with a fixed, written quote.
Best for: existing Mage-OS / Magento Open Source stores
from $390
one-time payment
Best for: new stores and Magento-to-Mage-OS migrations
from $3,900
fixed project price — quoted before we start
Best for: stores needing continuous development & care
from $1,900
per month — no long-term contract
Not sure whether Mage-OS or Adobe Commerce fits your roadmap? Ask us — we build on both, so the advice is honest.
New build, migration from Magento, or ongoing development — send us a few lines and we'll reply with honest advice and a fixed quote. If your plans genuinely need Adobe Commerce, we'll tell you that instead.
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