ShopNxShopNx vs Magento Open Source
Both are free to download and run on your own server. ShopNx also offers hosting with no monthly fee, and includes wholesale features. Magento suits you better if your team already runs it and has built custom work on it.
How they differ
Magento's facts come from its GitHub repository and Adobe's B2B documentation, last checked on 7 November 2026.
| Question | ShopNx | Magento Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | MIT | OSL-3.0 |
| Built on | A Go engine and a Svelte storefront | PHP |
| Hosting from the vendor | Yes: ₹0 a month and 1% of successful sales, plus 18% GST on the fee | You arrange your own server. Adobe Commerce is the separate paid product |
| Trade buying features | Included: company accounts, trade prices, quotes and approvals | Adobe documents its B2B features as an extension for Adobe Commerce, and does not list it for Magento Open Source |
Choose ShopNx if
- you don't have a developer to run a server, and want a fee only when orders succeed;
- you sell to trade buyers and want wholesale features without a paid edition;
- you sell mostly in India, with Razorpay, cash on delivery and Indian couriers.
Choose Magento if
- your team already runs Magento, and moving would cost more than staying;
- your developers work in PHP and have built custom code you rely on;
- your company wants Adobe Commerce and its B2B extension from Adobe.
What ShopNx doesn't do yet
Discounts, GST tax invoices, gateways other than Razorpay and store languages are upcoming. ShopNx has one seller per store. If you need any of these today, it isn't ready for you.
Questions sellers ask
Is Magento the same as Adobe Commerce?
No. Magento Open Source is the free edition. Adobe Commerce is the separate paid product from Adobe.
Does ShopNx have trade buying features?
Yes. Company accounts, trade prices, quotes, credit limits and approvals are part of ShopNx, with no separate edition to buy.
Can I run ShopNx on my own server, as I do with Magento?
Yes. It needs one program and one PostgreSQL database. You look after the server, its updates and its backups, and ShopNx charges nothing.