Magento Open Source
Magento Open Source, previously Magento Community Edition, is an open-source e-commerce platform. Developers can implement the core files and extend their functionality by adding new plug-in modules provided by other developers.
As of 2017, both the latest release and each of the historical releases of the version 1.x and 2.x branches of Magento Open Source were available on the Magento Commerce, Inc. website for download.[19] Development of the version 2 branch of Magento Open Source is coordinated publicly on GitHub.[20]
Adobe announced after its acquisition that Magento would remain open source.[21] Magento 1.9.4, the last version of the Magento 1.x branch, reached end-of-life on June 30, 2020.[22][23]
Magento 2
Magento 2 was announced in 2010 with an initial release planned for 2011. However, delays postponed its rollout, and a merchant beta version was eventually made available in July 2015.[24]
The stable release of Magento 2 occurred on November 17, 2015. It introduced a re-architected codebase with improved performance, scalability, and modernized development tools. For a period, Magento 1 and Magento 2 were maintained concurrently to support merchant migration.[25]
Key enhancements introduced in Magento 2 include:
- Full-page server-side caching using Apache Varnish integration
- Support for PHP 7+, improving performance and reducing memory usage
- Reduced database locking and improved scalability
- Structured data support using Rich Snippets for SEO optimization
- New modular codebase and directory structure for easier customization
- CSS preprocessing with LESS and URL resolution improvements
Magento 2
Magento 2 was announced in 2010 with an initial release planned for 2011. However, delays postponed its rollout, and a merchant beta version was eventually made available in July 2015.[24]
The stable release of Magento 2 occurred on November 17, 2015. It introduced a re-architected codebase with improved performance, scalability, and modernized development tools. For a period, Magento 1 and Magento 2 were maintained concurrently to support merchant migration.[25]
Key enhancements introduced in Magento 2 include:
- Full-page server-side caching using Apache Varnish integration
- Support for PHP 7+, improving performance and reducing memory usage
- Reduced database locking and improved scalability
- Structured data support using Rich Snippets for SEO optimization
- New modular codebase and directory structure for easier customization
- CSS preprocessing with LESS and URL resolution improvements
OpenMage
OpenMage is a fork of Magento 1.x (version 1.9.4.5) maintained by the community on GitHub to offer long-term support and continued bug fixes for Magento 1.x installations.[26][27][28]
Adobe Commerce
Adobe Commerce is an e-commerce platform as a service released on April 11, 2016. It initially launched as Magento Commerce. In April 2021, Magento Commerce was rebranded to Adobe Commerce, as part of a long-term project to integrate Magento within the Adobe Experience Cloud business unit.[29]
Adobe Commerce is available in an on-premises version and as a service hosted by Adobe in the cloud. The hosted version launched as Magento Enterprise Cloud Edition and later became Adobe Commerce Managed Services.
Adobe Commerce On-Premise is derived from Magento Open Source and designed for large businesses. It shares the same core files as Magento Open Source but is not freely licensed and has additional proprietary features and functionality. It was originally called Magento Enterprise Edition, and later Magento Commerce (On-Premises), before rebranding to Adobe Commerce On-Premise. The latest actively supported version of Magento Commerce is 2.3.4[30] (EE and CE) released on October 8, 2019.
There were also two former platforms, Magento Professional Edition, and Magento Go.
Magento Partners
Solution Partners
Magento Solution Partners are certified agencies that specialize in delivering eCommerce solutions on the Magento platform (now Adobe Commerce). These partners have demonstrated expertise in implementing, customizing, and maintaining Magento-based websites for merchants across B2B, B2C, and D2C channels.
Many Solution Partners also develop proprietary extensions, integrations, and performance enhancements that extend the capabilities of the core platform. Adobe maintains a directory of certified partners to help merchants identify implementation experts with proven success in Magento Commerce projects.[31]
Technology Partners
Magento Technology Partners—now Adobe Commerce Technology Partners—are third-party companies that provide integrated products and services to extend the capabilities of Adobe Commerce stores. These partners support key areas such as marketing automation, payments, content management, shipping, taxation, hosting, performance optimization, and more.
Solution Partners
Magento Solution Partners are certified agencies that specialize in delivering eCommerce solutions on the Magento platform (now Adobe Commerce). These partners have demonstrated expertise in implementing, customizing, and maintaining Magento-based websites for merchants across B2B, B2C, and D2C channels.
Many Solution Partners also develop proprietary extensions, integrations, and performance enhancements that extend the capabilities of the core platform. Adobe maintains a directory of certified partners to help merchants identify implementation experts with proven success in Magento Commerce projects.[31]
Technology Partners
Magento Technology Partners—now Adobe Commerce Technology Partners—are third-party companies that provide integrated products and services to extend the capabilities of Adobe Commerce stores. These partners support key areas such as marketing automation, payments, content management, shipping, taxation, hosting, performance optimization, and more.
