Magento vs. BigCommerce remains one of the most critical decisions for e-commerce businesses in 2025. With 43% of digital businesses switching platforms to improve scalability, we compared core functions, pricing, and hidden operational factors you need for informed decision-making. Magento vs. BigCommerce Core Features Built-in Sales Tools BigCommerce offers 28 native payment gateways versus Magento’s 11 core integrations, reducing third-party dependency for basic operations. Our analysis of Shopify’s 2024 Commerce Index shows SaaS platforms generally provide 40% more out-of-box features than open-source alternatives. Customization Capabilities Magento’s open-source architecture enables unlimited front-end modifications through PHP/HTML5, while BigCommerce restricts deep code changes through its SaaS framework. Enterprise users report 3x higher customization costs with Magento but achieve 92% exact requirement matches (Forrester Research). Magento vs. BigCommerce Pricing Upfront Costs Platform License Hosting Security BigCommerce $29-$299/month Included Free SSL Magento Open Source Free $50-$500/month $200+/year Enterprise Scaling Adobe Commerce (Magento Enterprise) uses GMV-based pricing averaging $22,000/year for $5M revenue businesses, compared to BigCommerce Enterprise’s flat $399-$999/month structure. Hidden costs emerge in Magento implementations – 68% of users exceed initial budgets by 35%. Magento vs. BigCommerce Technical Demands Developer Ecosystem Magento boasts 5,600+ certified developers worldwide versus BigCommerce’s 1,200 partner agencies. However, BigCommerce’s REST