This blog talks about Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service (ACCS) in detail so that you can decide if it is best for your Magento store.
So, let’s start
What is Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service?
Adobe Commerce as a cloud service is Adobe’s SaaS-based model that allows you to run your store more flexibly.
This cloud-native infrastructure makes your store development easier and helps you enjoy better security since Adobe controls the infrastructure.
This is where it differs from Adobe Commerce (On-Premise), this Commerce Cloud service:
✅ Fully manages your hosting
✅ Handles updates and security patches
✅ Automates your scalability
The platform comes with better self-service features than the other solutions Magento offers, where it effectively handles the challenges of scalability and performance that merchants face.
Adobe announced Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service in March 2025 at the Adobe Summit and will be in effect from June 2025.
Platform Architecture
The image below is an architecture overview of Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service, showing interaction within the Adobe Commerce ecosystem.
The main change you will notice here is that the core application stays within Adobe’s reach and is only accessible to them.
This means the merchant can experience a similar infrastructure like Shopify — less dependence on directly modifying the database code.
Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service vs. Other Magento Solutions
Adobe Commerce Cloud Service differs from Adobe Commerce Cloud, Adobe Commerce (On-Premise), and Magento Open Source.
But how?
This table clearly shows how these solutions are different from each other.
| Elements | Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service | Adobe Commerce Cloud | Adobe Commerce (On-Premise) | Magento Open Source |
| Best for | Enterprises | Midsize to large businesses | Midsize businesses | Startups |
| Pricing | Subscription-based | Custom Pricing | Custom Pricing | Free |
| Hosting | Managed by Adobe (SaaS) | Hosted on Adobe Cloud (PaaS) | Self-Managed | Self-hosted |
| Security | Adobe manages security, updates & compliance | Adobe + Merchant | Adobe + Merchant | Adobe + Merchant |
| Adobe Intelligence | Comes as an add-on | Comes as an add-on | Comes as an add-on | Not applicable |
| Scaling | Auto-scaling | Auto-scaling + manual configuration | Depends on hosting setup | Depends on hosting setup |
Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service works for businesses who want a reliable store infrastructure and maintenance without putting a lot of effort from their end — basically a less complex and ecommerce store model.
Business leaders and IT decision-makers consider this service as the one to:
- Scale operations using a single instance
- Low-cost platform as it minimizes tedious maintenance and upgrades
- Use AI-powered to improve the store’s overall experience
The pricing structure of Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service has not yet been disclosed. We will update you with the pricing as soon as we see an update.
Key Features of Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service
1. Access Commerce Storefront
Here, as an Adobe merchant or developer, you get access to the Commerce Storefront powered by Edge Delivery Services, which helps you create a new look for your platform or optimize it by following simple documentation.
- As a merchant, you can add content blocks, A/B test content, manage multiple stores within one instance, and more.
- As a developer, you can access the Commerce boilerplate template that uses a pre-configured Adobe Commerce environment.
- Directly edit, preview, and publish content from documents and spreadsheets in Google Drive and SharePoint.
2. Merchandising and Payment Services
Adobe offers a set of merchandising services powered by Channels and Policies that allow you to create and manage catalogs much more effectively.
You can:
- Use a single base catalog to quickly create and add them across different marketing channels, markets, and more.
- Give a modern composable architecture that lets you import product data and use headless commerce storefronts using Adobe’s API Mesh.
Besides these Merchandising features, you also:
- Show a product recommendation section powered by Adobe Sensei (Adobe’s generative AI)
- Live search that replaces the standard search functionality to create a better search experience
- Offer a turnkey self-service payment solution for a secure and faster payment solution in your front end
3. Commerce Foundation
A feature for the merchants to manage their hosting more securely without any dependence, the Commerce Foundation comes with 3 features:
- Simplified onboarding – Easily launch the sandbox and production instances with the self-service portal.
- Seamless upgrades – Get the latest features in your store without any manual upgrades — Adobe automatically manages it.
- Easy integration – Developers can integrate GraphQL and REST APIs to Commerce Foundation with third-party systems.
Adobe removes any manual need to upgrade or add patches from your end. You are notified when a new feature or a security update is released; you can test it in your staging environment for 30 days, after which Adobe will automatically apply it to the production.
4. Cloud Integrations
Adobe’s SaaS product integrates with every Experience Cloud solution to personalize your experience. You can offer customizations like promoting your product offers, showing dynamic visual content, and more.
5. Developer-friendly Platform
Developers get access to extension points and tools to build applications and integrate with third-party systems.
Here, the developer can:
- Upgrade or modify the extension in an isolated environment without depending on the core release
- Pick the tech stack and coding languages based on their need and preference
Other Unique Features of Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service
These features that Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service have replaced some well-known features of Adobe Commerce on Cloud and on-premises:
- Follow a Pricing indexing method, where a pricing strategy is suggested based on different factors after analyzing the pricing data
- Get a Universal editor for a better content management system and customization
- Access Digital Asset Management to integrate with Adobe Experience Manager for a rich media content experience.
How to Get Started with Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service?
You can get started with Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service through migration.
Using multiple migration paths, you can migrate from existing Adobe Commerce on Cloud or on-premises instances.
Here the the migration option you get:
- Incremental Migration – You migrate your data and other integrations in staging. This is an ideal approach if you are looking for a gradual transition.
- Commerce Optimizer – Here, with the help of Commerce Optimizer, you move complex customization and data into Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service.
- Full Migration—This is a complete migration in one go, ideal for smaller merchants with a few customization elements.
A proper migration will follow these 4 stages:
- Readiness – Review and confirm the store requirements that will be needed for the migration
- Implementation – Create your new Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service instance and start migrating your data
- Go-Live – Before going live, test your new store using Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service sandbox instance
- Post Go-Live – Make the final changes and conduct a post-migration audit
What’s Next?
Adobe Commerce SaaS is yet to be in complete action mode — no immediate action is required from your end now.
But, it is better to keep an eye on it since it can make running your store on Magento much easier and with minimum effort from your team.
