{"id":12306,"date":"2025-04-18T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/?p=12306"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T05:09:22","slug":"adobe-commerce-as-a-cloud-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/adobe-commerce-as-a-cloud-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service &#8211; A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, let&#8217;s start&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adobe Commerce as a cloud service is Adobe&#8217;s SaaS-based model that allows you to run your store more flexibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cloud-native infrastructure makes your store development easier and helps you enjoy better security since Adobe controls the infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where it differs from Adobe Commerce (On-Premise), this Commerce Cloud service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Fully manages your hosting&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Handles updates and security patches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Automates your scalability&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adobe announced Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service in March 2025 at the Adobe Summit and will be in effect from June 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Platform Architecture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The image below is an architecture overview of Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service, showing interaction within the Adobe Commerce ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1696\" height=\"1468\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Adobe-Commerce-as-a-Cloud-Service-Platform-Architecture.png\" alt=\"Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service Platform Architecture\" class=\"wp-image-12347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Adobe-Commerce-as-a-Cloud-Service-Platform-Architecture.png 1696w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Adobe-Commerce-as-a-Cloud-Service-Platform-Architecture-250x216.png 250w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Adobe-Commerce-as-a-Cloud-Service-Platform-Architecture-700x606.png 700w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Adobe-Commerce-as-a-Cloud-Service-Platform-Architecture-768x665.png 768w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Adobe-Commerce-as-a-Cloud-Service-Platform-Architecture-1536x1330.png 1536w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Adobe-Commerce-as-a-Cloud-Service-Platform-Architecture-403x349.png 403w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Adobe-Commerce-as-a-Cloud-Service-Platform-Architecture-964x834.png 964w, https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Adobe-Commerce-as-a-Cloud-Service-Platform-Architecture-120x104.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1696px) 100vw, 1696px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main change you will notice here is that the core application stays within Adobe&#8217;s reach and is only accessible to them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means the merchant can experience a similar infrastructure like Shopify \u2014 less dependence on directly modifying the database code.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service vs. Other Magento Solutions&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adobe Commerce Cloud Service differs from Adobe Commerce Cloud, Adobe Commerce (On-Premise), and Magento Open Source.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But how?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This table clearly shows how these solutions are different from each other.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Elements&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Adobe Commerce Cloud<\/strong><br><\/td><td><strong>Adobe Commerce (On-Premise)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Magento Open Source&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Enterprises&nbsp;<\/td><td>Midsize to large businesses<\/td><td>Midsize businesses&nbsp;<\/td><td>Startups&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pricing&nbsp;<\/td><td>Subscription-based<\/td><td>Custom Pricing<\/td><td>Custom Pricing<\/td><td>Free&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hosting&nbsp;<\/td><td>Managed by Adobe (SaaS)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Hosted on Adobe Cloud (PaaS)<\/td><td>Self-Managed&nbsp;<\/td><td>Self-hosted&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security<\/td><td>Adobe manages security, updates &amp; compliance<\/td><td>Adobe + Merchant&nbsp;<\/td><td>Adobe + Merchant&nbsp;<\/td><td>Adobe + Merchant&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adobe Intelligence&nbsp;<\/td><td>Comes as an add-on&nbsp;<\/td><td>Comes as an add-on&nbsp;<\/td><td>Comes as an add-on&nbsp;<\/td><td>Not applicable&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scaling&nbsp;<\/td><td>Auto-scaling&nbsp;<\/td><td>Auto-scaling + manual configuration&nbsp;<\/td><td>Depends on hosting setup<\/td><td>Depends on hosting setup<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 \u2014 basically a less complex and ecommerce store model.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business leaders and IT decision-makers consider this service as the one to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scale operations using a single instance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low-cost platform as it minimizes tedious maintenance and upgrades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use AI-powered to improve the store&#8217;s overall experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features of Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Access Commerce Storefront<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As a merchant, you can add content blocks, A\/B test content, manage multiple stores within one instance, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a developer, you can access the Commerce boilerplate template that uses a pre-configured Adobe Commerce environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directly edit, preview, and publish content from documents and spreadsheets in Google Drive and SharePoint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Merchandising and Payment Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adobe offers a set of merchandising services powered by Channels and Policies that allow you to create and manage catalogs much more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a single base catalog to quickly create and add them across different marketing channels, markets, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give a modern composable architecture that lets you import product data and use headless commerce storefronts using Adobe&#8217;s API Mesh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides these Merchandising features, you also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Show a product recommendation section powered by Adobe Sensei (Adobe&#8217;s generative AI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live search that replaces the standard search functionality to create a better search experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer a turnkey self-service payment solution for a secure and faster payment solution in your front end<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Commerce Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A feature for the merchants to manage their hosting more securely without any dependence, the Commerce Foundation comes with 3 features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simplified onboarding &#8211; Easily launch the sandbox and production instances with the self-service portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seamless upgrades &#8211; Get the latest features in your store without any manual upgrades \u2014 Adobe automatically manages it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy integration &#8211; Developers can integrate GraphQL and REST APIs to Commerce Foundation with third-party systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Cloud Integrations&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adobe&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Developer-friendly Platform&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developers get access to extension points and tools to build applications and integrate with third-party systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, the developer can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upgrade or modify the extension in an isolated environment without depending on the core release<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick the tech stack and coding languages based on their need and preference&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Unique Features of Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These features that Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service have replaced some well-known features of Adobe Commerce on Cloud and on-premises:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow a <strong>Pricing indexing method, <\/strong>where a pricing strategy is suggested based on different factors after analyzing the pricing data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a <strong>Universal editor <\/strong>for a better content management system and customization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access <strong>Digital Asset Management<\/strong> to integrate with Adobe Experience Manager for a rich media content experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Started with Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get started with Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service through migration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/adobe-commerce-cloud-pricing\/\">Adobe Commerce pricing<\/a> and use the multiple migration paths, you can migrate from existing Adobe Commerce on Cloud or on-premises instances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here the the migration option you get:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Incremental Migration &#8211; <\/strong>You migrate your data and other integrations in staging. This is an ideal approach if you are looking for a gradual transition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commerce Optimizer &#8211; <\/strong>Here, with the help of Commerce Optimizer, you move complex customization and data into Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full Migration<\/strong>\u2014This is a complete migration in one go, ideal for smaller merchants with a few customization elements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A proper migration will follow these 4 stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Readiness &#8211; <\/strong>Review and confirm the store requirements that will be needed for the migration&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implementation\u200b &#8211;<\/strong> Create your new Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service instance and start migrating your data&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Go-Live &#8211;<\/strong> Before going live, test your new store using Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service sandbox instance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post Go-Live &#8211; <\/strong>Make the final changes and conduct a post-migration audit&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adobe Commerce SaaS is yet to be in complete action mode \u2014 no immediate action is required from your end now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":12352,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12306","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-magento"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12306","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12306"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12306\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26112,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12306\/revisions\/26112"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12306"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12306"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12306"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}