Discover why Adobe Commerce is expensive to maintain and learn strategies to manage these costs.
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In the third installment of the eCom Buzz, we're exploring what makes Adobe Commerce that expensive to maintain, and how you can better manage these costs. There are things that contribute to the overall expense, including the cost to maintain and technical debt. But there are also strategies you can use to reduce these costs and make this robust platform more reasonably priced.
Licensing and hosting fees are primary expenses, especially for enterprise or B2B versions. Regular upgrades and quarterly security patches are essential but can be labor-intensive and expensive. Third-party modules and custom code often exacerbate the complexity of upgrades, and ongoing maintenance, including fixing bugs and ensuring compatibility with third-party modules, adds to the cost.
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Adobe Commerce is renowned for its flexibility, allowing for extensive customization. However, this can lead to high technical debt if not managed properly. Technical debt refers to the cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy solution now instead of using a better approach that would take longer. High technical debt often results from complex business logic and poor-quality implementations, causing instability and frequent problems.
Adobe Commerce’s costs stem from its flexibility and power, but by managing technical debt and optimizing the development process, you can mitigate these expenses. Investing in certified developers, automated testing, and strong architectural oversight can significantly reduce the long-term costs and ensure a stable, efficient eCommerce platform.
