Broadleaf Commerce
vs Commercetools

The key difference between Broadleaf Commerce and commercetools is a truly modular and customizable architecture. While commercetools promises a flexible and composable approach, only Broadleaf allows you complete access to source - zero out-of-the-box limitations. When we say the sky is the limit, we mean it. It’s time to work with solutions...not just tools.

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Broadleaf
  • Hierarchical Data ManagementTM across multi-site solutions
  • Multi-application context management
  • Extreme ExtensibilityTM at domain, service and API levels
  • Multiple Cloud and on-prem deployment options
  • PaaS platform with only your business as a tenant
  • Fully customizable back-office Admin console
  • Additional B2B, Marketplace & Subscription features
  • Data replication with multi-site needs
  • Single application context management
  • Customizable only at the API level
  • Limited Cloud deployment options
  • SaaS platform with multiple businesses alongside yours
  • Configurable back-office Admin console
  • Standard commerce features

Why Switch to
Broadleaf Commerce?

  • Hierarchical Data ManagementTM

    Simple catalog management scales well for a single site. But complexity grows quickly with multiple sites, brands, geographies, and vendor catalogs (like a marketplace). Broadleaf's Hierarchical Data Management simplifies this by allowing inheritance with data rules.

  • Multi-application Context Management

    Broadleaf's architecture handles complex scenarios. Imagine managing regional offers, marketplace vendors, global product content, and site updates across brands - all from one console.

  • Extreme ExtensibilityTM at Domain, Service
    and API Levels

    Broadleaf simplifies integrations. Extend APIs for basic needs, Services for complex logic (like Year, Make, Model and Engine in automotive), and Domains for customer data. Build scalable customizations.

  • Multiple Cloud (& On Prem) Deployment
    Options

    Broadleaf offers deployment flexibility: on-premise, any cloud, or our Cloud. Even combine your cloud with managed services. You choose.

  • PaaS Platform With Only
    Your Business as a Tenant

    SaaS is great for simple setups, but complex needs require more control. Broadleaf Cloud offers a dedicated PaaS solution (single-tenant) for customization and control over upgrades.

  • Fully Customizable
    Back-Office Admin Console

    Back office tools offer some customization, but Broadleaf goes beyond. Our React-based console lets you fully tailor screens for maximum workflow efficiency.

  • Additional B2B, Marketplace
    & Subscription Features

    Broadleaf handles all commerce complexities: headless, omnichannel, B2B, multi-site, marketplaces, subscriptions. Scale your business, not your commerce platform. Are you ready for what’s next?