There is no single best ecommerce platform for every business. Start with your catalogue, selling process and available support, then compare how each option handles those requirements.
Write a requirements list before a shortlist
Record products, variations, payment and delivery rules, tax requirements and connections to other systems. Explain how staff will manage orders and update content. Distinguish features you need now from possible later work. Ask providers to demonstrate the difficult parts of your brief rather than only a standard storefront.
Understand the different operating models
Shopify is a hosted platform with website hosting included. Check the plan, apps, payment arrangements and customisation limits relevant to your store. WooCommerce is an open-source commerce platform built on WordPress. You need a suitable hosting and maintenance arrangement, with extensions or custom work where required. Magento-related choices require care with terminology: Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce are different offerings. Specify the product and deployment model when comparing proposals. Adobe's on-premises guidance illustrates the infrastructure responsibilities for that setup.
Compare the full cost and responsibility
Include implementation, hosting, apps or extensions, payment costs, updates and support. “Free core software” does not mean a cost-free shop, and a hosted platform does not remove every operational responsibility. Check who owns accounts and data, which licences renew and what moving later would involve. Review current provider terms rather than relying on an old comparison table.
Test a realistic buying and admin journey
Use actual product examples, delivery cases and staff tasks. Assess accessibility and whether the team can manage the resulting store. My WooCommerce development work is one option to discuss. I would want to understand your requirements before saying whether it is the right fit.