When should I use Adobe App Builder instead of a Magento module?

When the workflow is event-driven, scales independently of the storefront, or needs to integrate with multiple external systems through Adobe Event Mesh. Catalogue rendering, checkout flows and most customer-facing UI stay in the monolith.

Do we need an Adobe Commerce licence?

App Builder works against Adobe Commerce primarily. Some Magento Open Source workflows can be wired up through self-hosted event mesh equivalents, but you need to confirm licensing for the workspaces themselves.

How do you handle deployment to multiple environments?

Three workspaces by default: dev, stage and prod. CI pipeline pushes to dev on every PR merge, promotes to stage on tag, and prod on manual approval. We set up the pipeline as part of the engagement.

Can the app be published to the Adobe Marketplace?

Yes, with separate certification time. We can build to marketplace publication standards if you tell us at discovery; the QA pass is more thorough and adds about 2 weeks.

What about cold starts?

Adobe IO Runtime actions have cold-start latency in the 200-800ms range. Customer-facing synchronous flows that need sub-100ms response should stay in the monolith. Asynchronous and event-driven workflows are fine.

Magento Development

Adobe App Builder Development

Add new APIs, integrations, or admin tools to your Adobe Commerce store without touching the core. Ships in 4 to 8 weeks, fixed price.

Platform: Adobe Commerce
Timeline: 4 to 8 weeks
Pattern: Cloud-side app
Distribution: Private or Marketplace

Overview

What it is.

Sometimes the thing you want, whether that is a new API, a custom integration, or a bespoke admin tool, does not belong inside Magento at all. Putting it there slows your storefront, makes your upgrades harder, and inflates your hosting bill. Adobe App Builder lets us build the new capability as a separate cloud app that talks to your store but lives outside it. You get the feature; Magento stays clean. Typical project: 4 to 8 weeks, fixed price, source code yours. Available for Adobe Commerce and large Magento Open Source deployments.

What you get

Deliverables.

Adobe App Builder workspace and runtime configuration
Action sets for the agreed business logic
Event registrations against Adobe Commerce events
Admin UI extension via App Builder UI scaffold
CI pipeline for deployment to dev, stage and prod workspaces
Observability hooks (logs to Adobe IO logging)
Documentation for your platform team
Source code in your Git host

Honest limits

What it isn't.

Adobe App Builder licensing is the customers responsibility
Adobe IO Runtime has cold-start trade-offs that some workflows cannot tolerate
Apps published to the Adobe Marketplace need separate certification time

Not sure if it's a fit? Email us. We'll tell you straight.

How it works

From inquiry to handover.

01
1. Discovery
Confirm the workflows that belong in App Builder versus the monolith. Map events and entitlements.
02
2. Workspace setup
App Builder workspace, runtime configuration, CI pipeline and observability set up.
03
3. Build
Actions and UI extensions delivered in priority order. PR reviews with your platform team.
04
4. Handover
Runbook delivered. Documentation walkthrough with your team.

Frequently asked

Questions we get from people about to book.

When should I use Adobe App Builder instead of a Magento module?: When the workflow is event-driven, scales independently of the storefront, or needs to integrate with multiple external systems through Adobe Event Mesh. Catalogue rendering, checkout flows and most customer-facing UI stay in the monolith.
Do we need an Adobe Commerce licence?: App Builder works against Adobe Commerce primarily. Some Magento Open Source workflows can be wired up through self-hosted event mesh equivalents, but you need to confirm licensing for the workspaces themselves.
How do you handle deployment to multiple environments?: Three workspaces by default: dev, stage and prod. CI pipeline pushes to dev on every PR merge, promotes to stage on tag, and prod on manual approval. We set up the pipeline as part of the engagement.
Can the app be published to the Adobe Marketplace?: Yes, with separate certification time. We can build to marketplace publication standards if you tell us at discovery; the QA pass is more thorough and adds about 2 weeks.
What about cold starts?: Adobe IO Runtime actions have cold-start latency in the 200-800ms range. Customer-facing synchronous flows that need sub-100ms response should stay in the monolith. Asynchronous and event-driven workflows are fine.

Ready to start?

Tell us about your project.

A member of our team reads every message. Replies within one business day. No sales call required.

See all services

Magento Development

Adobe App Builder Development

Add new APIs, integrations, or admin tools to your Adobe Commerce store without touching the core. Ships in 4 to 8 weeks, fixed price.

Platform: Adobe Commerce
Timeline: 4 to 8 weeks
Pattern: Cloud-side app
Distribution: Private or Marketplace

Overview

What it is.

What you get

Deliverables.

Adobe App Builder workspace and runtime configuration
Action sets for the agreed business logic
Event registrations against Adobe Commerce events
Admin UI extension via App Builder UI scaffold
CI pipeline for deployment to dev, stage and prod workspaces
Observability hooks (logs to Adobe IO logging)
Documentation for your platform team
Source code in your Git host

Honest limits

What it isn't.

Adobe App Builder licensing is the customers responsibility
Adobe IO Runtime has cold-start trade-offs that some workflows cannot tolerate
Apps published to the Adobe Marketplace need separate certification time

Not sure if it's a fit? Email us. We'll tell you straight.

How it works

From inquiry to handover.

01
1. Discovery
Confirm the workflows that belong in App Builder versus the monolith. Map events and entitlements.
02
2. Workspace setup
App Builder workspace, runtime configuration, CI pipeline and observability set up.
03
3. Build
Actions and UI extensions delivered in priority order. PR reviews with your platform team.
04
4. Handover
Runbook delivered. Documentation walkthrough with your team.

Frequently asked

Questions we get from people about to book.

When should I use Adobe App Builder instead of a Magento module?: When the workflow is event-driven, scales independently of the storefront, or needs to integrate with multiple external systems through Adobe Event Mesh. Catalogue rendering, checkout flows and most customer-facing UI stay in the monolith.
Do we need an Adobe Commerce licence?: App Builder works against Adobe Commerce primarily. Some Magento Open Source workflows can be wired up through self-hosted event mesh equivalents, but you need to confirm licensing for the workspaces themselves.
How do you handle deployment to multiple environments?: Three workspaces by default: dev, stage and prod. CI pipeline pushes to dev on every PR merge, promotes to stage on tag, and prod on manual approval. We set up the pipeline as part of the engagement.
Can the app be published to the Adobe Marketplace?: Yes, with separate certification time. We can build to marketplace publication standards if you tell us at discovery; the QA pass is more thorough and adds about 2 weeks.
What about cold starts?: Adobe IO Runtime actions have cold-start latency in the 200-800ms range. Customer-facing synchronous flows that need sub-100ms response should stay in the monolith. Asynchronous and event-driven workflows are fine.

Ready to start?

Tell us about your project.

A member of our team reads every message. Replies within one business day. No sales call required.

See all services

Adobe App Builder Development

What it is.

Deliverables.

What it isn't.

From inquiry to handover.

1. Discovery

2. Workspace setup

3. Build

4. Handover

Questions we get from people about to book.

Tell us about your project.

Adobe App Builder Development

What it is.

Deliverables.

What it isn't.

From inquiry to handover.

1. Discovery

2. Workspace setup

3. Build

4. Handover

Questions we get from people about to book.

Tell us about your project.