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HCL Digital Commerce vs Spryker Systems comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

HCL Digital Commerce
Ranking in eCommerce Platforms
6th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Spryker Systems
Ranking in eCommerce Platforms
8th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the eCommerce Platforms category, the mindshare of HCL Digital Commerce is 2.8%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Spryker Systems is 1.0%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
eCommerce Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HCL Digital Commerce2.8%
Spryker Systems1.0%
Other96.2%
eCommerce Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

NP
Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Unified complex B2B commerce has streamlined workflows and now supports faster global ordering
While there are no specific pain points, HCL Digital Commerce's complexity does require a unique architecture, and it would be beneficial to have an integrated architecture that simplifies end-user integration with other AWS cloud services. Additionally, an improvement in speed would be advantageous; for example, if orders could be processed within a minute instead of three to four minutes, we could boost selling time.Optimizing for sales productivity to minimize processing time while maximizing sales time would also be valuable. Regarding challenges, the complexity of the structure due to large product catalogs, complex pricing, multiple brands, and regional requirements does create challenges. Reducing these complexities through HCL Digital Commerce's features could streamline our operations, particularly regarding ERP, CRM, payments, security, performance, and scalability.
reviewer2807766 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Staff Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Composable commerce has supported complex ecommerce builds but documentation still needs work
The best features Spryker Systems offers, in my opinion, is that it is known as composable commerce. It contains numerous features and all the capabilities Spryker has. If you want to use it as a multiple system in a single place, that is the reason Spryker has much capability to achieve in the new AI era. If we want to use anything such as RabbitMQ or Docker, these are the capabilities Spryker has. I recommend Spryker for future clients as well. Over the last six months, I have found that Spryker Systems' composable commerce and integration capabilities have helped me because Spryker also has the capability with Docker. Using Docker, I can easily install Spryker on my system and utilize Spryker's multiple services such as queue services with a single click. I really appreciate that capability. Spryker Systems has positively impacted my organization as it is completely new to me. Right now, I am still expanding their features and exploring their capabilities. At an organizational level, I have found that multiple clients want a system that they can easily handle. Spryker is capable of doing it. At the organizational level, I have found many things that Spryker can easily achieve, and that is why Cognizant is ready to extend Spryker Systems' capabilities around their clients.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a very mature product. It has a lot of features. It can also be very easily customized in order to reach goals or features that are not available, but mainly the fact that it's a very mature platform with all major features that are normally required by the clients is most valuable."
"HCL Digital Commerce has automated customer self-service and contract pricing, allowing approximately 80 to 90% time saving per order."
"I haven't faced any issues with the product's stability."
"The most valuable solution is that it allows you to adapt it according to the customer's needs."
"Has all the modules needed for an order management solution."
"The tool is easy to use and flexible. It is flexible enough to tailor to your requirements."
"The platform's composability is valuable as it provides a variety of extensions to interface with other solutions."
"Spryker Systems has had a positive impact on my company because we were able to generate a significant revenue increase in our e-commerce area."
"Over the last six months, I have found that Spryker Systems' composable commerce and integration capabilities have helped me because Spryker also has the capability with Docker."
 

Cons

"The tool has a really rigid structure, so it is not something that has the simplicity to adapt to newer environments in a fast manner."
"The product catalog is an area that needs improvement."
"Another area of improvement is the user-friendliness of the back office stuff. This issue is still valid, and it is still a problem, but I know they are currently working on it."
"Lacks option to purchase individual modules."
"While there are no specific pain points, HCL Digital Commerce's complexity does require a unique architecture, and it would be beneficial to have an integrated architecture that simplifies end-user integration with other AWS cloud services."
"HCL Digital Commerce should improve its integration capabilities with other platforms."
"Spryker Systems could be improved if we can reduce the complexity level."
"Spryker, even with its native features, often requires some development and configuration into the code, which is not straightforward in the beginning."
"Spryker Systems is a good company with good customer support. However, there are also problems and setbacks from time to time."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"HCL Digital Commerce's licensing costs are annual. It is expensive."
"I believe that HCL Digital Commerce is one of the most expensive products on the market."
"For our companies and our users, the price is quite high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Retailer
17%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
University
8%
Insurance Company
23%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Retailer
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HCL Digital Commerce?
I haven't faced any issues with the product's stability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HCL Digital Commerce?
Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing, while I am not entirely certain of the specifics, I know that the setup and licensing costs are relatively cheaper compared to other systems.
What needs improvement with HCL Digital Commerce?
While there are no specific pain points, HCL Digital Commerce's complexity does require a unique architecture, and it would be beneficial to have an integrated architecture that simplifies end-user...
What needs improvement with Spryker Systems?
Spryker, even with its native features, often requires some development and configuration into the code, which is not straightforward in the beginning. The framework approach assumes you might not ...
What is your primary use case for Spryker Systems?
Our primary use cases for Spryker are within a B2C marketplace setting. It enhances digital commerce operations and provides a composable solution for activating or disabling features as needed.
What advice do you have for others considering Spryker Systems?
Overall, I would rate the solution an eight on a scale from one to ten.
 

Also Known As

IBM Digital Commerce, IBM WebSphere Commerce
Spryker Cloud Commerce OS
 

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Sample Customers

CEWE, J.J. Keller, Shop.ca, 360training.com, Bon-Ton, HH Gregg, Dahl Sverige AB, Terranova, Lindt
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