Head-to-head · Marketing Automation - B2B Software
Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B Edition vs Mautic
Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B Edition leads on 0 checks, Mautic on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAdobe Journey Optimizer B2B Edition · 9.1/10
- Free planonly Mautic
- Free trialonly Mautic
Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B Edition scores higher on our rubric for marketing automation - b2b software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B Edition is the better fit for enterprise teams orchestrating account-based journeys. Mautic is the better fit for teams wanting open-source control and self-hosting.
- Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B Edition fits best
Enterprise teams orchestrating account-based journeys
- Mautic fits best
Teams wanting open-source control and self-hosting
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Side by side
| Feature | Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B Edition 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Mautic 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Marketing Automation - B2B Software | #8 in Marketing Automation - B2B Software |
| Best for | Enterprise teams orchestrating account-based journeys | Teams wanting open-source control and self-hosting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | €247.50/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Docs | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B Edition 2/5 · Mautic 2/5 | ||
| Email automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lead scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Landing pages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| ABM features | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Salesforce sync | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Marketing contacts | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B Edition is a cloud application for marketing and sales teams coordinating journeys across target accounts and the people within them. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations that need to qualify… Read the review → |
Mautic is an open-source marketing automation platform for marketers, agencies, developers, and organizations that want control over marketing data and infrastructure. It supports email creation with personalization and A/B testing,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B Edition — where it wins
- Automates multistep account and person journeys with adaptive progression
- Scores buying-group qualification and engagement within target accounts
- Connects Marketo Engage, CRM, and Experience Platform data
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales order rather than a public price
- Its broad Adobe ecosystem may be a poor fit for teams outside that stack
- The listed support channel is documentation
Mautic — where it wins
- Open-source software supports self-hosted and managed deployment options
- Campaigns, journeys, lead scoring, forms, and visitor tracking in one platform
- REST API plus CRM and automation integrations for connected workflows
Where it doesn't
- Managed Essential hosting starts at €247.50 per month with annual billing
- Listed integrations cover key CRMs but remain comparatively limited
- Advanced workflows and dedicated support require higher paid tiers
- Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B Edition9.1/10 · Pricing on request
Coordinates account and person journeys with buying-group scoring and cross-channel engagement.
Visit AdobeFull verdict → - Mautic8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Mautic combines open-source control with campaign automation, scoring, forms, and tracking.
Visit MauticFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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