commercetools reviews

2.6

30% would recommend to a friend

(207 total reviews)
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Doug McNary

14% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

commercetools has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 207 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The commercetools employee rating is 32% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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207 reviews
2.0
Jan 2, 2026
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Pros

There's still a lot of competent people there that could perform well if there was a clear vision and a plan on how to get there.

Cons

There's a lot of people leaving the company now, some just get tired and find something else, others are getting laid off. There is a clear lack of direction. The product appears to be stagnating because the product team's vision is either absent or not communicated to developers. Meetings with management are filled with vague buzzwords, when clarification is requested, it becomes evident that there is no shared understanding of what we should be focusing on. Priorities change constantly. Work is often canceled mid-initiative, leaving teams unable to complete what they started. Citing "rapidly changing landscapes" feels like an excuse rather than a justification and suggests poor planning and an absence of clear decision-making. Employees are now required to be in the office most of the time, yet the offices are not adequately equipped to support the increased number of people working onsite.

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commercetools Response
5mo
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. Though it’s difficult to hear, feedback like this helps us understand where we can improve in the future. We acknowledge that given the rapid change in technological advancements in our industry, it can feel like we aren’t aligned on direction. In reality, that’s far from the truth - we’ve positioned our product priorities to align with the market and redefined our go-to-market motion to ensure success well into the future. These changes have resulted in strong momentum with both current customers and prospects. Regarding return-to-office, this was a decision that was made at the end of 2024 and communicated months in advance. While the vast majority of our offices were set up for a successful return, the growth in other offices have required us to expand our real estate footprint, which we are currently in the process of. We’re confident that these changes will further allow our commercetoolers to thrive in their hubs surrounded by their colleagues.
1.0
Jan 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People within individual teams are really trying their best, now all in fear of being fired within seconds at no notice.

Cons

TL;DR someone was told "we had to fire someone" during Christmas layoffs after people asked specific reasons! Where to start? Massive Layoffs? Extremely Toxic C-Level? Unempathetic PeopleOps? Misinformation about severance? Aggressive benefit removal? I saw this company being built by hardworking people in 5-6 years, the same people who are now being thrown away no notice like some trash on the street. If you're not unemployed and aren't barely surviving, PLEASE look elsewhere.

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commercetools Response
5mo
We recognize how painful it is to see a company you helped build go through difficult transitions, and we don’t take feedback like this lightly especially from someone who spent many years here. Workforce changes are among the hardest decisions any leadership team makes, and they are never about dismissing the contributions or dedication of the people affected. They are driven by where the business needs to focus for the long term, not by individual performance or arbitrary actions. Every impacted employee was informed directly and treated with care, and we worked to provide support regardless of local requirements. We also want to be clear that fear or uncertainty is not the culture we aim to create. We know that periods like this can understandably create anxiety, and that’s on us to address through clearer communication, better context around decisions, and continued investment in the teams and work that matter most. It’s fair for people to feel differently about where the company is today, and we respect that not everyone will agree with the direction we’re taking. What hasn’t changed is our belief in the people doing the work — their skill, integrity, and commitment are the foundation of this company, and we remain focused on building a place where that work has meaning and a future. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and wish you well in what comes next.
1.0
Dec 29, 2025

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Anonymous employee
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Pros

- competitive pay and benefits - some great people

Cons

Unnecessary leadership micromanagement and toxicity leaving employees anxious Strict RTO policy with little flexibility or work/life balance

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commercetools Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. It’s nice to hear that you felt supported by our total compensation package, and that you’ve enjoyed working amongst your fellow commercetoolers. We communicated our return-to-office policy in November 2024 to give employees a minimum of four months of advance notice (and ten months of advance notice in many cases) before requiring office attendance. We strongly believe that this policy will allow us to better strengthen our collaboration and increase engagement for our employees.
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