Is SFCC really 5-10× more expensive than Adobe Commerce?

A fixed license multiplier is not a reliable current comparison. Salesforce and Adobe offerings differ by product, deployment, included services and negotiated scope. Request current quotes for the same sites, environments, support and requirements, then separate license charges from implementation and operations. Compare the resulting amounts under equivalent assumptions. The ratio in the question should not be treated as verified pricing or used to infer the cost of your project.

Official references: Salesforce commerce pricing; Adobe Commerce pricing.