PrestaShop
Open-source ecommerce software for self-hosted online shops
- #7 of 11 in best ecommerce platforms
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WebSelf-hosted
Ranked 7 of 11 in best ecommerce platforms
Open-source store software with a module ecosystem and a hosted option for owners who do not want servers. Setup, upgrades and security remain the owner's job unless a host manages them, so it is less simple than the hosted tools.
Best for Self-hosted shops that want an open-source core
About PrestaShop
PrestaShop provides catalog, checkout, order and customer management, with themes and modules that add payment, shipping and marketing features. The software is a free download, and the owner installs it on a web host they choose or manage. The project also lists a hosted option in which the provider takes care of the technical side of the store.
The core is licensed under OSL-3.0 and the modules under AFL-3.0, so owners can change the code and write their own modules. The project runs a community Slack channel. The trade-off is upkeep: updates, security and performance tuning fall to the owner or the hosted provider, and the feature set depends on which modules are installed.
Key features
- Open-source core
- Modules
- Community Slack
- Hosted option
- Downloadable source code
Strengths
- Open-source core under OSL-3.0
- Modules add payment, shipping and marketing features
- Hosted option for owners who skip servers
Limits
- Owner manages hosting, updates and security
- Feature set depends on the modules installed
Where PrestaShop ranks
How PrestaShop compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Hosting | Headless option | Extensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#5 Ecwid | 82.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | Vendor-hosted | Yes | App Market of free and paid apps |
#6 Shopware | 80.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted | Yes | Extensive partner and developer ecosystem |
| #7PrestaShop | 79.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted or partner-hosted | No | Modules |
#8 Sylius | 78.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted | Yes | Sylius plugins on Packagist |
#9 Medusa | 76.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted or Medusa Cloud | Yes | Modules |
The full comparison table for best ecommerce platforms has all 11 products.
Alternatives to PrestaShop
All 10 alternatives
ShopifyAlso runs on iOS, Android.
WooCommerceOpen-source ecommerce plugin for WordPress sites
BigCommerceHosted ecommerce platform for B2B, multi-storefront and headless stores
SquarespaceAlso runs on iOS, Android.- EcwidOnline store builder that adds a shopping cart to any website
- ShopwareOpen-source ecommerce platform for custom online stores with B2B features
Questions about PrestaShop
- Is PrestaShop free?
- PrestaShop can be used without paying: Free download; hosting and paid modules cost extra. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is PrestaShop open source?
- Yes. PrestaShop publishes its source code under the OSL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does PrestaShop support?
- PrestaShop is available on: Web, Self-hosted.
- What is PrestaShop best for?
- Self-hosted shops that want an open-source core. In our ranking of ecommerce platforms it is number 7 of 11 with a score of 79.5.
- What are the best alternatives to PrestaShop?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace.
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