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Open-source e-commerce platform for online stores
PrestaShop is a popular open-source e-commerce platform used to build and run online stores, especially in Europe and among merchants who want full control and customization. The open-source software is free to download and self-host, giving you complete ownership of your store, catalog, checkout, and data. It's highly extensible through a large marketplace of modules (add-ons) and themes, letting merchants and agencies tailor everything from payments and shipping to marketing and design — a key reason it's favored by businesses that have outgrown simple hosted builders and want flexibility without licensing fees.
The platform covers full store management. It handles products and catalogs, inventory, multi-store and multi-language/currency setups, SEO, promotions, and order and customer management, with a back office for running the business. Payments, shipping, and marketing are added via modules (many free, many paid), and developers can customize the code directly. Alongside the classic self-hosted open-source version, PrestaShop offers a Hosted (managed) option that bundles hosting and support, lowering the technical burden for merchants who prefer a more turnkey experience.
PrestaShop serves small-to-midsize merchants and agencies wanting a flexible, ownable online store. The open-source Classic version is free (you pay for hosting, modules, and development — module prices range widely, and essential modules often cost €100–€300 in year one). The PrestaShop Hosted (Essentials) option starts around €24–€29/month (roughly $27–$32) with hosting and support included, and higher hosted tiers scale up. It competes with WooCommerce, Magento, Shopify, and BigCommerce, differentiating on free open-source flexibility with a large module ecosystem.
Pricing Model
Open source + hosted
Starting Price
$0/mo
Free Options
Free version, Free trial
Free, self-hosted; you pay hosting, modules, and development.
From ~€24–€29/month (~$27–$32) with hosting and support.
Higher hosted tiers and custom needs.
| Feature | PrestaShop Classic (Open Source) Popular | Hosted Essentials | Hosted (Higher) / Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full store platform | — | — | |
| Modules and themes | — | — | |
| Multi-store | — | — | |
| Full customization | — | — | |
| Community support | — | — | |
| Managed hosting | — | — | |
| Support included | — | — | |
| Core store features | — | — | |
| Easier setup | — | — | |
| Maintenance | — | — | |
| More resources | — | — | |
| Advanced features | — | — | |
| Priority support | — | — | |
| Scale | — | — | |
| Custom scope | — | — |
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Compliance Standards
SOC 2 Type II
EnterpriseISO 27001
EnterpriseGDPR Compliant
GlobalHIPAA
HealthcarePCI DSS
FinanceCCPA
PrivacyFedRAMP
GovernmentCSA STAR
CloudDeployment & Data
Data Residency Options
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