PrestaShop vs Shopify
Self-hosted open source against turnkey SaaS: control and predictable cost against simplicity.
PrestaShop vs Shopify at a glance
| Criterion | PrestaShop | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Cost and ownership | Open source, self-hosted, no commission | Monthly subscription + commission |
| Ease of launch | Technical install and configuration | Turnkey, very fast |
| Customisation and control of the code | Complete (open source) | Limited (closed, Liquid) |
| Maintenance and hosting | Down to you | Handled by Shopify |
| Home market and multi-store | Strong in Europe, native multi-store | International, multi-store via Plus |
| Total cost at scale | Predictable (no commission) | Subscription + commission that rises with turnover |
PrestaShop is made for you
Online retailers who want full control of their shop, no commission on sales, with a team or a technical partner.
Talk about my projectShopify may suit you better
Those who want a turnkey shop live quickly, without managing hosting or technology.
So, PrestaShop or Shopify?
Shopify is unbeatable for getting a shop live quickly without worrying about the technology — at the price of a subscription, commission and a closed environment. PrestaShop demands skills (or a partner), but hands you complete ownership of your shop, commission-free and endlessly customisable. For a brand that wants to own its tooling long term, PrestaShop is often the better return — and we connect it to Odoo to unify the back office.
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