Easy Digital Downloads vs PrestaShop
A side-by-side look at Easy Digital Downloads and PrestaShop. On our scoring, Easy Digital Downloads comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| User rating | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 670 | 760 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free core + annual pass for extensions | free core + hosting & modules |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | 0% (processor fees apply) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted (WordPress) | Self-hosted |
| Free trial | Free core plugin | Free core |
| Staff accounts | WordPress roles | Unlimited (role-based) |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal + gateways | 250+ payment modules |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | WordPress theme ecosystem | Thousands (marketplace) |
| App marketplace | Official extensions library | 5,000+ modules |
| Multi-currency | No | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | Yes | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Ticket support (pass), documentation | Community forum, paid official support |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Easy Digital Downloads?
Easy Digital Downloads is the specialist choice for selling digital goods on WordPress, with clean license and subscription handling that WooCommerce bolts on awkwardly. You will buy extension passes to unlock its full power.
Best for: WordPress users selling files and licenses
Read the full Easy Digital Downloads reviewWhy pick PrestaShop?
PrestaShop is a capable open-source alternative with strong multi-language and multi-currency support, especially popular in Europe. Expect to pay for modules and hosting, and to do more hands-on maintenance.
Best for: Technical EU merchants wanting localization
Read the full PrestaShop review