Etsy vs PrestaShop
A side-by-side look at Etsy and PrestaShop. On our scoring, PrestaShop comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.8/5 | 3.9/5 |
| User rating | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 5,120 | 760 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | pay per listing + selling fees | free core + hosting & modules |
| Transaction fees | 6.5% transaction fee + $0.20 per listing | 0% (processor fees apply) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Marketplace | Self-hosted |
| Free trial | No subscription required | Free core |
| Staff accounts | Limited | Unlimited (role-based) |
| Product limit | Unlimited listings | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Etsy Payments | 250+ payment modules |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Shop customization | Thousands (marketplace) |
| App marketplace | Etsy integrations | 5,000+ modules |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | Yes | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
| Support channels | Email, help center, limited chat | Community forum, paid official support |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Etsy?
Etsy connects independent makers with a built-in audience that specifically wants handmade, vintage, and craft goods, so discovery comes almost for free. Rising fees, mandatory ad costs, and tightening policies have frustrated many long-time sellers.
Best for: Makers selling handmade, vintage, or craft items
Read the full Etsy 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